MSI’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to the use of family planning and other reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership, which operates in over 43 countries worldwide.

Job Summary

The Nurse Aid, In-Reach is responsible for supporting with the provision of family planning services and facilitation of small group discussions. S/he assists with general mobilisation of clients including kayayeis and other disadvantaged and vulnerable groups who need the services of MSIG.

Key responsibilities include:

•   Assist in promoting activities of the Kayayei project and maintain strong relationship with leadership of Kayayei and other marginalised groups
•   Assist the Midwife in providing approved services for clients
•   Conduct group counselling for MSIG ciients and liaise with peer educators to provide comprehensive information on all project areas
•   Maintain contraceptive suppliers/inventory and suppliers register
•   Take the lead in mobilisation and sensitisation of clients and undertake field intervention
•   Keep records of all planned field activities - film shows, informal group discussion and sensitisation programmes

Qualification Required & Experience

•   GCE '0' Level/SSCE Certificate is required
•   A recognised certificate in community health nursing or hearth care assistant
•   Basic certificate in computer application such as Microsoft word, excel, power point etc
•   A minimum of two years experience as a Nurse Aid, registered with a professional organisation in Ghana as well as experience working in a clinical environment
•   Excellent skills in provider-client interaction
•   Good written and verbal communication - Basic computer skills in Microsoft word, excel and power point
•   Work experience with Ghana Health Service and/or a Health related NGO
•   Articulate and analytical skills with attention to detail
•   Must be multi-skilled, have requisite experience in customer relation and work with minimum supervision
•   Must be prochoice

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director -  Human Resource and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267, Accra

Or by e-mail through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014