Service Improvement Facilitator at PACT

Job Description

• We are currently in need of 2 highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill the position of Service Improvement Facilitator in Gombe State.

Position Summary

• The SIF will provide support, coordination and oversight to clinical mentors to transfer knowledge, skills and competence to clinical staff providing maternal and newborn care at PHCs.
• The position holder will be responsible for close monitoring of the performance and competence of the clinical mentors.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for clinical mentorship scheme and supportive supervision in 57 priority facilities.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance to clinical mentors through problem solving, on the job training, supportive supervision, data collection and management on BEmONC, PPFP and infection prevention and control
• Guides clinical mentors who are responsible for knowledge and skill transfer to health care workers providing maternal and newborn services
• Develop regular schedules for residential clinical mentors, Obts consultants and supportive supervision teams
• Participate in a structured performance review of the clinical mentors, Obts consultants and mentees
• Provide coordination between Obts consultants and clinical mentors.
• Participate in the training of clinical mentors and health care workers.
• Compile and harmonize monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Any other task as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Nursing/Midwifery Certificate with at least 10 years working experience on maternal and newborn care.
• At least 4 years demonstrated program experience in at least three of the following areas: quality improvement at health care facilities in Nigeria on maternal and newborn care, capacity building and program implementation on knowledge and skill transfer on perinatal care
• Relevant computer software skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow