Save The Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Consultant
2.) Centre Nurse

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Consultant

 

Job Description

CONCEPT NOTE FOR CONSULTANT ON VIDEO GRAPHICS AND PHOTO DOCUMENTARY 

PROJECT SUMMARY 

Type of evaluation
Short documentary, Video case studies and Photos

Name of the Project   
DANIDA Second Chance Project

Project Start and End dates
01/01/2022 to 30^th /04/2022

Project duration
Four months

Project locations
Western Urban (8 locations) and Western Rural

Thematic areas
Child Protection, Health, Education, Child Poverty

Sub themes 
Danish Government (Denmark)

Donor
DANIDA

Estimated beneficiaries
Direct Beneficiaries: 320

Overall objective of the project
Build the organisational capacity of civil society organisations and networks working in urban slum communities in Freetown to reduce the negative effects of adolescent pregnancies

INTRODUCTION 

DANIDA Second Chance Project has been funded by DANISH Government and has been implemented by Save the Children and its Partner (Children’s Advocacy Network- CAN) in eight slums communities within the Western Urban Area. The project has implemented several activities in the operational communities and has directly reached 320 Adolescents Mothers among other beneficiaries.

In this regard, the project is hiring a consultant to conduct content gathering for a short documentary on the project, video case studies and photographs to showcase the impact of the project in the lives of the beneficiaries.

BACKGROUND

This project aimed to address teenage pregnancy through a range of interventions that shift attitudes and cultural norms to create an environment that tackles the contributing factors to teenage pregnancy, encouraging men and boys to take a more active role in prevention efforts; whilst ensuring that adolescent girls and boys have access to appropriate sexual and reproductive health services.  It is similarly aimed to shift harmful attitudes and social norms that place blame on adolescent girls for their situation, and encourage families, communities, service providers and policy makers to increase their support to adolescent mothers and their children, with a view to expanding their opportunities for a healthy future. This included creating spaces for adolescent mothers to advocate on their own behalf and speak to the reality of their situation, as well as their rights as children and as carriers of children.  The project was implemented jointly by Advocacy Children’s Advocacy Network (CAN), with technical oversight from Save the Children.

OBJECTIVE

To capture in video and photographs “DANIDA Second Chance Project” impact and success stories focusing on Adolescent Mothers, assess how the Project has improved the socio-economic status through the support (livelihood, education, TVET Health) to beneficiaries in the operational slum communities. During the project implementation, after the project implementation and post project life on the beneficiaries.

OUTLINE

We want to document our success stories, showcase the meaningful impact the project has made on the lives of girls throughout the eight operational communities.

The video documentaries will be the views of Adolescent Mothers who are beneficiaries of the project, their reflections on problems and challenges they encountered, what steps were taken through or by the program to address them.

We are looking out for a video documentary at most 15 minutes looking at the core themes of the Project:

• Livelihood
• Education
• TVET
• Access to Health

DEADLINES: All video documentaries, photos and case stories should be ready and turned in before 31^st March 2022 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Videographer will be accompanied by a member of ACCM team/Project officer to the field to gather content for documentary and case stories. They will be responsible for editing materials to produce one documentary on the project and a series of short case stories on selected girls whose lives have been transformed by the project.

• Develop the documentary film’s overall concept and scenario;

• Interview selected interviewees for the film who will include beneficiaries of DANIDA
• Visit the project sites and interact with the local communities who’ve been impacted by the project.

• Develop the documentary storyboard.

• Conduct filming and photography. Shoot interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

• Ensure B-rolls, raw footage is available (content for documentary and case stories) for review with ACCM and project teams. Agree on structure of the documentary, select case stories and photographs before editing

• Produce a FINAL documentary film, case stories/success stories.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The consultant will produce a FINAL documentary film, interviews with beneficiaries, stakeholders, partners and Second Chance Project Manager as outlined in the brief.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The consultant/consultancy firm will be required to have:

• 5 and above years video and photographic experience.

• Extensive experience in producing materials (videos, photographs) for international organizations with the aim of reaching both local and international audiences.

• Experience in working with international organizations and donors.

• Local Knowledge of Sierra Leone particularly Save the Children project areas.

• Excellent technical capacity (including filming/photography/production equipment) for high-quality products.
• Experience in producing communication materials for donors and international organisations.

Bid Submission

If you are interested in submitting a bid, please contact Save the Children at the below address or send us an email to the email address: info.tender.sierraleone@savethechildren.org to request for complete Terms of Reference document containing all details of this Tender Process from 21^st February to the 4^th March 2022 between 9:00am – 5:30 PM.  All submissions must be done either in person at the SCI Office 71 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown.

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2.) Centre Nurse

 

Job Framework 

Job Title Centre Nurse

Reporting to Centre Manager

Location Up Country

Direct reports –

Marie Stopes Sierra Leone 

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a global social business providing personalised, high quality, affordable  contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. MSI has 13,000 team members working in 37 countries to  deliver our mission: children by choice, not chance. Marie Stopes Sierra Leone (MSSL) is a founding member of the MSI  Partnership, operating in Sierra Leone for 30 years and becoming the largest non-governmental provider of family  planning (FP) and sexual & reproductive health (SRH) services in the country. MSSL delivers services in every district of  Sierra Leone through outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.

The Role 

The overall responsibility of the Centre Nurse is to provide a high quality standard of care in all aspects of service delivery  to clients. The Centre Nurse is a key operational and clinical role dedicated to the daily operations of the centre. The Centre Nurse’s core objectives will be support the Centre Manager to deliver quality services and to develop a multi purpose “centre of excellence” for men and women seeking low-cost comprehensive FP, SRH, and complementary  services. The Centre Nurse is required to have a high level of both business and clinical skills to support the running of the  centre as a clinic business. The Centre Nurse will be required to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and quality.

Key Responsibilities 

Service delivery 

• Support the Centre Manager to provide a multi-purpose centre for men and women seeking low-cost comprehensive  FP and SRH service.

• Comply with minimum healthcare standards, Global Goods, policies and donor requirements and take immediate  action on any areas identified for improvement.

• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team, support changes in clinical practice and the delivery of clinical  services.

• Provide a comprehensive range of FP services with emphasis on implants, IUCD and permanent FP methods.

• Run antenatal and postnatal clinics under the supervision of the Centre Manager.

• Support the Centre Manager to run the gynae clinic

• Work closely with the Centre Manager in service delivery especially in delegated areas of duty.

• Work closely with EPI team attached to the Centre and administer vaccines when necessary.

• Provide general medical consultations and treatment. Administer drugs prescribed to clients.

• Promote the concept of family planning through health education

• Support MSSL in achieving its various targets.

• Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments. Dilution of lotion for instrument processing.

• Assist in the provision of Tubal Ligation services.

• Ensure pain management and vocal local as per MSSL protocols.

• Work with the centre team and ensure that standards and objectives are met at all times. This includes wait times,  quality of care, ongoing training etc.

• Lead on managing the process for correcting or improving service provision where appropriate and for ensuring the  implementation.

• Monitor and enforce standards of client care, including routine checks, post-op queries, correcting or improving  performance where appropriate with the appropriate centre nurses.

• Ensure that each area adheres to current Health and Safety legislation in accordance with MSI and MSSL processes  and procedures.

• Maintain centre equipment in good working order at all times including maintenances and repairs.

Clinical excellence and client care 

• Ensure that clients remain at the centre of everything we do and that clients are always properly counselled on their  rights, treatment methods and choices, with appropriate referral whenever suitable and necessary.

• Ensure high quality service standards are maintained and a high level of client satisfaction is achieved at all times.

• Adhere to MSSL clinical protocols and guidelines.

• All service providers to ensure that they strictly adhere to MSI clinical policies and guidelines

Centre Nurse 

Job Framework 

• Promote a culture of learning by actively participating in continuous supportive supervision and training.

• Ensure monthly completion and dissemination of clinical record audit.

• Ensure adequate infection prevention and control measures in the work place.

• Ensure adequate pain management for clients.

• Ensure adequate follow-up services in line with clinical guidelines.

• Treat every client with care and empathy. Ensure a non-judgemental approach to client management. • Uphold reputation of organization through good conduct and interaction with community stakeholder. • Deliver a high quality services to the community.

• Inform and educate the community, through educational and promotional materials to accept MSSL services.

• Ensure an excellent working relationship with communities.

• Support in the expansion of the MSSL service mix.

• Promote a demedicalised centre environment that is attractive and comfortable to clients.

• Ensure that all audit recommendations are strictly enforced and evidence is provided to support changes in process  and procedure.

• Collaborate and participate in the development of communication and promotional plans and activities with the  Marketing team.

• Cross-sell and promote integration of SRH services at MSSL Centres.

• Participate and assist in sensitisation and demand generation activities.

• Motivate the community, through educational and promotional means, to accept MSSL services.

• Utilise findings from community level data to inform health promotion interventions.

Recording and reporting  

• Support Centre Manager to prepare and submit monthly reports and financial details of the centre performance.

• Ensure that CLIC is used record all client visits.

• Actively participate in preparing relevant narrative reports.

• Maintain stock and bin cards and inform line manager of low stock level or shortages of supplies.

• Assist in maintaining equipment and bring to the attention of the Centre Manager any damage or renewals required.

• Protect and maintain MSSL properties/equipment.

• Follow strict, consistent and documented procedures relating to clients, confidentiality, data protection, working hours,  income and expenditure, the management of stock, equipment and assets.

• Ensure compliance to MSI and MSSL set standards and procedures/policies.

• Ensure proper accountability of the MSSL’s finances.

• Work with the Admin and Finance Assistant to maintain accurate records of client receipts on a daily basis and make  cash payments into the designated MSSL bank account.

• Maintain records of FP methods and other services provided on a daily basis.

• Maintain records of client needs with a view to improving and extending service delivery. Conduct client exit  interviews.

• Maintain MoHS regulations and MSI minimum standards regarding drugs recording and storage.

• Immediately report any breach (or suspected breach) of MSSL policy to the appropriate manager.

• All other duties as reasonably requested by management. 

• MSSL HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO FRAUD & BRIBERY. 

Experience (essential/desirable) 

• Experience in a clinical or public health setting (desirable).

• Clinical experience with an International NGO or Government Medical Facility (desirable).

• Experience in clinical practice (desirable).

• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures (desirable).

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Fluency in English and Krio (essential).

Qualifications and Training (essential/desirable) 

• Certification in nursing SECHN (essential).

• Strong administration and IT skills, infection control, lab environment (essential).

• Infection control, lab environment (desirable).

• Strong oral, written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills (essential).

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (desirable).

Centre Nurse 

Job Framework 

• Knowledge in the use of clinical equipment (desirable).

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures (desirable).

• Computer and IT skills (essential).

• Excellent customer service skills (essential).

Personal Attributes 

• Results driven. Motivated and energetic.

• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.

• Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion. (Pro-choice.)

• Passion for service excellence and improving quality

• Strong leadership and management skills; able to effectively build capacity.

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.

• The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.

• Self- managed and able to prioritise and work under pressure.

• Able to develop and articulate a clear strategic vision and operationalise into workplans.

• Willingness to learn, develop and rotate location periodically.

Centre Nurse 

Job Framework 

MSI Behaviours and Values 

Team Member Behaviours 

Work as One MSI 

• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making  across MSI, enabling us to maximise our ability to influence others

• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort

• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness,  understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity 

• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate • You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow 

• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to  be even more effective

• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

Deliver excellence, always 

• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement  smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role

• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSI ambassador.

Leadership (For Leaders only) 

• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction

• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst  strengthening our talent and succession pipeline

• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business  and encourage this in your team

• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSI Values 

• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not  chance

• Client centred: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the  highest possible quality

• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term  sustainability and increased impact

• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push  boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

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