Pediatric Development Clinic (PDC) Site Coordinator at PIH – Partners In Health: (Deadline Ongoing)
Pediatric Development
Clinic (PDC)
Site Coordinator
Clinical-Maternal, Newborn, Child and
Adolescent Health (MNCAH)
Job Title :
Department:
Location:
3A
Burera, Kamonyi,
N/A
Grade :
PDC ProjectManager
Reports to :
Positions
Reporting to
Overall Responsibilities
The PDC/Baby Ubuntu site coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of
PDC/Baby Ubuntu implementation in their assigned district. S/he will provide daily support, and
mentorship to cluster based mentors and supportive supervision to health center teams and group
facilitators. S/he will be based in the district’s health catchment area, at the central health facility where
the clusters will be, and will work closely with the district’s leadership, health facility leadership, project
manager, and project teams to support joint implementation of PDC/Baby Ubuntu in their assigned
district catchment area. The PDC Baby Ubuntu Site Coordinator will report directly to the Project
Manager.
MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILIES FOR THE POSITION:
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of implementation of the project activities at health facilities
and community level in the assigned district catchment areas
Work with relevant stakeholders at district, cluster and health facility levels to ensure timely,
and smooth implementation of all activities
Plan and coordinate all required coordination meetings and workshops at district and cluster
levels for effective project implementation
Plan and coordinate all logistics for planned trainings at district and cluster levels for effective
delivery
Routinely visit cluster based PDC/Baby Ubuntu mentors to provide mentorship and supportive
supervision for continuous quality improvement
Support heath center teams to develop, implement and monitor quality improvement projects
Work closely with cluster based mentors to monitor the performance of PDC providers, ensure
adherence to protocols, identify gaps in service delivery and intervene early as appropriate
Coordinate regular meetings with health facility team to discuss cross-cutting issues identified
during mentorship and service delivery
Routine reporting on mentorship and quality improvement activities
Work closely with service providers to ensure that client data is recorded with high quality,
routine data monitoring and collect feedback from service providers for improvements of EMR
systems to support delivery of quality care
Prepare and participate in the district wide data sharing and QI debriefing meetings
Communicate on a regular basis with the project manager and other site coordinators to
provide updates on assigned district
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Advanced degree in pediatric nursing, neonatal nursing, clinical medicine, or pediatric
occupational therapy, with proven relevant experience in early interventions, child
development and disability. Bachelors’ degree preferred.
Active license to practice in Rwanda
Experience with facilitation, training, and mentorship (rather than direct clinical practice only)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and
collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
effectively
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with international teams and diverse stakeholders, particularly healthcare
teams, non-professional service providers, local leaders and community
Experience with data interpretation, collection and usage
Passion for working with infants and children, and their families
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess computer skills with experience in the use of
electronic medical records (EMR)
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English required,
Additional fluency in French strongly preferred
Ability to live and work in rural settings, with frequent travel to health facilities
Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo,
Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka.
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