Health Specialist -Maternal and Newborn At Save the Children

Health Specialist (Maternal and Newborn)

The Maternal and Newborn Health Specialist, with the support of the Head of Health will support technical management for the planning and implementation of maternal and newborn interventions in five priority health facilities in Kampala City. The position will work with KCCA health directorate, divisional health authorities, Members of Professional Associations, clinical mentors and trainers to improve quality of care for mothers (particularly those likely to deliver premature/small babies), and small and sick newborns by supporting delivery and institutionalization of evidence-based lifesaving interventions this network of health facilities. The position will contribute to ensuring evidence based project interventions are delivered in a timely fashion and key lessons learned and best practices captured.

Role involves working with existing local and national government structures, divisional and facility-level health teams and partners; technical understanding of current practice for management of priority technical packages including Helping Babies Survive, Helping Mothers Survive and use of innovative technologies to improve survival of mothers and small and sick newborns; analysis, interpretation, and communication of complex information to multiple audiences; capacity building; working with others and building networks; taking initiative, working independently and proactively and working to high pressure and tight deadlines while at the same time working as an effective team member

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A Clinical University degree in any of the Nursing, Midwifery or Medical Doctor is required. Additional public health training is an added advantage.
• Deep understanding and experience in the identification and management of maternal and newborn complications such as severe Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia, Threatened Preterm Birth, Management of Small and Sick Newborns, Aspects of Newborn Ventilation and other Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• At least three years of professional experience in public health and in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health programming, is required.
• Experience in urban health programming would be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in program/project development and management in any international or national NGO in Uganda is an asset.
• Experience working with coordination mechanisms such as technical working groups
• Demonstrated training and technical advisory skills; seasoned in capacity-building
• Advanced computer skills such as excel, power point and other analysis tools.
• Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Ability to speak the local language is an added advantage

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://uganda.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on 16th March 2022 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents