United Nations Population Fund Clinical Coordinator-Obstetric Fistula Jobs in South Sudan

United Nations Population Fund Clinical Coordinator-Obstetric Fistula Jobs in South Sudan; Obstetric fistula is a common morbidity that affects women of reproductive age in South Sudan, where an estimated 60,000 obstetric fistula survivors need treatment.

However, comprehensive programs to prevent and treat it are lacking. In addition, the fistula survivors are scattered throughout the country and with a limited number of health care workers trained on providing clinical and nursing care services. State governments have also continued to struggle with competing priorities and therefore making it difficult for the national coordination of the fistula programmes.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - a mandated UN agency to improve maternal and newborn health and wellbeing- has identified and focused on obstetric fistula eradication as a maternal health priority in South Sudan for over two decades. Since 2006, UNFPA has supported fistula treatment campaigns directly and through its partners. These surgical camps have been the only opportunity to provide services to the women living with obstetric fistula in South Sudan.

This year, UNFPA in partnership with the National Ministry of Health, and the State Ministries of Health will continue to strengthen the national Systems for Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, and Social Reintegration in South Sudan in line with UNFPA’s goal to end Fistula by 2030.

He/ she would be responsible for:

Liaise with the hospital management to oversee all fistula program activities in the hospital, including maintenance of fistula facilities, proper use of medicine and supplies.

Liaise with professional associations like SSAOG, SNAMA and OF national expert team to promote OF management programme.

Provide technical leadership to the core team to ensure quality holistic care for fistula patients including clinical care rehabilitation and psycho-social support as appropriate

Conduct screening, clinical examination, routine laboratory tests and development of the complicated obstetric fistula patients to re-establish their clinical conditions and fitness to undergo surgical operations.

Provide repair and reconstruction surgery to obstetric fistula patients and provide the necessary post-operative follow up care and further management.

As a lead surgeon, promotes and maintain high standards of surgical treatment by advising and supervising the fistula surgical team and other support staff.

Coordinate with partners to support OF treatment and training of OF surgical teams both at the OF treatment facilities

Ensure that the medical/surgical care is in accordance with accepted ethical guidelines and the FIGO standards

Collaborate with Implementing Partner project staff on outreach and awareness activities as needed as the treatment is based on scientific knowledge and acquired experience.

To ensure that individual patients files are maintained correctly, with reference to the medical/surgical notes and treatment plan and work with relevant MOH departments to maintain proper records of fistula programme activities through the National Fistula database and included as

part of DHIS2 reporting as appropriate.

Develop and enhance relationships with strategic partners, donors, local authorities including Ministry of Health and community leaders to maximize support for the fistula health program,

As appropriate represent UNFPA in relevant expertise international and regional conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings and share national OF scientific papers, research, and policy briefs

Work alongside the national obstetricians and gynaecologists and provides knowledge and skills transfer as well as establishing medium to long-term mentorship mechanisms.

Debrief the Country Office and Ministry of Health at both national and state levels on outcomes and lessons learnt from the obstetric fistula programme.

Provide a detailed report on the outcomes of the operation/treatment of each fistula survivor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Knowledge and Experience:

Medical Doctor with Postgraduate Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and/or Surgery with at least 5 years of professional experience in the field and with specialised training on obstetric fistula management, with 3 years of professional experience in treating obstetric fistula.

Proof/evidence of his training and/or certification to independently conduct OF surgical treatment.

Vast experience of handling obstetric fistula cases/patients

Field experience in the countries with similar problems of obstetric fistula cultural backgrounds as South Sudan is a strong asset.

Ability to work in a pressured environment with strict deadlines and scarce resources.
Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

Embracing cultural diversity,

Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

Delivering results-based programme

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
Core Competencies:

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Communicating for impact

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus,

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,

Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance

Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost-of-living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Population Fund Clinical Coordinator-Obstetric Fistula Jobs in South Sudan

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