Centre Nurse
Freetown,
Sierra Leone
Reporting To: | Centre Manager | Direct Report: |
ABOUT US
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 its outreach, centres/clinics and social marketing channels.
THE ROLE/FUNCTION
A Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager ensures that a company adheres to regulatory, legal, and ethical standards, as well as internal policies and guidelines. This role involves overseeing corporate governance practices, establishing compliance frameworks, and mitigating risk by developing strategies to align the organization with industry regulations and governance standards
The Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager plays a critical role in overseeing an organization's adherence to regulatory, legal, and ethical standards. This position is vital for ensuring that the company operates within the boundaries of the law and maintains a strong reputation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Service Delivery
- Serve as the primary point of contact for family planning services within the health center, offering a range of contraceptive options and counseling to clients
- Stay abreast of current guidelines and best practices in family planning and reproductive health, implementing evidence-based interventions to promote optimal health outcome
- Conduct reproductive health assessments, screenings, and interventions tailored to meet the individual needs of clients and their families
- Advocate for client autonomy and informed decision-making regarding reproductive choices, respecting cultural beliefs and preferences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care and continuity of services for our clients.
2. Clinical Excellence and Client Care
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and professionalism in all aspects of patient care delivery, adhering to established standards of practice and ethical principles
- Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction levels, seeking opportunities for improvement and implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed
3. Recording and Reporting
- Accurately document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) system, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Prepare reports and summaries of family planning services provided for internal review, quality assurance purposes, and regulatory compliance.
4. Inventory Management
- Manage and maintain supplies, medications, and equipment necessary for the provision of family planning services,
- ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage conditions
- Conduct regular inventory audits, reconcile discrepancies, and reorder items as needed to prevent shortages and
- interruptions in service delivery.
Qualification & Training (essential/desirable)
- SECHN or SRN(essential)
- Experience in clinical practice(desirable)
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and best practices in healthcare management. (desirable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Previous experience in healthcare management or sexual and reproductive health services(desirable)
- Ability to use Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems(desirable)
Experience (essential/desirable)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing compassionate care and support to clients
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrity and strong ethical value
- Passion for service excellence and high quality client care.
- Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSSL.
- Pro-choice
- Fluency in English and Krio