Family Planning Outreach Clinical Officer- FHI 360 215 views

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Position summary

The doctor/clinical officer will be responsible for offering permanent Family Planning (FP) methods (bilateral tubal ligation and vasectomy) under local anesthesia (LA) to clients identified by the provincial FP outreach teams throughout Zimbabwe. This position will involve traveling to the sites where consenting clients in need of permanent FP methods have been identified throughout Zimbabwe. S/he will provide technical leadership and guidance to the Family Planning Outreach teams in implementing the comprehensive, wide-ranged family planning services. Will be responsible for quality planning, implementation and monitoring the provision of permanent methods of family planning across the implementing provinces

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree (MBChB) or equivalent OR Diploma in the 2-year Clinical Officer training inclusive of surgery plus Degree/Diploma in Nursing with a post-graduate qualification in Midwifery. At least 3 years post-qualification experience, 1 of which must be in a supervisory position. Demonstrated ability to perform Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) procedures under Local Anaesthesia is required. Ability to perform Vasectomies under Local Anaesthesia is an added advantage. Certificates in Family Planning Training: Basic Clinical FP and LARC (Implant & IUCD) insertion and removal. Computer Literacy, Counselling training an added advantage. Familiarity with MOHCC policies, regulations, program priorities and key planning documents related to MNCH-FP areas of implementation is required Possess a current practicing certificate from (a) the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) for medical practitioners, Or (b) Nurses Council of Zimbabwe for Clinical Officers.