Pathfinder Overview:
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women's lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.
Project Overview:
OSRA PROGRAM is a USAID funded program that started August 2022 and is schedule to end August 20227. The program addresses both the supply and demand for the RH/FP services with a focus on youth empowerment and gender equity. The project works on the national level supporting and strengthening systems in collaboration and partnership with MOHP/Population and family planning sector. The Program intervenes in 10 governorates and provide a comprehensive capacity building of service provision adopting a total market approach so addressing capacity needs of MOHP clinics, NGO owned clinics, and private sector entities including private clinics and pharmacies. The project adopts the same total market approach in creating demand where all institutions in the country are seen with potential to contribute to addressing the unplanned growth of the population and the less-than-optimal population characteristics.
Summary of Role:
The FP/RH Field Implementation Officer will be responsible for follow up implementation of FP/RH activities in intervention governorates. S/he will be responsible for timely implementation of the activities, quality, documentation and collecting M&E data.
Location : Egypt , Minia
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to all project staff and capacity building to community level members on key areas of project implementation, to ensure the impact of interventions.
- Conduct daily field visits to monitor field level activities and ensure delivering all needed Central office data and reports.
- Maintain records of all target achievements/indicators to monitor progress.
- Support in the timely preparation and quality control of technical reports, briefs and required project documents.
- Responsible for collecting the background documents related to the all-project interventional activities.
- Support the technical assistant in Identifying sources of information and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project goals.
- Support in the development of network with the government institutions, private sector, civil society in health and.
- Draft sections of quarterly, annual, and final reporting to technical assistant of the Regional & Field Operation Manager, including follow-up with staff for additional details.
- Provide relevant materials, case studies, photographs, events, and media contacts in coordination with all project staff members and communication department.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms expressing complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable manner.
- Ensure the availability and appropriateness of the local training facilities (seating arrangement, training models, printed materials, training logistics)
- Supervision of all training activities with all related stakeholders
- Follow up private physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy assistants training
- Report any violation from OSRA partners to concerned Team Lead
- Ability to perform or support the local trainers during FP Compliance and VAWG sessions
- Correct pre and post-test and calculate scores
- Observe FP compliance and report any suspected violation to FP Compliance Officer or FP/RH Team Lead
Required Education and Work Experience:
- Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services of assigned program.
- Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
- Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Influencing and Customer Service: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
- Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
- Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
- Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters
Preferred Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in medicine, preferably gynecology, family planning, family medicine or public health postgraduate.
- At least 3-5 years of professional experience in family planning service provision and supervision, similar program, or developmental program.
- Good training experience.
- Good personality with good leadership capabilities.
- Essential experience with the Ministry of Health and Population with good understanding of the ministry work systems.
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, power point and internet).
- Good experience in monitoring tools and systems.
- Demonstrate experience in different donors compliance and reporting
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, gender issues, cultural sensitivity, and best practices.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks with attention to details to write clear reports.
- Strong communications and well-argued & reporting skills.
- Good knowledge of English with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Arabic is mandatory
Technology to be Used:
- Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
- Average of 85 % inside the governorate.
- Average 5% outside the governorate
Application procedure / How to apply:
- Interested applicants are requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in their resume.
- Please submit your application via this website no later than April 15th , 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Safeguarding and Protection:
Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behaviour that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.
