Work site Clinical Network Services Coordinator

Level:                                BI

Required Number           1 (one)

Reports to:                       MULU/Worksite Program Manager

Place of work:                   Jimma with field travels

Duration of contract:      Indefinite, based on performance and availability of fund

Remuneration:                 As per organization’s pay scale plus other PSI/E staff benefits

Application Deadline:      January 01, 2016

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs in 67 countries targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.  PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms for sustained impact; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and staff empowerment at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI/Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of MULU/Worksite Program Manager, the Clinical Network Services Coordinator is responsible for implementing standard operations procedures and quality assurance standards at a network of private, NGO, public and Worksite clinics delivering integrated HCT, STI, reproductive health (RH) services and condom programming. Successful candidates should come from, or demonstrate a willingness to be relocated permanently to the field office towns whenever necessary. S/he should also be willing to engage in up to 50% travel to/from Addis and to project towns along their assigned geographic area. S/he will also represent PSI MULU/Worksite with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs and private sector partners in her/his assignment area.  This position is seconded to the World Learning and stationed at regional office.

Essential Functions

·      Identify, train and supervise private, NGO, public and worksite clinic providers to implement standard operating procedures for integrated MARPs-friendly HCT, STI, RH services and condom promotion and distribution.

·      Lead and supervise the strengthening of HCT, STI, RH services and referral system at worksite network service delivery points and coordinate condom promotion and distribution in all operational sites.

·      Contribute to worksite and area/town-level work plans for PSI, sub partners and service providers.

·      Deliver worksite performance indicators across the assigned area, as per the program Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and work plan.

·      Coordinate worksite Monitoring and Evaluation activities, including standardizing and rolling up indicators, data collection and supportive supervision tools, and regular data quality assessments of town-level implementation.

·      Coordinate joint clinical technical review meetings (between worksite provider, project partners and public facilities) and facilitate experience sharing meetings (between worksite providers).

·      Participate in worksite bio-medical service assessment.

·      Participate in town-level service mapping.

·      Develop and implement cost effective training, field travel and supportive supervision activity budgets.

·      Provide materials and equipment to the worksite network providers, according to budgets.

·      Conduct and report on routine supportive supervision according to Quality Assurance standards.

·      Participate in data quality assessments and audits, compile, verify and submit worksite network service delivery reports.

·      Participate in annual performance and learning system, including management by objectives, performance appraisals and capacity development.

·      Ensure area office compliance with GoE, donor and PSI rules, regulations and procedures; and facilitate internal and external audit activities, where required.

·      Work in closely with MULU/MARPs and World Learning Regional Program coordinators.

·      Represent PSI MULU/Worksite with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs and private sector partners in respective assigned area.

·      Perform other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor Degree in Clinical Nursing or Public Health or related field.

·         4 years of relevant experience in HIV/RH clinical service delivery in some or all of the following clinical areas: HTC, STI, FP, ANC, RH, ART.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

·         Computer application skill

·         Communication skills

·         Fluency in English, Amharic and knowledge of regional language is advantageous.

·         Knowledge of combination prevention is a plus.

·         Familiarity with condom programming approach is additional advantage.

.         Worksite HIV/AIDS Programming experience.

Interested and qualified applicants can send their application to the following mailing address before/on January 01, 2016.