Senior Training and Quality Control Officer Job at Marie Stopes International Ethiopia - 2015

Vacancy Number:  MSIE-VAC/085/15

 

Working with and reporting to the MSI Ethiopia D/D Clinical Training, Quality Control and Support (DDCTQS), the Senior Training and Quality Officer assesses MSIE’s need for Clinical information, training and development; evaluate clinical standards, norms, and policies are implemented properly in centre clinics, Social franchising and the outreach; analyze and review training policies, manuals, guidelines and plans developed by MSIE  and work to update properly; evaluate and review the clinic services of MSIE and provide feedback to improve service delivery; provide support and training assistance to clinic staff to improve their performance; ddevelop monitoring and evaluation or follow up mechanisms to track effectiveness of health support service training programmes.

Specific Responsibilities

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1) Support to Health Services Training

Objective: A high standard of capacity building among health professionals to deliver the intended programmes

 

Develop training curriculum, materials and evaluation tools in accordance with the MOH and MSI requirements/standards Assess/Identify training needs of health staff in consultation with the Programme Department Prepare training projects and propose the delivery of high quality health service trainings to MSIE health professionals and partners in accordance with MSI standards Develop annual training programmes in consultation with the Programme Department and the Human Resources Manager Provide theoretical and practical clinical and support service trainings for MSIE and partners health staff Conduct studies to develop MSIE’s capacity to provide trainings in the areas of FP/RH Communicate with institutions or professionals who could provide quality trainings in the areas of FP/RH Conduct post training follow up, mentoring and continuous clinical supportive supervision to providers trained on FP/RH. Assist medical professionals in clinics, outreach, and franchisees in handling critical or complicated medical cases. Provide advice and/ support as and when needed by the medical team. Serves as resource person to relevant workshops and seminars Organises and conducts induction sessions and refresher courses

 

2) Health Services Quality Assurance

Objective: To ensure high level quality services are provided

 

Study quality control standards in line with the country and MSI standards Conduct regular quality control checks for MSIE and franchisee clinics and the    outreach services and propose to take appropriate corrective measures in line with the organization’s policy and procedure Assess quality services are provided through all clinics and other service delivery outlets Coordinates and participates in the preparation of training materials and evaluation tools

 

3) Research Sharing and Learning

Objective: Document and disseminate MSI best Clinical practices to promote quality and learning.

Conducts research or utilises previously-conducted similar studies to identify acceptable approaches for the effective implementation of FP/RH training programmes Prepares budget for health support training activities in consultation with the relevant units and monitors its proper administration Formulates proposals to secure funding for training and IEC projects Maintains accurate records of clinical training services and training related activities Prepares a data base of training institutions / consultants to participate in the implementation of team development Contacts organisations to solicit publications, distributes publications and takes the lead in (re) organising and supervising the reading centre Assesses, prepares, distribute and document relevant training information regular reports, research findings and best practices to concerned work units Ensures the development, production and distribution of training materials Assist learning from best practices is adapted and implemented in among MSIE Teams in the   areas of FM/RH

 

Person Specification

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1 Required Qualification:

Medical Doctor (MD) or BSc Degree in Public Health/Health officer from a recognized university or college. Having Masters in public health or reproductive health will be a plus

2 Experience

At least 4 years hands on experience in delivering quality RH/Family Planning services.Experience in providing and / management of FP/RH training Proven clinical training skills in LAPM(Long Acting and Permanent Methods) of family planning Experience in health services quality assurance at national level Health services management experience gained within the reproductive healthcare sector

 

3. Attitudes and Attributes

Understanding of the national issues surrounding provision of reproductive health Care services  Good knowledge of FP/RH related trainings, quality control, referral systems, and HIV/AIDS Good interpersonal/communication skills – both oral and written Analytical and planning skills Inspirational and persuasive Collaborative approach to team working Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSI and to put it into practice

 

Number of positions:    01(One)

Place of Work:           MSIE- Support Office

Salary:                           As per MSIE scale and attractive

Interested and qualified applicants should mail only their Motivation letter and CV, within Ten (10) days from the date of this announcement to:

Please mention the Title of the position you applied for on the subject line of your email. Applications without the clearly marked subject will not be considered.

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