Firozabad, Mainpuri, Ambedkar Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Nagar and Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh)
Senior Specialist RMNCH+N - India Health Action Trust (IHAT)
State Specialist Non FRU or any person designated by him/her.
Travel Requirements:
100%
Job Summary :
Senior Specialist RMNCH+N will work closely with district level officers of GoUP related to Health and Nutrition to strengthen and improve family planning, maternal health, new born health, and nutrition outputs and outcomes in his/her respective district with particular focus on facility based interventions for improving the availability and quality of maternal and newborn health services
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Key Responsibilities:
- Will act as the lead liaison with District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer, Chief Medical Officer, District Project Officer for UPTSU programs in the district.
- Work closely with Government counterparts and provide support to CMO/ ACMO-RCH/CMS/FP Nodal/MH consultant/Quality Consultant/ Div.PM/DPM/DCPM/MOICs and DPO/CDPO etc., on RMNCH N programs
- Coordinate with the District Specialist-Community Health /District FP Specialist at the district level to strengthen community-facility-community linkages
- To facilitate the establishment of Mini skill lab and coordinate for utilization of skill labs and training of their respective nurses.
- Support in roll-out of structured clinical trainings like Daksh, Dakshata, NBSU, NSSK, SBA etc. in the district.
- Support in improving competency of service providers of Labour room, OT and NBSU through LR in-charges.
- Follow up and facilitate the meetings at different platform (DRM, DHS & MMRM, VI & QC meetings) Agenda based on facility action plan, specific Minutes of Meetings, accountability & follow up.
- Support FRU/RRTC specialist on activation and strengthening of designated FRUs.
- Support FRU activation by assessment of gaps in OT and LR for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care in each of FRU health facilities in the district and advocacy for gap closure with district authorities CMO/ACMO/ DPM/ CMS at district level and CHC Medical superintendent/ MOIC in coordination with TSU- FRU team.
- Support FRU-RRTC team in training and clinical mentoring of FRU doctors
- Support in development of district level PIP and District Health Action Plan
- Strengthen availability of family planning services at facilities (block level and above)
- Support in roll-out of supply chain model in coordination with CMO including indenting of essential drugs, monitoring pick up from the warehouses for all facilities in the district and strengthening UPMSC warehouse.
- Strengthen the ANC OPDs and PMSMA activities towards management of HRP
- Support and Strengthen digital applications rollout in the designated geography
- Support and improve the routine immunization interventions especially the facility birth dosing.
- Support in activation and strengthening of NBSU, PNC area and KMC Lounges in selected facilities.
- Support the Referral strengthening mechanism between health facilities and also strengthen the networks of care
- Support in Implementation of LaQshya Program towards gap assessment, action planning & facility certification along with district officials, facility members and Nurse Mentors
- Support MDSR/ CDR Reporting, facilitation in formats Filling, to organize meetings at specified platform, discussion on gaps and plan to improve
- Support Divisional M&E in strengthening data quality of different data systems such as HMIS/UPHMIS etc. through facilitating meetings and follow-up on timely data submission
- Analysis, documentation, develop case / success stories on regular interval to support facility level intervention. Support in facility-based research as and when conducted.
- Support in roll out of Manav Sampada (HRMS) modules at the district level.
- S/he will support transition and sustainability of successful interventions of IHAT-UPTSU to GoUP with support of State/District teams.
- At least 60 percent of the total time should be allotted for the field visits.
- S/he will be required to stay within the allocated district.
- Any other tasks assigned by the Line manager/ organization.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in RMNCHN area or other public health programs.
- MBBS graduate registered with MCI/NMC/State Medical Council or BDS with MPH
Key Competencies:
Behavioral Competencies:
Understanding of health system at district level Leadership and organizational skills Technical Competencies :
- Technical knowledge and experience in public health
- Good understanding of quality improvement process
- Experience with mentoring, team building and facilitation approaches.
- Data interpretation
- Good understanding of Indian health care system.
- Digital Literacy and computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Power Point)
How To Apply :
Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking the Apply Now button provided on this page. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.
IHAT provides a safe working environment for all its employees; follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants. Physically challenged with required skills /knowledge and willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.
We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Unfortunately, we can only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for the interview. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.
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