Capacity Building Midwife - Marie Stopes Ghana

Established in 2006, MSI Ghana is an affiliate of MSI Reproductive Choices and is one of the largest specialized Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) organisations in Ghana. MSI Ghana complements the Ministry of Health and Child Care in the provision of quality and affordable general health and SRH services in all regions of Ghana.

Job Description

MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana has vacancies for passion-driven, well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individuals with the below relevant qualification/s and experience located in Accra. MSI Ghana’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. At MSI Reproductive Choices we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future.

No. of Vacancies: 2 (Two)

The Capacity Building midwife will contribute to the successful strengthening of the public sector in line with the Evolving Model strategy and values of MSIG as well as the goals of sustainability in accordance with country’s national Policy.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership and Network Building

• Lead the capacity-building team in identifying health facilities in target areas for Service delivery.
• Create, nurture and maintain a good working relationship with GHS, opinion leaders, police and local partner organisations for effective collaboration.
• Encourage a commitment to accommodating clients' special needs such as flexibility in working hours, strict privacy and confidentiality to generate demand for MSIG/GHS services.
• Have a public relations and promotional role with colleagues, GHS and the general public Identify appropriate training needs within your team and, in consultation with the Regional Manager, arrange for appropriate training and induction of new team members.
• Monitor monthly team results and in collaboration with the Regional Manager make appropriate recommendations to meet set targets..

Midwifery

• Support GHS providers to build capacity in Clinical services
• Professional management of client complaints and/or clinical incidents on the Site
• Adequate and timely requisition of items, stock management and record-keeping
• Maintain a higher standard of clinical service at all PSS sites
• Ensure the entry of all service data into the GHS FP register and DHIMS as well as Orion
• Promote and maintain a congenial atmosphere, friendly, professional and efficient atmosphere towards all client and GHS providers at all PSS sites to always ensure client satisfaction.
• Support GHS providers to adhere strict adherence to all GHS/MSI clinical quality standards to achieve the highest score in all QTA activities.

Communication and Administration

• Keep and manage records of all CBT activities including minutes of team meetings.
• Ensure formal communications with the various health partners are properly documented
• Conduct monthly team meeting and share minutes with Channel lead and Regional Manager
• Ensure monthly summaries of service number are submitted to the respective District Health Directorates of GHS
• Develop monthly CBT site schedule and submit same to GHS sites one month before visit
• Follow up on all client’s complaints relating to any of the GHS/MSIG services and make recommendations.
• Visit GHS District Health Directorates at least once a week to strengthen working relationship
• Manage and properly account for all MSIG resources and properties in your possession

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized clinical qualification in Midwifery.
• Must be registered with a recognized local clinical professional body in Ghana and of good Standing
• Must have the requisite experience to work with minimum supervision

Skills and Experience

• At least 1 year of post-graduation experience in a Midwifery position
• Experience working in Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Excellent provider-client interaction skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Work experience with Ghana Health Service and/or an INGO
• Articulate and analytical with attention to detail
• Knowledge of health delivery system in Ghana
• Must be multi-skilled
• Must have the requisite experience to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness and ability to do field work and interact with pre-test materials

Attitude and Motivation

• Sympathetic to women and men seeking Family Planning and Reproductive Health services
• A team player who can work on their own initiative and for longer periods.
• Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels – government, donor and community.
• Passionate about maternal health and the vulnerable
• Motivates team members to deliver high-quality service and results

Location: Cape Coast & Ada