Clinical Mentor for BiPAP Project Implementation

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JOB TITLE: The bCPAP Project Mentor TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme and Operations LOCATION: Central Province GRADE : NAT 4 POST TYPE: National Safeguarding : Save the Children maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment toward individuals. Every employee and representative is tasked with safeguarding all individuals who interact with the organization. Save the Children enforces consistent standards across its workforce, subjecting all personnel to identical procedures, irrespective of their role, influence, reputation, or standing within or beyond the organization. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Save the Children International is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce by upholding its Diversity Policy, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race, and ethnicity. This policy ensures that all hiring, promotion, and employment practices adhere to principles of fairness and equality. Save the Children International (SCI) stands as the foremost independent nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of children globally. Our vision is a future where every child enjoys the fundamental rights to survival, protection, development, and participation. Through our mission, we drive transformative progress in how societies engage with and support children, fostering both immediate and enduring improvements in their lives. In Zambia, SCI has been actively executing programs since 1983, spanning key areas such as Child Rights Governance, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Child Poverty, and Humanitarian Response. Save the Children, in collaboration with Vāyu Global Health and the Ministry of Health (MOH), and supported by funding from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Charities (LDSC), will initiate a comprehensive initiative aimed at Enhancing care for preterm and critically ill infants in Zambia remains a critical priority. The initiative seeks to lower facility-level neonatal mortality by enhancing access to high-quality respiratory care through the adoption of bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP), optimizing referral and transfer systems for critically ill newborns, and elevating the competencies of healthcare personnel across Lusaka, Central, and Southern Provinces. Implementation will occur across ten district-level public health facilities equipped with 24-hour inpatient newborn care units. The intervention will bolster the standard of care for small and sick newborns by incorporating evidence-based clinical practices, reinforcing health systems, building capacity, providing mentorship, driving quality improvement, and ensuring the sustainable integration of BiPAP services into routine newborn care protocols. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to : Project Manager The position oversees a team of professionals who report directly to this role, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a collaborative work environment. : ( 0 ) Indirect: Budget Responsibilities Under the direction of the project manager, this position will be responsible for managing activity-based budgets. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with an updated résumé. Please access the following link for the comprehensive job description: [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] The application submission deadline is set for insert specific date here. Friday 14 th August 2026 Shortlisted candidates will receive notification only. Save the Children maintains the discretion to repost this position if no qualified candidates are identified within the established timeframe. Save the Children operates as an equal opportunity employer and adheres to affirmative action principles, explicitly prohibiting discrimination in hiring practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, or age. Marital status is also protected under our non-discriminatory employment policies. Additionally, we strictly maintain a policy against requesting any form of payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process, including during selection or after hiring.