SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OFFICER

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Following the north Ethiopia conflict which erupted in 2020 and the reports of recurrent drought which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country.

Since then, PUI has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz Regional States addressing the needs of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters. The organization has been exploring the potential gaps in terms of humanitarian assistance in the regions where it is currently intervening and other regions. 

The current projects in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions are mainly focusing on creating better access to health and nutrition services for conflict and drought affected population. PUI is working in collaboration with local health authorities in providing support to revitalize the conflict affected health systems in those regions. In Metekel zone of BGRS, PUI is implementing humanitarian assistance in Debatie, Bullen, Dangur and Pawi woredas while in Afar, PUI is supporting nutrition services in Abala town, Abala rural woreda, Berhale, Wasama and Dallol woredas of Afar region in Kilbati Rasu zone.

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Overall Objective:

To supervise the smooth running of SRH activities, including supervision of BEmONC activities, to ensure 24/7 efficient, effective, and quality care delivered to all patients/clients admitted into health facility and SRH program, in collaboration with the Clinic supervisor, Doctors, and MOH by respecting and adhering to MOH SRH protocols & guidelines.

Tasks and Responsibilities 

1. Mentor the Midwives /Health Workers at the Health Facilities in the Intervention Area

• Identifies training needs, reports them to the health project manager, participates in the development of modules, and provides training courses.
• Participates on job training of all midwives and SRH-related staff
• Defines the training needs of the midwife and SRH related staff according to project objectives and potential.
• Collect and analyze the health indicators and provide feedback on this data 
• Make sure that all PUI-supported departments of the health facilities have the necessary supplies to perform their task
• Compile and submit the data from each SRH to the health project manager in a weekly base   
• In collaboration with the MOH facility in charge, advise, and organize patient referrals  of SRH-related diseases when necessary 
• He/she transmits internal and external reports to his/her line manager while respecting internal validation deadlines and external contractual deadlines (activity reports) . 
• Supervises all minor surgical procedures, dressing, sterilization and injection services related to delivery, ANC, PNC patients in the health facilities.
• Ensures that basic delivery plans are adhered to by the SRH Unit and that prescriptions and protocols are respected.
• Ensures that all pregnant women and newborn children are referred to the Extended Program on Immunization (EPI).
• Supervises daily routine activities in the delivery ward, ANC, PNC and support her team members when there is gap.
• To ensure and identify the needs of the logistic in the ANC, PNC, Delivery and report to line manager.
• Ensure prescriptions and drugs administration according to protocols are respected.
• Monitors and supervises weekly and monthly consumption of drugs as well as inventories in collaboration with pharmacy supervisor to ensure efficient drug consumptions and management.
• Trains and supervises maternity staff regarding the proper use of drugs, needs and consumptions.
• Supervises and ensures that counselling services are done appropriately following protocols.
• Ensure that transmission by HIV or other STIs is avoided with the help of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and the use of condoms while trying to respect local traditions.
• Knows SGBV protocol and ensure that it is implemented.
• Identifies possible victims of SGBV and refers them for treatment according to protocols.
• Participates in emergency activity or exploratory visit in or out of the project area if needed.
• Participates in the monthly reports according to guidelines (SitReps, medical statistics, etc.) being responsible for this for all SRH activities – collection and analysis of med stats)

2. Planning and Organization of Activities 

• Ensure the follow-up of the activity schedule in collaboration with his line supervisor;
• Participate in weekly meetings and adapt the activity schedule to possible changes in context;

• Participate in the development and implementation of any medical activity that is part of the PUI program or in response to an unforeseen situation;

3. Represent the Organization to Partners

• To present the project and ensure the link with the various local partners;
• Ensure a good relationship between the team and the target population;
• Collaborate with other actors working in the different under supervision.

• Elaborate the reports necessary for the project: supervision report, monthly reports etc….

4. Other tasks

• Participate in PUI project team meetings and strategic thinking.
• Participate in meetings organized by PUI.
• Contribute to the safety monitoring of the zone by reporting to his/her line supervisor any safety-related constraints.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her Line Manager may judge necessary.

                                                        OUR COMMITMENTS

• Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  
• Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
• Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 

Country Office: Ethiopia

Work Base: METEKEL ZONE, BGRS 

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• MPH In RH, Midwife nursing, BSC Nursing, Public Health
• Similar experience of 5 years for first degree or 3 years for MSc
• Experience humanitarian works

• Work experience in BGRS, METEKEL zone

Required knowledge & skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of the community of BGRS.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Language:

• Amharic and English  
• Any other local language  

Expected personal characteristics:

• Good communication skills, diplomacy, and a solution-oriented attitude 
• Curiosity and interest in the organization’s activities
• Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)
• Honesty, integrity
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of nonreturnable CV, Covering Letter with “SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OFFICER” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following address:

Through www.ethiojobs.net

Deadline: Saturday April 12, 2025

NB: Only short-listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.