Grameen Foundation (GF) helps the world’s poorest people reach their full potential, connecting their determination and skills with the resources they need. We provide access to essential financial services and information on agriculture and health, assistance that can have wide-scale impact by addressing the specific needs of poor households and communities. We also develop tools to improve the effectiveness of poverty-focused organizations. Grameen Foundation in Ghana develops mobile phone based solutions to strengthen health care delivery and improve health behaviors, particularly for the rural poor.  Uniquely blending public health and technology expertise, Grameen Foundation’s team in Ghana works closely with local government, mobile network operators, and other stakeholders to identify information-based gaps contributing to health challenges, and to develop user-centered mobile services to address them.

Job Summary
The Group Specialist position reports to the Project Manager and will assist the Care Community Hub (CCH) Project Manager in overseeing the development, pilot-testing and implementation of mobile technology solutions to support health worker professional development and supportive supervision. The Group Specialist serves as the Ghana focal person for mobile solutions to manage client data using MOTECH applications, and facilitates integration of MOTECH and CCH services in project sites.  The Group Specialist helps to ensure strong relationships with Ghana Health Service at all levels in support of project aims, and builds and maintains strong relationships with other key stakeholders. The Group Specialist oversees generation of essential project data for CCH/MOTECH, and ensures that dashboards are up to date and accurate. The Group Specialist supervises the CCH Program Specialist and two Field Coordinator positions.

Essential Job Functions

•   Assist the CCH Project Manager in all aspects of project management
•   Oversees the Program Specialist, and supports this position in project work planning, progress tracking, budgeting and spend tracking, and reporting.
•   Oversees two Field Coordinator positions and supports their work in delivering technical assistance to government counterparts.
•   Assists the CCH Project Manager to supervise field operations and ensure smooth implementation of field activities
•   Lead the development and implementation of CCH project quality monitoring and customer support activities
•   Co-lead with the CCH Project Manager strategy development for full integration of CCH and MOTECH applications and work processes
•   Develops and maintains strong working relationship with GHS counterparts to guide mobile service development and use
•   Serves as liaison to CCH Project Global Research Partner (JSI) and provide support as needed to their project research activities
•   Contribute to project documentation activities led by CCH Project Global Research Partner
•   Assist with refinement and finalization of CCH project training and reference materials, and with implementation of in-service training
•   Ensure that CCH project reports are of high quality and submitted on time
•   Work with CCH Project Manager and Country Director to promote the sustainability of CCH and MOTECH services

Availability
The Group Specialist will be expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours with frequent travel between Accra and field sites in Greater Accra Region and Volta Region

Additional Comment
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in public health or related social science
•   Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•   Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
•   Field-based health sector and mobile technology experience in Ghana
•   Strong team management and team leadership skills
•   Strong project management skills
•   Proven ability to think and work both strategically and operationally
•   Successful experience working in international organizations/multi-cultural settings
•   Proven ability using sound judgment to manage challenging circumstances and resolve conflicts
Strong written and spoken English skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to 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)
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than 10th September, 2014

To Antoinette Akanlise:

aakanlise@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2014

•   Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
•   Qualified Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.