JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title :
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Pediatric Development Clinic (PDC)
Site Coordinator
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Department:
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Clinical-Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH)
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Grade :
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3A
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Location:
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Burera, Kamonyi, and …
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Reports to :
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PDC Project Manager
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Positions Reporting to
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N/A
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Overall Responsibilities
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The PDC/Baby Ubuntu site coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of PDC/Baby Ubuntu implementation in their assigned district. S/he will provide daily support, and mentorship to cluster based mentors and supportive supervision to health center teams and group facilitators. S/he will be based in the district’s health catchment area, at the central health facility where the clusters will be, and will work closely with the district’s leadership, health facility leadership, project manager, and project teams to support joint implementation of PDC/Baby Ubuntu in their assigned district catchment area. The PDC Baby Ubuntu Site Coordinator will report directly to the Project Manager.
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MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILIES FOR THE POSITION:
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of implementation of the project activities at health facilities and community level in the assigned district catchment areas
- Work with relevant stakeholders at district, cluster and health facility levels to ensure timely, and smooth implementation of all activities
- Plan and coordinate all required coordination meetings and workshops at district and cluster levels for effective project implementation
- Plan and coordinate all logistics for planned trainings at district and cluster levels for effective delivery
- Routinely visit cluster based PDC/Baby Ubuntu mentors to provide mentorship and supportive supervision for continuous quality improvement
- Support heath center teams to develop, implement and monitor quality improvement projects
- Work closely with cluster based mentors to monitor the performance of PDC providers, ensure adherence to protocols, identify gaps in service delivery and intervene early as appropriate
- Coordinate regular meetings with health facility team to discuss cross-cutting issues identified during mentorship and service delivery
- Routine reporting on mentorship and quality improvement activities
- Work closely with service providers to ensure that client data is recorded with high quality, routine data monitoring and collect feedback from service providers for improvements of EMR systems to support delivery of quality care
- Prepare and participate in the district wide data sharing and QI debriefing meetings
- Communicate on a regular basis with the project manager and other site coordinators to provide updates on assigned district
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
- Advanced degree in pediatric nursing, neonatal nursing, clinical medicine, or pediatric occupational therapy, with proven relevant experience in early interventions, child development and disability. Bachelors’ degree preferred.
- Active license to practice in Rwanda
- Experience with facilitation, training, and mentorship (rather than direct clinical practice only)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with international teams and diverse stakeholders, particularly healthcare teams, non-professional service providers, local leaders and community
- Experience with data interpretation, collection and usage
- Passion for working with infants and children, and their families
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess computer skills with experience in the use of electronic medical records (EMR)
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English required,
- Additional fluency in French strongly preferred
- Ability to live and work in rural settings, with frequent travel to health facilities
- Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka.
- At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
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How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please follow the link https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoYhCofwZ and submit your CV and application letter in pdf or word formats only. Applications should be submitted not later than 16 October 2023.
