Job Title: Health Specialist (Maternal and Newborn) – Save the Children Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Save the Children
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Save the Children Profile:
Save the Children International is an international relief organization that was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.
Job Summary:
The Maternal and Newborn Health Specialist, with the support of the Head of Health will support technical management for the planning and implementation of maternal and newborn interventions in five priority health facilities in Kampala City. The position will work with KCCA health directorate, divisional health authorities, Members of Professional Associations, clinical mentors and trainers to improve quality of care for mothers (particularly those likely to deliver premature/small babies), and small and sick newborns by supporting delivery and institutionalization of evidence-based lifesaving interventions this network of health facilities. The position will contribute to ensuring evidence based project interventions are delivered in a timely fashion and key lessons learned and best practices captured.
Role involves working with existing local and national government structures, divisional and facility-level health teams and partners; technical understanding of current practice for management of priority technical packages including Helping Babies Survive, Helping Mothers Survive and use of innovative technologies to improve survival of mothers and small and sick newborns; analysis, interpretation, and communication of complex information to multiple audiences; capacity building; working with others and building networks; taking initiative, working independently and proactively and working to high pressure and tight deadlines while at the same time working as an effective team member
Minimum Qualifications for Save the Children Uganda Jobs 2022:
Essential
- A Clinical University degree in any of the Nursing, Midwifery or Medical Doctor is required. Additional public health training is an added advantage.
- Deep understanding and experience in the identification and management of maternal and newborn complications such as severe Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia, Threatened Preterm Birth, Management of Small and Sick Newborns, Aspects of Newborn Ventilation and other Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- At least three years of professional experience in public health and in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health programming, is required.
- Experience in urban health programming would be an added advantage.
- Relevant experience in program/project development and management in any international or national NGO in Uganda is an asset.
- Experience working with coordination mechanisms such as technical working groups
- Demonstrated training and technical advisory skills; seasoned in capacity-building
- Advanced computer skills such as excel, power point and other analysis tools.
- Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Ability to speak the local language is an added advantage
How To Apply for Save the Children Uganda Jobs 2022
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Deadline: 16th March 2022
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