Jacaranda Health Lead Mentor Jobs in Kenya

Jacaranda Health Lead Mentor Jobs in Kenya

Jacaranda Health is a nonprofit organization whose mission for the last eight years has been to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the public health system.

We work hand-in-hand with governments, including county health management teams and Ministries of Health, to deploy affordable and scalable solutions through public hospitals, where the majority of underserved mothers and babies receive care.

These solutions include PROMPTS, an AI-enabled text messaging service for mothers, and MENTORS, a facility-based training program equipping frontline providers with lifesaving skills and knowledge. In Kenya, we partner with 20 counties, with solutions deployed across 1,100+ high-volume hospitals and health centers, and have recently expanded operations within Eswatini and Ghana.

Job Summary

The lead mentor will work in the programs department of Jacaranda Health, focusing on the programmatic implementation of our EmONC MENTORSHIP which is a facility-based training program that equips frontline service providers with lifesaving EmONC skills and knowledge.

The individual will work closely with county teams and the wider JH team to ensure the EmONC Mentorship program runs smoothly and efficiently in the allocated county thus improving EmONC knowledge and skill among healthcare providers working in the reproductive and maternal units.

Reports to: Senior Program Regional Coordinator

Preferred start date: June, 2023

Main Responsibilities

Support in-facility mentors to conduct facility based CMEs, simulation drills and delivery debriefs.

Ensure all mentorship activities are implemented based on department key results and key performance indicators.

Visit priority facilities to support in-facility mentors to ensure programs deliverables are achieved.

Oversee data collection done by the in-facility mentors in the counties i.e. baseline, midline and endline data collection at the health facility level.

Participate in conducting emergency obstetric and neonatal care(EmONC) skills and mentorship training for in facility mentors by planning, implementing and facilitating training, so as to equip in-facility mentors with necessary knowledge and skills needed to handle obstetric emergencies as well as mentor other healthcare workers in their own health facilities.

Plan, coordinate and attend progressive review meetings and monthly virtual/physical mentorship meetings with

the county reproductive health coordinators, in-facility mentors and sub-county reproductive health coordinators.

Prepare and present weekly/monthly high quality county reports to the relevant authority for accountability.

Provide solutions to mentorship challenges identified at the health facility.

Advocate for uptake of other Jacaranda health programs such as PROMPTS, an AI-enabled SMS messaging service for pregnant mothers by inviting the PROMPTS team during mentorship training and monthly in facility mentors meetings.

Communicate county challenges and/or opportunities with considered context-specific solutions/interventions to the senior regional program coordinator.

Build and manage relationships with County, sub county and Health Facility teams to ensure smooth running of the program.

Share quality of care reports with healthcare facilities and County management teams.

To support mentorship training whenever needed.

To carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned within the scope of work.

Requirement

Diploma in nursing, midwifery, clinical medicine or its equivalent

Emergency obstetric and neonatal care(EMONC) skills

Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya or Clinical Officers Council.

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a busy maternity or reproductive health departments

Excellent report writing skills.

Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office and G-Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets)

Facilitation & Coordination skills

Coaching and mentorship skills

Problem solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Conflict Resolution skills

Planning and organizational skills

People management skills

Proactive & Team player

Upholds high levels of Integrity and is reliable

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Ability to work effectively with team in a culturally diverse environments

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Jacaranda Health Lead Mentor Jobs in Kenya

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