SRH OFFICER Libya (Local Post) X 2 Positions
Duty Station: Rural Sabha, Main duty station will be in the Field (PHCCs) in Rural Sabha and surrounding areas
Please note, applicants must be based in or around the Sabha area
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: 6 Month with the possibility to renew.
Reporting Lines/Line Management: SRHR Adviser
Purpose of the Role
This position will take the lead in the integration of sexual reproductive health (SRH) as part of CARE’s Program) Improving health resilience of rural communities & primary health care) and response activities.
The SRH Officer will ensure that the Minimal Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health (RH) is integrated into the SRH/health activities at the national level.
The MISP aims to prevent mortality and morbidity of mothers and newborns through the provision of clean delivery kits, referrals to existing quality emergency obstetric care (EmOC) services, family planning services, HIV/AIDS prevention activities, prevention and management of sexual violence as well as planning for comprehensive SRH services.
The SRH Officer will lead and support assessments, with data collection at PHCC on GBV and oversee other service delivery goals at PHCC/PHCI being undertaken by ACF. Management, implementation, training, and interagency coordination with groups such as the health cluster, RH working group, and GBV working groups at field level.
The SRH Officer will also closely collaborate and coordinate with all other SRH team members and link the development of Global Health Cluster guidelines and tools.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assessment
- Collect data on key SRH in different PHCCs in rural Tripoli.
- Provide SRH services to beneficiaries in field. (ANC-PNC-Family planning- STIs management neonatal care).
Program Development and Quality within the Field
- Implement and coordinate with ACF on SRH services at PHCC and orient the PHCC staff on SRH protocols
- Develop strategy for integrating SRH services in the PHCCs.
Management and Implementation
- In collaboration with the SRH adviser, the SRH Officer will manage and provide SRH component of CARE’s program, ensuring that it is appropriately integrated and implemented in PHCCs.
Coordination and implementation of the MISP:
- In cooperation with the SRH adviser the SRH Officer will conduct comprehensive MISP training to PHCCs staffs and secondary as well as tertiary health care staff (MOH Staff) to facilitate the implementation of MISP in the Field.
Coordinate and implementation of SRMNCAH Protocol
- Engage with PHCI to strengthen the existing training curriculum around the SRMNCAH care module, including on updated protocols.
- Work in collaboration with the SRH Adviser to Train health care providers and staff for SRMNCAH implementation in PHCCs and referral centers.
- Work with SRH Adviser to develop comprehensive capacity building training programs for SRH that include.
- Provision of health services that provide family planning, maternal and newborn care, emergency obstetric and neonatal services, HIV/AIDS and STI management
- Appropriate prevention and response for survivors of GBV
- Links with the program approach; designing activities to challenge
gender and social norms that positively affect the reproductive health of the target population.
Community and Women empowerment programs
- Organize women’s groups or mother’s groups sessions at the PHCCs.
- Sharing in the activities that work against women violence And gender norms in the community
- Community-based health awareness at PHCCs to support the adaption of health behavior and standards of Quality of care.
- CHW model at PHCCs; explain the important roles of CHWs in awareness activity at PHCCs to improve health system.
Selection Criteria
Core Competencies
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff on Proper SRH modules.
Communication Skills
Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and with sensitivity when engaging with stakeholders as a representative of CARE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
Integrity
Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE’s core values and humanitarian principles.
Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stressful conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
Awareness and sensitivity of self and others:
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has the capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of CARE policies and procedures, information management and
telecommunication skills as well as proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
Work style
Is well planned and organized even within a rapidly changing working environment and has the capacity to take the initiative
Able to make decisions with competent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Technical Competencies required
· SRH field work experience, preferably as an obstetrician and gynecologist with 2-3 years experiences.
· medical degree, or related degree with emphasis on reproductive health
· Previous experience in NGOs (1 year minimum )
· Capacity to develop, implement and analyze health assessments, develop and implement work plans.
· Skills in training, monitoring and evaluation of health interventions.
· Strong writing skills and report writing
· Strong knowledge of MISP and implementation requirements and must have completed and certified in MISP module.
About CARE
CARE International (CARE) is a non-religious, non-political international development and humanitarian organization, dedicated to fighting global poverty. CARE works in around 95 countries globally, engaging diverse partnerships to support communities to overcome poverty through development projects and delivering humanitarian assistance. CARE programs address social injustice whilst placing women and girls at the core of programming to create sustainable positive change in poor communities. CARE is an equal opportunity employer irrespective of nationality, religion, ethnicity, caste, or gender.
CARE is currently establishing its presence in Ukraine to provide relief and development assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict. The core sectors of CARE Ukraine’s work encompass WASH, Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health services, Livelihoods, NFI, and multipurpose cash assistance and interventions to assist vulnerable households to meet basic needs and increase their social-economic resilience. The Country Office continues re-orienting its programming to strengthen mainstreaming of gender and protection (GBV, Child Safeguarding, Disability Inclusion, etc.) with a focus on the empowerment of women and girls in all diversities, recognizing the disproportionate efect disasters have upon their lives.
Accountability within CARE
A commitment to CARE values and CARE’s integrity framework is critical to working with CARE. Any candidate offered a job with CARE will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
- Comply with CARE’s policies and procedures concerning the safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles, and unacceptable behavior protocols.
- Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
- Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior of a CARE staff or partner.
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with CARE as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that CARE shows this ongoing commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Gender equality
CARE Ukraine is committed to meeting the standards of the CARE International Gender Policy (2019). Through this policy, CARE seeks to promote the equal realization of dignity and human rights for girls, women, boys, and men in all diversities, and the elimination of poverty and injustice. Specifically, this policy seeks to improve the explicit incorporation of gender in programmatic and organizational practices.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please send your complete application package (CV, motivation letter, references) only in English to application@care.de by 05 January 2023 with the subject line: SRH OFFICER Sabha Libya.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.