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.

Background

As a subcontractor to DKT International on the “No Yawa” (No Worries) project , Grameen Foundation is leading the development of mobile health behavior change solutions aimed at helping youth make positive sexual and reproductive health choices, and access youth-friendly reproductive health products and services provided by the project partners .   The three year project runs from January 2013 – December 2015, and seeks to integrate the work of DKT (social marketing), Marie Stopes International (youth friendly clinic services), and Grameen Foundation (mobile technology) to deliver a full package of services to youth in Ghana

Job Summary

The Program Manager position reports to the Country Director and will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of mobile technology applications that support positive behavior change and uptake of project services by youth in Ghana.  The Program Manager will be the main point of contact with the prime partner, DKT International, and with Marie Stopes International.  The Program Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the project work plan and budget, and for ensuring timely high quality implementation and project monitoring.  The Program Manager will lead an interdisciplinary staff and consultant team to achieve project deliverables, and will build and manage relationships with external agencies whose expertise or services can bring strength to Grameen Foundation’s mobile solutions in Ghana.

Essential Job Functions

•   Develop detailed project workplan with associated milestones ,and work with internal and external personnel to ensure goals are met
•   Manage project budget, monitor and track expenses to ensure deliverables are completed within the budget.
•   Develop and maintain strong working relationship with project partners and funder.
•   Lead an interdisciplinary team of staff and consultants to develop and launch innovative mobile services, in collaboration with project partners and other stakeholders.
•   Form strategic partnerships with external agencies to expand and strengthen mobile service offerings.
•   Form strategic partnerships with mobile network operators to identify creative service options that can contribute to post-project sustainability.
•   Lead the refinement of mobile health content, including conducting user feedback research, message writing, pre-testing, ensuring factual correctness and alignment with Ghana Health Services guidelines, and ensuring utilization of international and local best practices.
•   Oversee project monitoring and documentation activities, including user feedback survey and management of project dashboards.
•   Produce required project reports and ensure timely submission
•   Develop various public communication pieces about Grameen Foundation’s work on an as-needed basis.
•   Participate in relevant national working groups.
•   Liaise with Ghana Health Service to obtain latest health guidelines and ensure alignment of Grameen Foundation mobile health content to national standards.

Availability
The Project Manager will be expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours

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
•   Minimum of 5  years relevant health behavior change project experience
•   Experience working on mobile health projects required
•   At least eight  years project management 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 Africa region
•   Strong project management skills and team leadership skills
•   Expertise in health communication and behavior change
•   Proven ability to lead project/product development processes
•   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
•   Strong technical skills in health communications, family health, maternal/child health, adolescent health.
•   Experience working collaboratively with government counterparts
•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, and in multi-disciplinary teams.

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
•   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 Bernice Nasimiyu:

bnasimiyu@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 10 September, 2014

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