Plan International is a global organisation that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Across program areas, Plan's activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender sensitive and inclusive.

Project and Position Description:

As a partner on the USAID Systems for Health project, Plan International is seeking candidates for the position of Regional Community-Based Health planning and Service (CHPS) Advisors (TWO POSITIONS). The purpose of this project is to strengthen Ghana's health system to improve access and quality of family planning (FP), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), nutrition, malaria prevention and treatment, and interventions to improve the management and performance of health systems that support these services. This will be accomplished by improving the technical and organizational performance of existing facilities to expand coverage of Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) ;ones, strengthening the interaction between Ghana Health Service (GHS) staff and community volunteers, and providing quality assurance for these different health interventions throughout their respective catchment areas.

•   The position reports to the project's Senior Community Mobilization Advisor.
•   The project duration is 5 years; however the initial length of the contract is three (3) years, renewable until the end of the project.
•   The project location is the VOLTA REGION.

Job Summary:
This position will work closely with other project staff as well as Ghana Health Service and Metropolitan, Municipal & District Assemblies (MMDAs) stakeholders at the district and sub-district levels to support access to and availability of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Works closely with regions, districts, sub-districts and CHPS zones to build stakeholder understanding of their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the revised CHPS policy and implementation guidelines;
•   Supports CHPS development and strengthening in selected districts in line with the CHPS implementation building blocks;
•   Collaborates closely with stakeholders at all levels to identify locations for construction of new CHPS compounds and rehabilitation of existing CHPS compounds; supports the necessary subsequent steps to ensure CHPS functionality
•   through coaching and mentoring; Provides technical support to enhance continuity of   .. service delivery through strengthening of an effective referral system across various levels of care;
•   Provides technical support for strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration and linkages between districts, sub-districts, CHOs/CHMs, Community Health Management Committees, community leaders and community groups.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master's degree in Public Health or related field;
•   A minimum of five years of experience in implementing CHPS as well as proven ability to carry out local-level advocacy, capacity building and social empowerment initiatives is required;
•   Strong knowledge of CHPS strategy, approaches and implementation challenges in the Volta Region as well as experience with USAID projects is an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities:

•   Proven ability to carry out local-level advocacy, capacity building and social empowerment initiatives;
•   Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local-level government officials, stakeholders, NGOs, and implementing partners;
•   Good diplomatic, representational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
•   Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels;
•   Capacity to manage numerous tasks and report in a timely manner;
•   Ample problem solving capacity as well as ability for considerable analysis and judgment to find a solution
•   Strong communication skills.

Location: Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents in addition to a cover letter-

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities
•   Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification
•   Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
•   Salary expectation and other benefits
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than 14th April, 2015.

The Country Human Resource Manager,
Plan Ghana,
Private Mail Bag,
Osu Main Post office,
Accra.

OR to:-

Plan Ghana Country Office,
No. 10 Yiyiwa Street,
Abelemkpe, Accra.

Closing Date: 30 April, 2015

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and Gender equality and our recruitment procedure reflect this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.