JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLINICAL FIELD SUPERVISOR

Location: Ministry of Health, Kigali, Rwanda (with occasional travel to project sites)

Reports To: Research Coordinator

Contract Type: Full-time

Duration: Three (3) years

Position Overview:

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, is implementing the research project titled “Evaluating Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Nutrition and Health (MNCNH) Innovation Impact in Rwanda.” The project supports the Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V, 2024–2029) and evaluates high-impact maternal and neonatal health interventions, including Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), Calcium Supplementation, Intravenous Iron, PPH Bundles, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

We are seeking two qualified and motivated Clinical Field Supervisors to oversee clinical and operational activities related to capacity building, field supervision, and quality assurance of study implementation across selected health facilities. The successful candidates will ensure adherence to study protocols, national clinical guidelines, and ethical standards while strengthening facility-level competencies in maternal, neonatal, and child health services.

The position will be seconded to the Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular supervisory visits to assigned hospitals and health centers to ensure compliance with clinical protocols, study procedures, and national guidelines.
• Monitor fidelity to implementation of study interventions, including MMS, calcium supplementation, IV iron administration, PPH management bundles, and POCUS.
• Identify gaps in clinical documentation, case management processes, and quality-of-care indicators, and support facilities through mentorship and on-site coaching.
• Support training and continuous professional development of healthcare providers on study interventions and data reporting requirements.
• Facilitate learning sessions, case reviews, and feedback meetings to promote knowledge sharing and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure timely documentation and reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and study-related incidents in line with research and ethical requirements.
• Collaborate with data managers and the Research Coordinator to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data.
• Serve as the focal point of communication between field sites and the central project coordination team, ensuring effective follow-up and problem resolution.
• Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of maternal and neonatal health data to inform implementation improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Valid professional license to practice in Rwanda is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in maternal health projects, research, or clinical program implementation.
• Strong familiarity with Rwanda’s health system, Ministry of Health structures, and national data reporting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting healthcare providers in data quality, clinical documentation, and protocol adherence.
• Experience coordinating field-based health sector activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical knowledge in maternal, neonatal, and child health care.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and digital data collection tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to ethical research practices, patient confidentiality, and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently to field sites.

Why Join This Project?

• Contribute directly to improving the quality of maternal and neonatal health services in Rwanda.
• Play a key role in strengthening clinical practice and implementation research at facility level.
• Work closely with national health authorities and multidisciplinary teams on high-impact interventions.
• Support evidence-based improvements that influence national health policy and practice.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit all required documents via this link by Wednesday, March 19, 2026, 23:59 CAT. Questions can be directed to hr@kfhrf.org.