Family Planning/RH Delivery Training Specialist (National only)

The role

The Family Planning/Reproductive Health Delivery Training Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing training and supervision interventions to improve the quality of care of FP/RH services in collaboration with our program staff. The Training Specialist for FP/RH delivery will also be responsible for supporting and providing quality services through knowledgeable and skilled providers. S/he will provide technical leadership to strengthen community-based FP/RH service delivery; implement activities to strengthen FP community based service delivery; and utilize evidence-based best practices to inform the scale up of FP community based interventions. The Specialist will also identify ways in which FP/RH training can be sustained and inclusive of both clinical and counseling skills. With a strong focus on the geographic areas of nine governorates of Upper Egypt and the slum areas, this role will be an integral part of collaborating with local resources in order to foster sustainability for this program across these critical districts.

Qualifications and experience

An MD or MBBS is required.An additional Degree in Public Health, social sciences or other relevant course of study is a plus;USAID health project implementation experience in the public and private sectors is desired;Minimum of 10 years of experience in international public health in the fields of maternal health, family planning and reproductive health;At least 7 years' experience in FP/RH training and/or service delivery experience;Expertise in FP/RH technical skills training, FP/RH counseling skills; capacity building of health workers and institutions; quality improvement are highly desirable;Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications;Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies and procedures;Able to work effectively in, and communicate with, a diverse set of professionals;Strong interpersonal skills, including experience successfully interacting with host government officials, private sector and NGO partners, and other stakeholders;Experience with establishing Public Private Engagement in Health is desired;Fluency in English & Arabic , both verbal and written, required;Commitment to Save the Children International values.

Contract length: One Year

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.