United States of America: Clinical Specialist, Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 23 Dec 2014

The IRC is a leader in assistance to people affected by oppression and violent conflict, providing immediate relief in emergencies to save lives, and working with local partners to rebuild lives and provide durable solutions. Health is the IRC's largest sector, with programs in 25 countries serving nearly 15 million people. Health program workers in the field are supported by a Health Unit comprised of health professionals with varied expertise and years of experience. The IRC Health Unit is committed to a culture of leadership, innovation, partnership, and accountability to those we serve. Reproductive health is the largest sub-sector within IRC's health programs.

*Position can be based in any IRC office location worldwide

Scope:

The Clinical Specialist for Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care will provide technical assistance to support improved clinical performance and quality assurance of voluntary contraceptive services, with a focus on long-acting reversible methods (LARCs) and permanent methods (PMs), and all essential elements of post-abortion care. S/he will work to support planning, systems strengthening, training, clinical monitoring and coaching, and evaluation of provider performance in technical and non-technical components of service delivery. Experience in the delivery of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARCs) and permanent methods (PMs) and comprehensive post-abortion care services is essential. The Clinical Advisor for FP and PAC is expected to collaborate with IRC country and headquarters staff, Ministries of Health and other technical partners to improve family planning and post-abortion care outcomes, including access to and utilization of IUDs, tubal ligation, vasectomy, MVA, medical abortion. The position reports to the Senior Technical Advisor for Reproductive Health and is based in Africa, Asia or New York.

Responsibilities:

• Develop clinical performance plan for clinicians on provision of LARCs and PMs, including PPIUD, PAIUD, vasectomy and tubal ligation in select IRC countries
• Identify trainers and/or train and mentor clinicians in the didactic and practical matters of contraception and abortion service delivery, including MVA and medical abortion
• Observe and coach providers in provision of FP and PAC services, with an emphasis on clinician counseling, attitudes, and support to clients
• Develop quality assurance plans and execute quality improvement activities to address identified gaps in clinical service
• Improve systems for provider support, assessment and follow up based on performance
• As needed, produce or adapt clinical training and reference materials, including for services that target adolescents, men, survivors of sexual assault, and other populations
• Travel frequently to IRC countries with health programs looking to improve / expand FP and PAC service delivery to advise on capacity building strategies

Requirements:

• MD or RN/Midwife, plus MPH or similar advanced degree in related field;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in contraceptive service delivery and abortion care
• At least 5 years clinical service delivery experience in FP/SRH with at least 3 years clinical experience in long acting and permanent family planning service provision (implants, IUD, tubal ligation and vasectomy). Experience in comprehensive abortion care services is highly recommended
• Experience in training and coaching/mentoring service providers and in supervision of FP, CAC and other SRH service.
• At least 3 years international field experience in developing countries; experience in conflict/post-conflict settings a strong plus
• Communication skills, including the ability to write and present;
• People management skills: the ability to lead and motivate staff and collaborate with ministry of health clinicians and supervisors
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Professional-level fluency in spoken and written English; fluency in French a plus

How to apply:

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