TITLE: Clinical Advisor

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAMS: EngenderHealth/REACH and RBA projects, Ethiopia

REPORTS TO: Project Director

WORK LOCATION: Addis Ababa

COMPANY SUMMARY
EngenderHealth (EH) envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can attain their full potential. To realize this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.
JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Advisor under the supervision of the Project Directors will provide clinical assistance and guidance for the delivery of comprehensive family planning (FP), comprehensive abortion care (CAC), Maternal Health Care (Antenatal care, skilled delivery, post-natal care), management of Sexual and Gender Based violence and other sexual reproductive health/SRH services.  The Clinical Advisor in consultation with the project team serves as a lead person in overseeing the clinical activities and building staff capacity in clinical updates and procedures/techniques. The Advisor provides clinical coaching support for field level program staff, trainers and supported public and private health facilities service providers to ensure availability and sustained provision of family planning, comprehensive abortion care, Antenatal care, skilled delivery, post-natal care, SGBV and other related SRH services including management.  The Advisor ensures clinical quality by providing technical guidance and oversight for the establishment and functioning of sound quality improvement (QI) systems and approaches in support of the MOH effort. S/he will ensure that all EngenderHealth programs/projects (particularly REACH and RBA projects) clinical activities are evidence based, result oriented, youth responsive and gender sensitive. S/he will identify, document, synthesize, disseminate and integrate lessons learned and best practices in SRH services delivery. The Advisor  will ensure the SRH programs emphasizes full, free, and informed choice.

The Clinical Advisor will serve as clinical focal person for the REACH and Rights Based Approach for SRHR and GBV project related  clinical services (Family planning, comprehensive abortion care, ANC, Skilled delivery, post-natal care and management of Sexual and Gender Based Violence) delivered by health facilities, including private health facilities and One-stop centers, and ensure such services are fully institutionalized and sustainably provided at supported health facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide all required technical assistance for the clinical components of EngenderHealth supported/implemented program/projects for initiating, improving or expanding quality clinic-based and non-clinical FP, CAC, ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and SGBV services and ensure the implementation of these activities in accordance with applicable national, international and EngenderHealth policy guidelines, protocols and technical standards.
• In consultation with the project directors, other clinical advisors, the project team and the guidance from EH’s Global and Technical Leadership (GTL) team, lead the effective implementation of EngenderHealth’s clinical standards and practice including clinical quality improvement frameworks, approaches and tools such as ensuring clinical quality and facilitative supervision for QI.
• Periodically update EngenderHealth program staffs, Regional Health Bureau , MOH counterparts and implementing partners on best clinical practices and the state-of-the art technology related to quality of care (QOC), FP, CAC, ANC, skilled delivery, PNC and SGBV services.
• Support development of SRH guidelines, protocols and standard setting for AYSRH interventions, including support to roll-out at field
• Provide technical assistance in updating and developing training materials, technical/clinical guidelines/standards and other technical works in consultation with the technical team, directors and EH’s Global & Technical Leadership (GTL) team.
• Serve as trainer and provide technical assistance in coordinating Clinical Care (including mobile/outreach) and clinical quality related training activities appropriate to the needs of the country and /or EngenderHealth supported program/projects.
• Co-lead the alignment and integration of SRH interventions with broader health systems, mental health and psychosocial care, sexual and gender-based violence and other relevant sector areas, in collaboration with other technical and clinical teams.
• Provide technical assistance and coach/mentor health service providers on Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptives (LARC/PM), Postpartum FP (with focus on PPIUD), Comprehensive Abortion Care/CAC (including second trimester abortion care), ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and SGBV areas to enhance competency and performance of providers.
• Working closely with the other technical advisors and MOH counterparts to ensure consistent application and institutionalization of clinical SRH service delivery standards, protocols and guidelines to ensure clinical quality.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to field-based program team to institutionalize quality LARC/PM, CAC, ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and SGBV services at selected health centers and private clinics/hospital.
• Participate in introduction of new technology and procedures consistent with EngenderHealth and MOH medical and program policies.
• Conduct periodic quality assessment and ensure the regular and timely implementation of ongoing program compliance monitoring using appropriate tools/ checklists to reinforce clinical standards and QOC.
• Assist in service integration particularly in integrating FP with CAC, MCH and HIV service in a client centered, Youth responsive and gender-sensitive manner.
• Draw up annual, quarterly and monthly plan and produce and submit monthly update and quarterly report to the project directors.
• Synthesize data, properly document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices on EngenderHealth’s experience in improving quality of clinical services for FP, CAC, ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and SGBV
• Participate in representation, networking and knowledge management with a view to identifying and facilitating partnership opportunities.
• Undertake other essential technical tasks as required by the project directors and/or senior clinical advisor.
• Travel to and work in focus geographic areas up to 70% the time.

About You

REQUIRMENTS

• MD degree in Medicine; preferably with training on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (CEOC)
• Minimum of eight (8+) years clinical service delivery experience in FP, CAC, SGBV care and support ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and related SRH with at least 3 years’ clinical experience in LARC/PM (implants, IUCD/PPIUCD, tubal ligation and vasectomy), emergency C/S, and safe abortion care services provision
• Experience in training and coaching/mentoring service providers, clinical supervision and quality assurance of FP, CAC, SGBV, ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, and other SRH services
• Experience in AYSRH programming
• Experience and understanding of FDRE MOH structure, strategic documents and health service delivery system
• Experience in Quality-of-care implementation government facilitate, clinical auditing, Quality planning and interventions

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Knowledge on and skills on relevant quality improvement /quality assurance approaches/tool in SRH is recommended
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands, establish priorities and work effectively in a deadline driven environment; accuracy and attention to detail in the performance of duties is of critical importance
• Outstanding ability to interact with providers, experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures with exceptional ability to mentor and support teams
• Fluency in written and oral English with ability to articulate and presents ideas, opinions and information in a clear, concise, structured and convincing manner for the intended audience
• Exceptional analytical skills, interpersonal, teamwork, and partnering skills
• Computer literate, with knowledge of Windows applications, including Excel spreadsheets

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Good accountancy and report writing skills
• Good knowledge and skill of LARC/PM (implants, IUCD/PPIUCD, tubal ligation and vasectomy), SGBV programming, emergency C/S, and safe abortion care services including second trimester abortion, Catchment based clinical mentorship and Supportive Supervision
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork