Lady Health Visitor

Jhpiego is seeking services of qualified Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) for the “The Implementation of BEmONC Services” to be implemented in three facilities Islamabad District. This support includes expanding the pilot initiative on integrating Family Planning (FP) services and implementing the EmONC (Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care) improvement plan in selected primary-level healthcare facilities in Islamabad Capital Territory.

Responsibilities

The Lady Health Visitor will be responsible for MCH-related activities in the RHC in close Coordination with Medical Officer/Facility In charge

Provide BEmONC services and outpatient services in selected Primary Health Care centers in ICT

Provide the delivery of quality Maternal and Child Health Service as per recommended standards and protocols

Maintain high quality infection prevention mechanism

Close coordination with vaccinators for referral and support in providing MNCH and FP Services

Keep record of service delivery data and referrals and report on monthly basis

Maintain partographs of delivering women as per protocols

Participate in training and meetings as organized by Jhpiego/Dept

Conduct Health education and counselling to woman, either individually or in groups at facility level with focus to family planning, danger sign during pregnancy, ANC/PNC, breastfeeding, balance diet etc

Keep close liaison with LHWs and Community Health Workers for referrals.

Follow proper handing/taking over during shifts

Assist/facilitate in donor visits

Maintain good coordination and work relationship with other service providers, facility staff and manager

Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Diploma in LHV /Nurse certificate and bachelor’s degree is prefable.

4 -5 years of experience as LHV/Nurse in Public Sector (Primary or Secondary facility) and able to conduct Normal Deliveries

Having good communication and Interpersonal skills

Strong knowledge and Skills on Maternal & Child Health related components (MCH) of pregnancy and child birth, Family planning, provision of ANC/PNC services and neonatal resuscitation

Competency based training and certification on BEmOC and other MNCH services will be a plus

Local resident will be preferred

Staff will be hired on evening and night shift based in health facilities.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and note that the successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.The position will be closed for further applications once it is successfully filled. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application would be denied.

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Full-Time