Reproductive Health Officer at Penda Health

Job Summary:

The Reproductive Health Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all reproductive health cases are properly diagnosed, and treated/referred. They will also be responsible for managing the clinic to ensure growth.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive reproductive health assessments, including medical and sexual history, contraceptive counseling, and STI testing.
• Provide awide range of reproductive health services, including contraception management, preconception counseling, and pregnancy options counseling.
• Coordinate with Penda Health teams to create and implement reproductive health education and promotion programs.
• Perform routine gynecological exams and screenings, including Pap tests, breast exams, and pelvic exams.
• Provide support and counseling to patients facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or other reproductive health challenges
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, and comply with all relevant legal and ethical standards related to Clinical documentation, patient confidentiality and privacy at Penda Health
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, to provide coordinated care to patients and ensure continuity of care.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in reproductive health, and participate in ongoing training and professional development activities

Requirements:

• At least 1 year post training experience in Reproductive Health
• A Higher National Diploma in Reproductive Health, Comprehensive Reproductive Health or its equivalent.
• A Basic Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Clinical medicine and Surgery
• Strong knowledge and experience in contraception, STI screening and treatment, fertility treatment among other outpatient Reproductive Health procedures
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision