Job ID

2023-5192

Location

BD-Dhaka

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

The MNH-FP Technical Advisor will provide technical support in the relevant technical area of CNHAHA programs for Jhpiego Bangladesh. S/he will work to integrate national and international standards along the continuum of MNH and FP care, including from facility to community.

"This position is for Bangladesh locals"

• Provide technical support in designing and implementing MNH & FP strategies and interventions under CNHA project.
• Provide leadership in developing and adapting technical materials in consultation with the DGFP & DGHS, MoHFW, OGSB and other stakeholders
• In collaboration with MOH&FW and other partners adapt/customize and validate existing counseling app and e-learning modules on Use of FP methods during crisis situation at central level with DGFP & DGHS, MOHFW.
• Organize dissemination workshop to disseminate counseling app and e-learning modules to front line health and FP workers through workshops at upazila level
• Keep up-to-date on developments and new evidence concerning MNH&FP and facilitate sharing of update knowledge with other technical staff
• Represent the project’s interests in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations
• Assist in development and review technical work plans and budgets;
• Ensure integration of MNH&FP services and also ensure that program implementation is in alignment with Jhpiego’s standards
• Facilitate capacity building on counseling/referral for facility delivery for different cadre of health workers
• Represent Jhpiego in national MNCH policy and strategy discussions as appropriate
• Provide leadership in building local capacity through mentoring of counterparts at the MOH&FW in MNH&FP technical areas
• Assist Jhpiego program Technical staff to develop and implement in-country training programs, including training materials, curricula, and assessment tools as and when necessary.
• Assist with writing technical reports on the above work.
• Perform other duties as directed by the senior staff including Country Lead.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme's goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

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Advanced Degree in Cilinical Medicine.

Masters in Public Health will be added advantage.

Minimum 8 years of working experience in Health Sector.

• Familiarity with the Bangladesh health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/ strategies.
• Be an excellent clinical trainer with five years experience in clinical training
• Self management is necessary (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability).
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.