Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 10 Jan 2019
Location Assosa, Ethiopia
Start Date Jan – Mar 2019 (flexible)
Length of Placement 9 Months
Language Requirements English
As a volunteer, you will:
-Support the midwifery department and Teach University staff on Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) specifically on Family Planning, ANC and Post-natal care, breastfeeding and child nutrition among others.
-Responsible for ensuring all community members especially men are included in planning and management for RMNCH service delivery points to increase demand for RMNCH.
-Conduct training need assessments and conduct capacity building sessions to the University tutors and Mentor students while they are in clinical attachment
-Provide consultancy for the hospital in relation to maternal and child health programs & considering gender mainstreaming
-Plan and deliver coaching and mentoring to improve routine works as per the required standard practices
-Develop tools to improve identified gaps in provision of quality care and services
-Plan and deliver coaching and mentoring to improve routine works as per the required standard practices
Essential Academic Qualifications:
-Degree in nursing with 3 and above years of experience in hospital settings
-Experience in training need assessment, in-service training design and implementation
-Experience in conducting workshops, training and seminars
Essential Professional Background:
-Experience in capacity building, training and mentoring;
-Strong observation and analytical skills;
-Excellent verbal and communication skills;
-Experience in program monitoring and evaluation, ideally using a results-based management system
-Strong ability and experience in project design, strategic planning, business management and capacity building
Support Package
Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
Accommodation while in placement
Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months
-Strong experience in field visits and community work
How to apply: