Regional Clinical Officer, REACH Malaria

Job description

PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges. The position will be based in Oromia/Jimma/Addis Ababa PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. PATH's Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, refines and develops tools and approaches, invests in national programs, and builds data to empower national governments to pursue malaria elimination. PATH seeks a Regional Clinical Officer for the United States Government (USG)-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global project. REACH aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of life-saving facility and community-based malaria services including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), maternal and child health services including immunization and nutrition, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions. The Malaria Regional Clinical Officer will report to the Chief of Party and is responsible for providing comprehensive technical support to health facilities, health care workers and communities to improve the quality of malaria case management services at supported health facilities. S/he will be responsible for providing technical support including regular mentorship and supportive supervision and training to health facilities to improve the quality of malaria diagnosis and treatment practices at project sites. Responsibilities: Provide regular mentorship and supportive supervision to health facility staff including health posts and health centers on malaria case management Coordinate with district health offices and respective regional health bureau the planning and implementation of malaria case management support packages Provide technical assistance for regional planning, implementation and monitoring of malaria diagnosis and case management activities at respective regions Assist development and/or review of support tools such mentorship checklist, job aids, desktop references, SOPs to be provided to each health facility to support the improvement of malaria case management practices. Conduct baseline assessment and follow up tailored support to each health center and health post on malaria diagnosis and case management activities. Contribute to the revision of training and onsite orientation materials and conduct the onsite orientation and offsite training at regional laboratories, districts and in-service training centers Provide comprehensive support including the distribution of essential job aids, guidelines and manuals as well as case management commodities to health facilities Assist in the design of quality assurance program for malaria case management and facilitate its implementation at the supported health facilities Provide technical support to regional health bureau in preparation for any emergencies such as malaria outbreak, disasters such as floods that aggravate malaria cases, etc. Participate in the regular regional technical working group meetings Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Required skills and experience: MD with at least two years of experience in clinical practice. Experience in malaria case management program implementation is an added advantage. Experience in conducting clinical mentorship, supervisions and training Experience in development and review of documents related to malaria case management services Ability to work in team with good team spirit Computer skills (Word, Power point, Spread sheet, etc) Willingness to travel approximately 80% of his/her to supported health facilities PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.