REPORTS TO : PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The VMMC Advisor works with clinical team leaders and sub awardee to ensure the highest quality VMMC service provision that adheres to international and national standards/protocols. This position provides overall strategic leadership and direction in the region to ensure achievement of VMMC program objectives and targets.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance and supportive supervision to the sub awardee.
Promote quality assurance and monitor adherence to international and national VMMC guidelines.
Reports any region-wide issues to the VMMC services team. Refers serious site-level issues to VMMC services team during weekly meetings, as appropriate, for management and resolution.
Monitors service delivery statistics within that region. Suggests revisions to site scheduling and placement strategy, as needed.
Promotes adherence to national QA standards at each site—participates in, and responds to, QA visits within the region.
· Assists with the follow-through of site-level performance improvement plans, where necessary Ensures project documents (to include client files, registers, project reports, and SOPs) are complete, current, and stored appropriately at respective sites within.
Ensures that sites comply with the infection control standards to minimize occupational exposure of all clients and staff.
Holds weekly regional meetings with site coordinators. Keeps sites well informed of any changes within the program.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons across the program.
Provide technical guidance and coordination for expansion of VMMC programmes, including both adult and neonatal circumcision.
Work with the project team to support integration of VMMC services into HIV prevention and other initiatives, as appropriate.
Contribute to regular programmatic and donor reports and document programmatic lessons learned.
Engage with other stakeholders such as NASCOP VMMC TSU and JHPIEGO to ensure adherence to national standards and define strategies for sustainability
Communication and Demand Creation:
Monitors and reports demand creation activities, successes, and failures. Flags areas of concern and consults, as necessary, with supervisors to resolve problems
Works closely with the implementing partner(s) and team to ensure that the targets are met
Holds frequent meetings with site teams, and keeps site team well informed of changes within the target coverage and demand generation work plan
Liaises closely with focal persons from host facility/community to ensure successful working relationships
Effectively communicates relevant project information to the Senior Technical Advisor and program director
Resolves and/or escalates site issues in a timely fashion
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Leadership and Teamwork:
Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential
Qualifications and Experience:
A degree in Nursing, Medicine, or Public Health
5 years of experience in the health sector—including clinical and/or managerial/administrative positions
Knowledge of QA principles, generally, and VMMC QA principles, specifically
Experience implementing public health programs and working with cross-sectorial stakeholders at all levels.
Technical expertise in VMMC service delivery as well as strong understanding of barriers and facilitators to acceptance of VMMC.
Demonstrated experience related to capacity building of service providers and monitoring/supportive supervision of service delivery.
Experience working within MOH structures in the specific county
Demonstrated experience related to capacity building of service providers and monitoring/supportive supervision of service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to work with private sector and NGO health care providers, as well as collaborate closely with national and County government partners
Skills:
Ability to manage, lead, and motivate staff in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel
Ability to respond to emergencies in a level-headed and effective manner
Ability to take initiative, plan, and monitor activity flow and outcomes
Ability to work well with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
Capacity to manage multiple tasks in difficult working situations
Ability to analyze, interpret, and solve difficult problems
Ability to successfully identify clinical and logistical improvements
Ability to resolve conflicts between stakeholders
Ability to effectively screen site issues and report/refer problems to clinical/HR leads, as needed
Excellent computer skills: Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail)
