Cuso International Midwife Advisor (Canadians Only) Jobs in Ethiopia

Cuso International Midwife Advisor (Canadians Only) Jobs in Ethiopia


Location ;

  • Assosa, Ethiopia

    Length of Placement

  • 9 Months

    Language Requirements

  • English

    As a volunteer, you will:

  • Support the midwifery department and Teach University staff on Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) specifically on Family Planning, ANC and Post-natal care, breastfeeding and child nutrition among others.
  • Responsible for ensuring all community members especially men are included in planning and management for RMNCH service delivery points to increase demand for RMNCH.
  • Conduct training need assessments and conduct capacity building sessions to the University tutors and Mentor students while they are in clinical attachment
  • Provide consultancy for the hospital in relation to maternal and child health programs & considering gender mainstreaming
  • Plan and deliver coaching and mentoring to improve routine works as per the required standard practices
  • Develop tools to improve identified gaps in provision of quality care and services
  • Plan and deliver coaching and mentoring to improve routine works as per the required standard practices

    Essential Academic Qualifications:

  • Degree in Midwife with at least 2 and above years of experience in hospital settings
  • Experience in training need assessment, in-service training design and implementation
  • Experience
    in conducting workshops, training and seminars

    Essential Professional Background

  • Experience in capacity building, training and mentoring;
  • Strong observation and analytical skills;
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills;
  • Experience in program monitoring and evaluation, ideally using a results-based management system
  • Strong ability and experience in project design, strategic planning, business management and capacity building
  • Strong experience in field visits and community work

    Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
  • Accommodation while in placement
  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

    How to Apply:

  • Interested candidates should apply online by 10th January 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Cuso International Midwife Advisor (Canadians Only) Jobs in Ethiopia

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