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Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to discuss issues of sexuality and reproductive health with male and female clients of all ages.

• Experience and knowledge of FP service delivery at community level (previous outreach experience preferred)

• Experience working as part of a highly functioning team.

• Excellent record keeping and time management.

• Attention for detail.

• Proven skills in problem solving and effective conflict resolution

• Computer literate (ability to effectively enter and maintain client records through an electronic database)

• Demonstrable ability to offer standardized theatre care

• Adherence to ethical code of conduct and integrity

• Good public relations and customer care

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate theatre activities.

• Good management of human and material resources

• Demonstrable ability to coordinate theatre activities to nurses/midwives/ surgeons/ anaesthetist and other support staff

• Demonstrable experience in infection control and prevention

• Safe disposal of theatre and other medical wastes

• Ability to ensure patient safety, privacy and confidentiality

• Demonstrable experience in emergency preparedness and care

• Demonstrable experience in managing health care data and report writing in a busy environment.

• Good data analytical skills including database administration, web-based and mobile-based application programming.

• Ability to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres.

• Excellent oral and writing abilities.

• Good team player.

• Good planner

Qualifications and Training (essential/ desirable)

• Ugandan certificate of education with passes in science subjects

• Operating theatre experience in a recognized health institution of over 3 years

• Certificate in operating theatre technique

Personal Attributes

Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. We encourage and expect all team members will demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Initiative; Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

• Innovative; Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

• Effective Communication; Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

• Responsive; Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

• Working Efficiently; Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

• Sharing Information; Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

• Focus on Learning; Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

• Commitment; Awareness and understanding of goals, vision, and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

• Driven; Drive and determination to deliver results

• Accountable; Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

• Embracing Change; Openness to embracing change within the organization and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

• Motivated; Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximize potential

• Team Player; Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

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 maximize 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 centered: 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.