CLINICAL FIELD SUPERVISOR

Organization: King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda, with occasional travel to project sites

Reports To: Research Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract Duration: 3 years

Number of Positions: 2

About the Position

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with other organizations, is implementing a research project titled “Evaluating Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Nutrition and Health (MNCNH) Innovation Impact in Rwanda.”

The project supports the objectives of Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V) and evaluates key interventions designed to improve maternal and neonatal health, including:

• Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS)
• Calcium Supplementation
• Intravenous Iron
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Management Bundles
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

The project is looking for two clinical field supervisors to oversee clinical and operational activities at selected health facilities. The successful candidates will support healthcare providers, monitor implementation quality, ensure compliance with study protocols and national guidelines, and strengthen maternal, neonatal, and child health services.

The position will be seconded to the Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision

• Conduct regular visits to assigned hospitals and health centres to monitor compliance with study protocols, clinical procedures, and national guidelines.
• Monitor the correct implementation of study interventions, including MMS, calcium supplementation, IV iron, PPH management, and POCUS.
• Identify weaknesses in clinical documentation, case management, and quality-of-care indicators.
• Provide on-site mentorship, coaching, and technical support to healthcare providers.
• Support facilities in addressing identified clinical and operational challenges.

Training and Capacity Building

• Support training and continuous professional development of healthcare workers involved in the project.
• Provide guidance on study interventions, clinical procedures, and data reporting requirements.
• Organize and facilitate learning sessions, case reviews, and feedback meetings.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous quality improvement among facility teams.

Research Quality and Reporting

• Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and other study-related incidents.
• Work with data managers and the Research Coordinator to ensure clinical data is accurate, complete, and consistent.
• Monitor the quality of information collected at facility level.
• Contribute to the review, analysis, and interpretation of maternal and neonatal health data.
• Use findings to identify areas where project implementation and clinical practices can be improved.

Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the main communication link between assigned health facilities and the central project coordination team.
• Follow up on issues identified during field visits and support timely resolution.
• Maintain effective working relationships with healthcare providers, project staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure important field updates and challenges are communicated to the Research Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A 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 discipline is an added advantage.
• A valid professional license to practice in Rwanda is an added advantage.
• Previous experience working on maternal health projects, research activities, or clinical program implementation.
• Good understanding of Rwanda’s health system, Ministry of Health structures, and national health data reporting systems.
• Experience mentoring healthcare workers and supporting improvements in data quality, clinical documentation, and adherence to protocols.
• Experience coordinating health activities in field settings.

Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong knowledge of maternal, neonatal, and child health.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and digital data collection systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong understanding of research ethics, patient confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage several responsibilities at the same time.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Why Join the Project?

This position provides an opportunity to:

• Contribute directly to improving maternal and neonatal healthcare services in Rwanda.
• Strengthen clinical practices and implementation research at health-facility level.
• Work closely with national health authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support evidence-based improvements that can contribute to national health policies and clinical practices.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit all required application documents through the online application form.

Application Deadline: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 23:59 CAT

Apply Online – Clinical Field Supervisor

For inquiries: hr@kfhrf.org