Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) Officer Job at American Refugee Committee (ARC) - Career Opportunity in Rwanda
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Vacancy title:
Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) Officer

Jobs at:
American Refugee Committee (ARC)

Deadline of this Job:
May 19, 2018, at 16:00hrs

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
ARC is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual - in the position of Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) Officer. Based full time in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District.
This position is for an initial period of 8 months, renewable upon availability of funding.


PRIMARY PURPOSE
Key responsibilities:

  • Take lead and provide guidance in education sessions to Peer Educators and Community female Mentors on the subject on SRH and Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health services respectively.
  • Check punctuality and discipline of ASRH volunteers/Peer educator and Community Female Mentors
  • Conduct group education sessions and individual counseling on sexual reproductive health services including Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health.
  • Providing HIV pre-test and post-test counseling for Youth Voluntary counseling and testing and referral of HIV positive clients to health center for further treatment and management.
  • Consultation and treatment of sexual transmitted Infections according to national guidelines.
  • Maintain Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) standards.
  • Provide family planning services to clients and young adolescents, including counseling, sensitization on available family planning methods, dispensing contraceptives using the medical eligibility criteria (MEC) and follow-up.
  • Maintain confidentiality and manage daily records for clients of Family Planning and other clients benefitting from the services as well as follow up.
  • Seek and discuss cases with Medical Doctor to ensure they are appropriately and holistically managed.
  • Conduct refresher training of peer educators (PE) and community female mentor (CFM) on ASRH.
  • Participate and assist in organizing the sensitization campaign on SRH and ASRH services in the camp.
  • Providing technical support in community health education team in matter of SRH and ASRH services
  • Organize and conduct campaigns related to ASRH
  • Organize community dialogue meeting with partners, religious and community leaders to introduce ASRH services/ Youth friendly corners and mobilize their support
  • Make sure that youth friendly space is functional
  • Be able to present the project progress and data related to the programs during the health and nutrition coordination meeting
  • Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports of the activities

Minimum qualifications:

  • A1 degree in midwifery, preferably a background in nursing
  • 3 years minimum experience in midwifery in Rwanda and having experience in ASRH services activities
  • Hold certificates for SRH services including FP and others.
  • Registration with the National Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Knowledge of newborn vital signs, family planning methods
  • Knowledge of Ministry of Health standards and protocols for maternal/child health and obstetric health and ASRH services
  • Knowledge of the regional political and social conditions
  •  Kinyarwanda, English, and French oral/writing skills, Kiswahili oral skills also preferred
  • Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Experience working in protracted refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda a plus
  • Experience in managing and working with a multicultural staff
  • Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, MS Word, MS Excel)
    Ability to motivate and counsel staff working in a refugee camp environment

Job application procedure
Please submit 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor - via email to: RWJobs@arcrelief.org  with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is May 19, 2018, at 16:00hrs. Only applications received through the above stated email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: May 19, 2018, at 16:00hrs
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Posted: 08-05-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-05-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-05-2062
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