Jobs at Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)- Service Provider

Job Title: Service Provider (4 Posts)

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services

Duration:

Job Description:
Reports to: Service Provider In-Charge

Job Role:
Provide Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services to all clients according to Ministry of Health (MOH) and RHU guidelines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inform, educate, communicate and motivate clients to make informed Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) choices, especially in the area of family planning and HIV/AIDS

2. Provide integrated SRH services to clients at all delivery points as per RHU’s SRH service package

3. Provide maternity services at RHU’s static clinic facility

4. Refer clients where necessary, to defined referral point(s)

5. Collect and maintain complete and accurate records of clients according to RHU/MOH service statistics manual

6. Analyze and utilize data to improve services at health facility

7. Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge, skills and temperament:
Thorough knowledge and skills in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services including delivery of permanent methods of contraception Demonstrated ability to handle youth sexuality and reproductive issues; ability to write and submit reports within set deadlines; and ability to work effectively under pressure. Proven knowledge and experience in providing MCH and other aspects of reproductive health including conducting deliveries, ANC, etc. Ability to manage common tropical illnesses. Training skills and ability to generate and maintain accurate records

Training and experience:
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing or Registered Nurse/Midwife. Three years experience in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services. Individuals with previous NGO experience and offering maternity services will have added advantage.

How to apply:
Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:

The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746, Kampala Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

NB: Female applicants are encouraged to apply