FP Outreach Nurse Providers (Part time) – All Provinces: FHI 360 1830 views

Deadline: 8 March 2019

FHI 360 is a nonprofit 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 incumbent will be responsible for providing a wide range of quality family planning services with appropriate method –mix across all sectors including the hard to reach populations and groups, as per arising need.

Duties and responsibilities
Provide consultation, counselling of clients and advice on various methods of Family Planning to enable the client to make informed decisions; Assess the client’s family planning needs by obtaining and/or evaluating a medical social history; Perform appropriate health assessment including the relevant screenings and examination of the client; Provide instructions to clients in the use of all contraceptive methods including safety, effectiveness, possible side effects, complications, danger signs, etc; Utilize written recommended protocols, Standard Operating Plans (SOPs) for the performance of activities related to initiation or modification of contraceptive regime selected; Provide counselling and instruction about health related needs to include such but not limited to Infertility and Human Sexuality; Refer and follow-up clients with suspected abnormal conditions for further medical health care and community assistance as indicated; Provide quality improvement and risk management activities as needed to improve quality of patient care; Provides information for periodic reporting or monitoring requirements; Maintains client’s records including the FP registers, client assessments records and management plans referral and follow up letters; Participate in the quality assurance component of family planning, e.g. audit of family planning services standards; Participate in in-service education for staff; Assist the clinic coordinator with the general function of the family planning outreach program as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with people from different social backgroung; Strong inter-personal skills, enhancing team work and organisational culture; Have comprehensive training in report writing and record keeping; Excellent organizational, planning and logistical skills with a proactive attitude and attention to detail; Maintain professional expertise through continuing education; Ability to handle confidential information appropriately; Ability to prioritise and multi-task as the tasks demand

Qualifications and requirements
Diploma in General Nursing with a post graduate qualification in midwifery; Certificate in Family Planning Training (Basic and LARCs); Current registration by the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe to practice as a nurse; At least 3 years post qualification experience; Computer Literacy.

To apply
Send your CV and cover letter toincluding your preferred area in the subject line. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Please note that FHI 360 does not charge applicants any fee for their applications to be considered.