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 Midwife with at least 2 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
-Strong experience in field visits and community work
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
How to apply: