Pre Service Education (PSE) Specialist

RTI International

Details / requirements:

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. Please visit our website at www.rti.org/globalhealth for more information on our work in global health.

RTI International is seeking “Pre Service Education (PSE) Specialist” candidates for the USAID-Health for Life (H4L) Project.  The Health for Life (H4L) is a five-year (2012-2017) project financed by USAID. The H4L project builds on accomplishments gained from USAID/Nepal’s health sector investment to date with a greater focus on health systems strengthening and measuring sustainable changes in systems performance. The primary goal of H4L is to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity to plan, manage and deliver high-quality and equitable family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health services. H4L addresses key health system constraints: local health systems governance; data for decision making and evidence-based policy development; capacity development of service providers at grassroots; quality improvement systems, and knowledge and behavior change. Gender equality and social inclusion is an important crosscutting focus of the project. H4L works in partnership with the Government of Nepal/ Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP). The Project works in 12 Districts of the Mid-Western and 2 Districts of Western Development Regions.  This position is based in Nepalgunj, Nepal.

Responsibilities:

Support to Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) and 6 schools including Jiri Technical School (JTS) and Seti Technical School (STS): 

  • Provides technical Assistance for action planning based on findings of Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) in-depth assessment for implementation of revised curriculum  (workshops)
  • Coordinates with CTEVT
  • Coordinates with D(P)HO, hospitals and agencies working in ANM PSE and ANM Schools for practicum and OJT sites (meeting)
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to school faculty
  • Provides technical assistance to CTEVT for  developing supplementary teaching materials and ensures appropriate use
  • Provides technical assistance to ANM schools and CTEVT to implement action plans, including coordination with NHTC and FHD for SBA and CTS training
  • Supports CTEVT to follow-up on action plans
  • Coordinates with agencies and schools for timely ANM in-depth assessments (mid-term and end-line).
  • Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEONC) – Referral in Dang
  • Oversees CEONC referral activities in Dang
  • Provides inputs in development of materials such as job-aids, forms  and  other relevant materials.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Master’s Degree in public health or related field and at least 3 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in the implementation of community-based programs (experience in health programs, especially those focused on increasing access to and use of health services, promoting evidence-based best practices for improving the quality of health interventions that reduce morbidity and mortality of mothers, infants, and children, preferred)
  • Extensive field experience in targeted districts and solid understanding of the realities and complexities of working in hard-to-reach villages with marginalized and disadvantaged groups, and integrating crosscutting GESI strategies
  • Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to partners and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with government counterparts, local organizations, and other program and partners
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in Nepali and English.

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit a resume with contact information to Operations Manager, Health for Life (H4L), P. O. Box: 3172, Lalitpur, Nepal or email:marora@np-h4l.rti.org with “Pre Service Education (PSE) Specialist” in the subject line.  Deadline is 30 November 2014; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Telephone inquiry will not be entertained.  

Female and candidates particularly from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Overview

Category Public Health
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 20 Nov, 2014
Apply Before 30 Nov, 2014
City Nepalgunj