CARE Deutschland e.V. is currently recruiting:
Reproductive Health (RH) Officer
Duty Station: Sabha with up to 75% travel time to the areas if implementation mainly (“Sukara- Ahjar Aljadida- Algurda”)
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Duration of Contract: 6 Months with possibility of renewal .
Reporting Line: RHR Advisor
Purpose of the Role
This position will take the lead in the integration of reproductive health (RH) as part of CARE’s Program) Improving health resilience of rural communities & primary health care) and response activities.
The RH Officer will ensure that the Minimal Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health (RH) is integrated into the RH/health activities at the national level.
The RH Officer will lead and support assessments, implementation, training, and interagency coordination with groups such as the health cluster, RH working group, and GBV working groups.
The RH Officer will also closely collaborate and coordinate with all other RH team members, Field Officer and MEAL Assistant/Officer to link the development of Global Health Cluster guidelines and tools.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Coordination of the BMZ project
Collect data on key RH aspects from PHCCs located in Sabha- Targeted areas.
Provide RH services to beneficiaries in the targeted areas. (ANC-PNC-Family planning- STIs management neonatal care).
In collaboration with the SRH advisor, the RH Officer is responsible for conducting comprehensive MISP training to the targeted PHCCs’ staff (including both secondary and tertiary health care staff) and facilitate the implementation of MIPS in the field.
Conduct community-based Health awareness sessions in the targeted PHCCs to support the adaptation of health behaviors and standards of Quality of Care.
Support SRH advisor in the training of health care providers on RMNCAH implementation in the targeted PHCCs and referral centers
Support SRH advisor in developing comprehensive Capacity Building for RH service providers.
Under the supervision of the SRH advisor, the RH Officer is responsible for all RH-related activities’ implementation across targeted PHCCs.
Support the SRH advisor to strengthen the existing training curriculum around RMNCAH care module adopted by PHCI.
Other duties requested by the SRH advisor that falls under RH activities (10% Maximum)


Selection Criteria

Core Competencies

Interpersonal Skill
Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff on Proper RH modules.
Communication Skills Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and with sensitivity when engaging with stakeholders as a representative of CARE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Integrity
Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE’s core values and humanitarian principles.
Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stressful conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptive, and resilient manner.
Awareness and sensitivity of self and others:
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has the capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge of CARE policies and procedures, information management and
telecommunication skills as well as proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
Work style
Is well planned and organized even within a rapidly changing working environment and has the capacity to take the initiative.
Able to make decisions with competent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Technical Competencies required.
RH field work experience, preferably as an obstetrician and gynecologist with 23 years experiences.
· medical degree, or related degree with emphasis on reproductive health
· Previous experience in NGOs (1 year minimum)
· Capacity to develop, implement and analyze health assessments, develop and implement work plans.
· Skills in training, monitoring and evaluation of health interventions.
· Strong writing skills and report writing
Strong knowledge of MISP and implementation requirements and must have completed and certified in MISP module.
About CARE
CARE International (CARE) is a non-religious, non-political international development and humanitarian organization, dedicated to fighting global poverty. CARE works in around 95 countries globally, engaging diverse partnerships to support communities to overcome poverty through development projects and delivers humanitarian assistance. CARE programs address social injustice whilst placing women and girls at the core of programming in order to create sustainable positive change in poor communities. CARE is an equal opportunity employer irrespective of nationality, religion, ethnicity, caste or gender. CARE is starting a presence with a Country Office in Libya, Tripoli, to provide relief and development assistance to vulnerable populations.
Accountability within CARE
A commitment to CARE values and CARE’s integrity framework is critical to working with CARE. Any candidate offered a job with CARE will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
Comply with CARE’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviors of a CARE staff or partner.
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with CARE as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that CARE shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Gender equality
CARE is committed to meeting the standards of theCARE International Gender Policy(2019). Through this policy, CARE seeks to promote the equal realization of dignity and human rights for girls, women, boys and men in all diversities, and the elimination of poverty and injustice. Specifically, this policy seeks to improve the explicit incorporation of gender in programmatic and organizational practices.
How to Apply
Please send your complete application package (CV, motivation letter,3 references of your direct managers) only in English to [email protected], subject (RH Officer -Tripoli )no later than the 15 th of April 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.