TITLE: Technical Advisor – Reproductive Health and Family Planning
PROGRAM: Nigeria
REPORTS TO: Deputy Country Project Manager, Nigeria
SALARY: Starting salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

TERM: Two years with possible extension, depending on availability of funding

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality.
JOB SUMMARY
Based in Sokoto, the Technical Advisor – Reproductive Health and Family Planning (RH/FP) will provide leadership and support for strengthening and intensifying ACQUIRE/Fistula Care Reproductive Health and Family Planning activities as one of the fistula prevention strategies. S/he will be responsible for designing RH/FP strategies for facility based as well as community based interventions to increase FP uptake.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Technical Advisor – RH/FP will provide technical assistance to the ACQUIRE Fistula Care Project in the following areas:
• Provide leadership in the application of the EngenderHealth approach to FP-integration into fistula activities and follow-up with stakeholders on their action plans to increase access to family planning
• Develop networks to support FP activities in supported facilities
• Development and implementation of strategies for increasing uptake of long-acting methods (IUDs and implants) within the framework of informed choice
• Plan, implement and evaluate training for new and existing healthcare providers in supported sites and in the surrounding communities
• Develop protocols to capture FP data and monitor uptake in supported facilities.
• Develop knowledge management strategies and lesson sharing across EH programs
• Work with Community Mobilization Officer to implement awareness creation activities at community level
• Work with FP task force where present to increase FP advocacy-level activities
• Prepare and submit in a timely fashion quarterly reports on activities, and other writing assignments as assigned
• Other tasks or duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE &CERTIFICATIONS

 Clinical reproductive health background, e.g., nurse, midwife, physician desirable.
 At least 6 years experience in RH/FP, CS, and/or maternal health service delivery in Nigeria.
 Training or Trainer’s Certificate in Reproductive Health
 Relevant post-graduate degree (MPH, etc)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Demonstrated experience and leadership in RH/FP related activities in Nigeria
 Experience with and understanding of MOH structure/systems, and with USAID-funded projects.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.
 Demonstrated expertise in training, including participatory training and adult-learning theory and practice
 Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills.
 Strong understanding of fistula in Nigeria and complementary role of FP in prevention and re-integration.
 Ability to influence others through articulate written and verbal communication
 Understanding of USAID Reporting formats
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hausa language proficiency.
TO APPLY
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by November 9th 2010. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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