Consultant ( Nursing )

About Program

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) provides integrated Technical Assistance (TA) to the government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), which focuses on accelerating progress in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health, and nutrition (RMNCHN). UPTSU works closely with the GoUP at the state, district and local levels to optimize RMNCHN programs and services. The technical assistance provided by UPTSU is integrated within the GoUP s health system response for scale-up and sustainability. UPTSU focuses on interventions to improve outcomes in Family Planning, Maternal and New-born Health, and Nutrition, along with Routine Immunization, Digital Health, and other initiatives.

Reporting to

Specialist Non-FRU or any person designated by him/her.

Travel Requirements

18-20 days in a month.

Job Summary

• To improve the quality of MNH services at the Intervention facilities.
• To improve the competency (OSCE scores) of the NMs of the intervention facilities.
• To improve the competency of Staff nurses posted in the NBSU of intervention facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison with the District Senior Specialists of the division for providing effective support to all the districts.
• At least 18-20 visits per month visits to selected health facilities across the allocated geography (within the Division).
• Observe normal deliveries conducted at the labor room for identification of gaps in practices and assess competency of staff using DOD tool for onsite mentoring.
• Conduct simulation drills and de-brief with all LR staffs.
• Plan and conduct mentoring session for LR in-charges on specific MNH skills based on DoD findings
• Assess the competency of the NBSU staffs by conducting baseline / end line OSCE and provide at least 2 mentoring doses in each mentoring cycle
• Work in coordination with the DSS to improve the functioning of all NBSU.
• Prioritize and support program meetings like Quality Circle of the facilities.
• Support in external LaQshya assessment of facilities as per program need.
• Provide Technical support in trainings: SBA, NBSU and NSSK.
• Prepare and update the facility visit report including action plan within 2 days of completing facility visit. Follow up with the concerned to help in closing gaps is expected till gaps are reported open.
• Analyze the program data regularly to prioritize her activities eg mentoring to specific staff, identify the skill to be focused upon, planning visits etc Help the District and facility staffs to take data driven decisions.
• Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time

Work Experience

2 years of experience in teaching/mentoring/training nurses in maternal and newborn health.

Education

• Essential: BSc Nursing/MSc Nursing registered with State Nursing Council .

Key Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

• Ethnic, cultural religious socioeconomic sensitivity
• Understanding of health system at district and facility
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Courteous behaviour

Technical Competencies

• Technical knowledge and experience in maternal and newborn health
• Good understanding of quality improvement process
• Experience with mentoring, team building and facilitation approaches.
• Data interpretation
• Digital Literacy and computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Power Point)

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