Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager
The Fred Hollows Foundation (The Foundation) is a secular non-profit public health organization based in Australia.
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• Full time, Fixed Term contract Based in Kigali, Rwanda
• Closing Date: 18th November 2022
About The Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. This year marks The Foundation’s 30th anniversary of carrying on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
About You
To be successful in this role you will have excellent knowledge of national/district/community-level issues impacting health systems in Rwanda. You will have experience strengthening public health
service delivery programs, partner technical Support and capacity building, advocacy, health systems performance. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. You will be highly resilient, with the ability to build strong working relationships, both internally and externally. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to different audiences/ partners.
The Opportunity
The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager will lead the implementation of the key HSS components of FHF Rwanda Program. He/she will be tasked with improving the administrative, managerial, and operational capacity of national and district level health systems across FHF projects.
The Health Systems Strengthening Manager will assess current managerial and operational efficiencies at the national and district level to develop an action plan for improvements. Emphasis will be placed on health leadership and governance, health systems financing, health information system, commodities and supplies, eye health system efficiency and human resources for eye health
The Health Systems Strengthening Manager will coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, including the Rwandan Ministry of Health at national and district level, international and national development partner organizations & civil society at national, district and community level to realize FHF’s long term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead implementation of the HSS components across all FHFR projects, with particular attention to the Eye Health Systems Strengthening, and Performance-based Financing Projects
• In conjunction with the FHF technical staff, support relevant departments and agencies of the national Ministry of Health and district health facilities in undertaking HSS capacity assessments gap analysis, setting priorities, and developing and implementing capacity strengthening plans with clear milestones.
• Provide technical support to build the capacity of national and district health leadership in key health system strengthening functions, including policy, planning, health care financing and budgeting, advocacy, and resource mobilization.
• Working in close coordination with the country manager, provide technical support for the performance-based financing project to increase capacity of the public health systems to sustainably deliver and increase the use of affordable self-sustaining models of eye health services, especially for persons with disability, men, women, men, the poor and rural populations.
• In collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Manager, support national and district level advocacy targeting key decision makers to advance implementation of WHO Integrated People Centred Eye Care to strengthen community focused programs
• Provide technical assistance to ensure that national policies and procedures for public health financing are integrated at all levels of the health system
• Support the development and promotion of linkages to enable project and staff to learn from one another, discuss common challenges, seek/offer assistance, and share best practices at country and cluster level.
• Produce and present HSS papers at local, regional, and international forums to share experiences and best practices
• Identify and advise on opportunities for HSS grants acquisition and lead in project design and resource planning
• Manage relationships and maintain FHFR’s position within strategic fora such as technical forums, working groups, health advocacy platforms etc What You’ll Need To Succeed
• Minimum of 5 years significant work experience in health systems strengthening, health economics, or related fields in the context of low resource settings in a reputable NGO
• Demonstrable knowledge of national health systems and policy development.
• Ability to cultivate, develop and maintain good relationships with the government and other partners.
• Substantial understanding of economic policies, HSS structures with proven experience interacting with governments, non-governmental organizations, donors and/or the private sector including excellent diplomacy and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
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Job Experience: No Requirements
Deadline of this Job: 15 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:5 Nurse, Head of Department/Matron A1/A0
Level:7.III
Job description
• Participate in the management meetings.
• Assist the Department matrons in the performance appraisal process.
• Contribute to the continuing transformation of clinical services within the department
• Develop and approve formulations of nursing /midwifery guideline, goals and programs for nursing/midwifery services consistent within the department
• Develop, maintain and review nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards nursing practice, hospital operational policies.
• Encourage and support a positive work environment to ensure positive staff morale and quality services.
• Ensure effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practice to improve clinical outcomes and quality
• Ensure performance and quality data are collected and maintained to support utilization initiatives
• Establish and foster effective working relationships with and between the various professional groups within the hospitals.
• Establish, as part of the management team, priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes, goals and objectives.
• Good understanding of assets and materials management in the department
• Interact with all nursing/midwifery providers, doctors, patients and family members in timely manner.
• Mentor and coach Department matrons and nurse managers in leadership roles.
• Monitor patients' data and electronic medical records
• Oversee nursing schedule to assure they meet staff needs standards
• Participate as an active member in quality assurance committee meetings.
• Participate in all hospital administrative decisions and meetings
• Participate in infection control and environmental hygiene of the hospital
• Promote a climate and develop mechanisms which ensure constant upgrading and currency of nursing and midwifery skills.
• Promote customer care service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve complaints or concerns from staff, patient or families about nursing services in the department.
• Provide supervision, training and guidance to all nursing/ midwifery staff
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor
• Supervise and review nursing/midwifery staffing needs
• Support the researchers’ nurses and clinical researchers to promote excellence in Research nursing and midwifery in the department.
• Assist students in clinical attachment
• Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
• Master's degree of Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Communication skills
• Resource management skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Leadership and management skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Registration certificate and a valid License to practice nursing in Rwanda issued by the professional council
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain ethical nursing practice
• Ability to mentor and coach
• Ability to provide culturally appropriate care
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in research in different health care settings
• Analytical, data interpretation and problem solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication
• Leadership and orientation skills