{SNV Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,7 years,18 Nov-2021};

Job Description

• The Project Manager is part of SNV Country Office Team.
• The Project Manager leads and manages the planning, implementation of all components of the WASH Project within scope, budget, timeline and required quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders.
• The Project Manager works in line with SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, in order to achieve high quality, be compliant and achieve the agreed results and deliverables of the project.
• He/she shall ensures the project objectives and results are achieved with quality and to the expectation of the donor.
• He/she will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight of the project, including and among others, ensuring the timely and successful implementation of SNV’s work, reporting of activities and project deliverables, and overall coordination of the project in the implementing districts.

Duties & Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the following:

Project set-up and design

• Initiates contract handover from the Business Development Team. Sets up and communicates administrative, governance, accounting, HR, M&E structures and procedures for the project. Initiates implementation of the project plan upon approval of donor(s) and/or country director, in accordance to the SNV project management procedures, relevant SNV structures and procedures, accounting principles, donor requirements and contracted commitments.

Project Management

• Leads, manages and motivates the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders. Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, monitors and reviews their progress and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set. Manages project closure and evaluation process including hand-over of complete and up-to-date project file to Sector Leader, Country Director and Business Development unit based on project management procedures.

Project quality assurance

• Takes responsibility for the (technical) content of a project, ensures quality of the deliverables and ensures sufficient technical input to meet the quality standards.

Contract Management & Project Accounting

• Manages and accounts for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project with SNV internal procedures and requirements specified in the donor, sub-grant, sub-consultancy and partner. Ensures that approval for, coding and booking of all expenditures is done according to the relevant procedures and authorization levels. Prepares, accounts for, manages and reports on project budget (and revisions thereof). Discusses and obtains approval of donor for contract / budget deviations. Ensures security and (financial risk) mitigation (incl. due diligence). Fully understands procurement and comply with requirements and contracts.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Guides, develops, coaches and motivates team members and prepares resource estimation based on forecast in order to attract and recruit (SNV staff, consultants and/or service providers). Advises HR and country management on contract conditions for consultants and service providers within guidelines and project budget.

Business development

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the team, external partners and the donor(s) by ensuring a high level of SNV visibility and branding. Signals and acts on potential for positioning, innovation, upscaling and potential follow up on projects. Timely recognizes and analyses threats and makes sure relevant colleagues are informed.

Analysis & Reporting

• Ensures collection, consolidation and review of project information, according to SNV’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines. Analyses and provides advice to management how to incorporate the new insights/best practices into the organization’s policies and practices.

Knowledge Development

• Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results. Develops knowledge by attending workshops and conferences. Ensures lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice. When applicable can be appointed as (national) focal point of an expertise network.
Qualifications

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in International development, Business Administration, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Sustainable Development or related field;
• Have at least seven (7) years’ experiences in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector programmes in rural, peri-urban and urban environments and inter-sectoral working relationships, including within the environmental sciences, health and education development sector.
• Experience in Governance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Hands-on experience working with national/regional/district structures to implement sustainable WASH programmes.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and strategic alliances (Bilateral/Multilateral Donors, Local NGOs, Regional Bodies)
• Substantial experience establishing and managing donor relations;

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 18 November, 2021

{Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF),Fielmuo Sissala West District ,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,01 Dec-2021};

The Vibrant Village Foundation (VVF) is a private Foundation headquartered in Portland, Oregon State in the U.S.A. Established in 2010, the Foundation provides direct assistance and grants to support Agriculture, Livelihoods, Health, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in marginalized and deprived communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

VVF has supported programs in over 22 countries since its inception. In Ghana, the Foundation has contributed significantly towards poverty reduction in the Fielmuo community in theUpper West region of Ghana. Fielmuo is located in the Sissala West district and about 150km drive north of Wa-the Upper West regional capital. VVF has facilitated the provision of safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), education, health and vocational skills training to over 14,237 people in 36 communities in the Sissala West and Lambussie districts.

In 2018 VVF developed a 10-year strategy under the theme ‘Integrated Program for Poverty Reduction and Social Transformation’ (IMPREST). The goal of the program is to contribute to poverty reduction, improved wellbeing and resilience of vulnerable populations through the implementation of multi-sectorial programs namely, Education and Child Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Livelihood, Food Security and Empowerment of Women. We are searching for a self-motivated person to recruit as Field Officer to coordinate VVF activities in a cluster of communities within the Lambussie and Sissala West district.

Position: Field Officer
Location: Fielmuo Sissala West District
Reporting to: Program Coordinators
Relationships:WASH Office and other Field Officers

2.1: Roles and responsibilities of the field officer

Reporting to the program coordinators, the Field Officer shall coordinate all VVF activities within the communities where he/she shall be assigned.

2.1.1 Community/stakeholder mobilization

• Participate in the identification and enrolment of communities in the program
• Observe community entry protocols in new communities
• Mobilize stakeholders and beneficiaries to participate in program activities of LIFE, E-CLIP and WASH Programs
• Facilitate the setting up of program structures such as the VSLA, FBO’s, Drama groups etc
• Serve as a link between VVF and the target communities
• Identify and work closely with opinion leaders and traditional and religious leaders in the communities
• Sensitize communities on the various interventions and strategies of the foundation
• Represent VVF at community level meetings in consultation with the coordinator or supervisor

2.1.2 Training, mentorship and coaching

• Work with coordinators to develop training materials
• Facilitate training of beneficiaries on activities that relates to LIFE, WASH and E-CLIP programs
• Support project structures to develop and implement action plans
• Facilitate the development and strengthening of child abuse reporting channels
• Provide psychosocial counseling to extremely vulnerable and depressed children
• Strengthen capacity of community-based protection systems to respond to child rights concerns
• Mainstream gender and protection concepts and principles in all programs
• Provide technical support to farmers to increase the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices

2.1.3 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting

• Participate in developing quarterly and annual work plans and budgets
• Ensure effective implementation of project work plans in a timely manner
• Ensure effective and consistent use of M&E tools in data collection
• Facilitate the distribution of teaching and learning materials to schools
• Document success stories, best practices and lessons learned from program implementation
• Prepare and share weekly, monthly and activity based reports with supervisors
• Participate in project accountability platforms including the project steering committee and staff

2.1.4 Stakeholder engagement and partnerships

• Build rapport with beneficiary communities, traditional authorities, government agencies, CSOs and Private sector actors
• Represent VVF at stakeholder meetings in consultation with supervisor (s)

2.1.5 Other Duties

• Support in carrying out administrative and support functions from time to time
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or VVF management

Qualification Required & Experience

3.1 Profile and experience of the post-holder

• Degree in Agronomy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or relevant area or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years’ experience working in similar position with a non-profit organization
• Ability to ride a motor bike for long distances
• Ability to work in multi-ethnic and culturally diverse stakeholders
• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English required
• Ability to Speak Sissali and/or Dagaare language will be an advantage
• Strong commitment to improving the well-being of families in rural communities
• Basic computer skills in word and excel

Location: Fielmuo Sissala West District

How To Apply For The Job

In a single document, please submit your CV and cover letter including salary expectations to the recruiting team at:

admin@vvf-ghana.org

Closing Date: 01 December, 2021

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates and kindly encouraged to apply

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,12 Nov-2021};

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of a Country Director.

Role Overview:

The Country Director (CD) provides vision, leadership, management, and effective high-level national representation for ActionAid Ghana in line with established policies, principles, and operating practices of ActionAid International.

The CD role requires broad organizational experience, thus enabling the post-holder to manage large teams, as well as deep knowledge across a professional discipline in development that enables the post-holder to make significant improvements to policies and processes that lead to long-term success of ActionAid Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualification & Experience:

The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies or a development related field and at least 10 years proven track record with a minimum of 5 years in a top management position in development work or poverty alleviation programmes with proven initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in a changing environment.

• Demonstrated top management expertise, including proven ability to develop the capacities of multi-disciplinary professional teams undertaking comprehensive poverty alleviation strategies.
• Proven experience in managing complex financial control and management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long-term planning and the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives.
• Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and/or donors at all levels.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated expertise in at least one specialist development field.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and fluency of local languages is an advantage to the role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving, and crisis, conflict, and risk management skills.
• Fundraising skills with proven track record in contract management from bilateral and multilateral donors.

Job Circumstances:

This is a five (5) year contract employment, renewable for five (5) years on national terms and conditions. The role involves frequent travel within and outside Ghana.

Salary Level: SM 6

Location: Accra with travels within Ghana

How to Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

cdghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 12 November, 2021

{U. S. Embassy,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Oct-2021};

The U.S. Embassy is seeking eligible applicants for the position of Protocol/RSO Assistant. The work schedule for this position is full time 40 hours per week.

Duties

• Under the Supervision of Chief Of Mission Office Management Specialist (COM OMS), the incumbent serves as primary Contact Management Database (CMD) manager and is responsible for maintaining the Mission’s Contact Management Database and coordinating training programs for Regional Security Officer (RSO) nominated International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) and Regional Training Center candidates.
• S/he updates Mission diplomatic list and requests updated contacts for host government officials and cabinet members, international organizations and other relevant contacts within Ghana, and provides guidance on issues related to Ghanaian protocol matters and local customary procedures.
• The incumbent is responsible for collecting, sorting and initial vetting of correspondence and for the coordination and delivery of Mission-produced correspondence, gratuities and documentation.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education Requirements:

• Mandatory: Successful completion of two (2) years of college in Liberal arts; management studies, information studies, communication
studies or certification in full time secretarial or protocol-related training is required.

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience as administrative assistant, program assistant, or protocol support-oriented
experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Substantial knowledge of the government sector or the international community and familiarity with host government official contacts and knowledge of Ghanaian political institutions and structures is required.
• Must have good knowledge of local social and diplomatic customs and practices as well as knowledge in general etiquette and decorum.

LANGUAGE:

Level IV English (spoken and written) and any Ghanaian local language is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional:

• Must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Must have strong computer technology skills including MS Office suite and must have the ability to process data using recommended Contacts Management Database.
• The ability to organize and prioritize work and to work quickly with maximum efficiency and minimal supervision is required.
• Must be able to work on a team, pay attention to detail and multi-task. Must be able to type 40 wpm.
• “Language proficiency and skills will may be tested”.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Closing Date: 20 October, 2021

{City Cancer Challenge Foundation,Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,12 Nov-2021};

About City Cancer Challenge

City Cancer Challenge Foundation (C/Can) supports cities around the world as they work to improve access to equitable, quality cancer care.
C/Can leads a city-based partnership initiative that aims to improve access to quality cancer care in cities around the world by transforming the way stakeholders from the public and privates ectors collectively design, plan, and implement cancer solutions.

The approach is built on the core principle that cities can drive impact at national level by crafting data-drivensolutions with the support of a network of global, regional, and local partners that reflect an understanding of the unique local context.

C/Can waslaunched by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) at the 2017 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. It was established as a stand alone Swiss foundation in January 2019.

Summary of Position

• This consultant role aims at contributing to the delivery of successful projects in the area of imaging diagnostics strengthening in Kumasi, Ghana.
• As part of the implementation phase of C/Can projects, the consultant will support the local City Manager and takeover part of the irresponsibilities of data collection and activity coordination in the city to ensure the timely completion of deliverables by the imaging technical working group.
• This assignment is a great opportunity for a junior professional aiming to strengthen their understanding of data-driven decision making process and market research in healthcare set-ups.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility on PET/CT demand & supply analysis completion, via effort of data collection, cleaning, reconciliation and quality check, in order to comply with the requirements for data governance, data computing and output production.
• Coordination of the local execution of the SPECT operationalization in KATH, organizing and following-up the activities aiming at preparing the facilities and launching the operation.
• Coordination of theremote and in-city support of  (IAEA and others, as needed) from C/Can Technical Assistance Team for SPECT operational plan and PET/CT demand& supply analysis.

Timeline

The contract is full time for six months, starting on November 1st, 2021 until April 30th, 2022. A contract extension might be considered depending on the progress of the project.

Profile

The consultant is expected to demonstrate:

• Ease to work with quantitative data
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Hands-attitude for data collection in challenging context
• Problem-solver to bridge data availability gaps
• Data presentation skills
• Project coordination and stakeholder follow-up skills
• Rig orous sense of organization to meet deadlines
• Relationship building skills
• Understanding of local healthcare system is a plus

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to:

recruitment@citycancerchallenge.org

Please ensure that they are sent as PDF documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV”. Please put “C/Can Data CoordinatorImaging” in the email subject line. Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is identified.

Closing Date: 12 November, 2021

{ActionAid Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,15 Oct-2021};

ActionAid Ghana seeks to engage a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for the development and implementation of AA Ghana’s fundraising strategy, operational plan and related policies with the objective of maximizing income for ActionAid Ghana’s programmes.

Position: Head of Fundraising
Location: Accra with frequent travels to ActionAid Ghana operating regional areas.
Duration: Three (3)-year fixed term contract.
Salary level: SM 5

Job Summary

• In order to achieve this, the Head of Fundraising shall initiate and cultivate relationships with potential and existing donors in the country and internationally and also facilitate linkages between AA Ghana and the international fundraising team to deliver on strategic fundraising objectives, donor relations, contract management and reporting.
• This is a senior management position, and the holder is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through participation in decision making, advising on partnership and fundraising, communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Formulation and implementation of resource mobilization strategies, policies and procedures through contextualization of the AAI Global Funding policies and strategies to Ghana’s context;
• Exploration of existing and alternative funding options especially Institutional funding;
• Diversification of programme funding to achieve a healthy mix of sponsorship and institutional donor funding;
• Overseeing sponsorship funding operations to ensure quality and timely management of funding and sponsor communications;
• Development and implementation of donor intelligence mechanisms;
• Tracking of resource mobilization trends and incorporating feasible innovations into Ghana’s practices.
• Formulation of fundable proposals in line with CSP programmes and in accordance with the ActionAid Ghana fundraising policy and strategy;
• Ensuring uniformity and consistency of funding proposals;
• Building relationships with other INGOs for consortium fundraising
• Maintaining a sponsorship funding base through the recruitment, retention and relationship management of sponsors and the children they support;
• Maintenance of sponsorship targets, standards and communication as well as sharing of learning on sponsorship developments;
• Ensuring steady funds inflow within the organization;
• Coordinating all fundraising in and outside Ghana as well as reporting on the use of resources to respective donors.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Second Degree with at least 10 years’ working experience of which 5 years must be at executive management level. Membership of a relevant professional institute

TECHNICAL (State core job knowledge /skills required for successful execution of the job).

• Corporate reputation management,
• Website and social media management
• Contracts management and photography
• Donor intelligence gathering
• Relationship Management
• Good communication skills
• Editing skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Computer skills
• Marketing skills
• In-depth understanding of programming issues and Policy work at organizational, national and international levels; and
• Have practical experience in resource mobilization including proposal development, donor reporting and managing donor relations.

MANAGERIAL (State core managerial knowledge/skills required for successful execution of the job)

• People management skills
• Experience in training, coaching, mentoring and developing others.
• Financial management
• Must be able to work with very little supervision.

PERSONALITY (State core personal attributes required for successful execution of the job)

• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Gender sensitivity
• Child sensitivity.
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Tolerance
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Confidentiality

Job Circumstances:

• This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.

Location: Accra with travels within Ghana

How to Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

Closing Date: 15 October, 2021

{Chemonics International,Bolgatang & Sunyani,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Oct-2021};

Scope of Work

TITLE: 1. Upper East Regional Logistics officer / 2. Bono/Bono East/Ahafo Regional Logistics Officer

PROJECT: MOH/Global Fund Logistics Support Project

Job Description

The Regional Logistic Officer will primarily provide technical support to the Regional Health Administration (RHAs) to implement supply chain prioritized interventions. The Officer will organize, coordinate and facilitate implementation of health commodities supply chain activities at regional level in collaboration with GHS, MOH Headquarters and Implementing Partners (IPs).

The officer will specifically support the Regional Health Administration in: the implementation of the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS), the implementation of last mile distribution (LMD), inventory management of program commodities, gathering and analysis of logistics data to inform supply chain decisions at regional level, bi-monthly central level distribution, provision of targeted supportive supervision to lower level health facilities and, associated reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to support the functioning and sustainability of the regional level supply chain coordinating committee and facilitate regular meetings of the committee.
• Support and monitor the implementation of LMD in the region and provide technical assistance for the implementation of LMD standardized framework including the tasks associated with determining commodity volume as part of implementing LMD initiative.
• Provide supply chain management technical assistance to the RHA and RMS to support lower-level health systems strengthening initiatives through regular targeted supportive supervision to districts and service delivery points.
• Support the RMSs and health facilities to prepare and submit accurate and timely inventory and stock status reports including key recommendations to Programs (NACP, NMCP, FHD, TB) and identified regional and central level stakeholders. Similarly, follow up with the Programs and central level authorities to provide feedback on submitted reports to the RMSs and appropriate health facilities.

Ensure that the RHAs:

• are regularly engaged on logistics management issues
• are involved in monitoring, supervision, and capacity building activities prioritize strengthening logistics management in their regional work plans and budgets.

Participate in forecasting, quantification and procurement planning of health commodities

• Ensure optimized GhiLMIS use at the RMS and onboarded SDPs in the region.
• Provide immediate support to users to ensure a consistent response to resolution of immediate needs, incidents and technical issues, service requests, status reporting and notification of changes related to GhiLMIS.
• Work with RMS manager to plan and execute cycle count for all commodities based on established regional schedule
• Work closely with the RMS Manager and program coordinators at the regional level to generate orders for program commodities from the central level.
• Conduct supportive Supervision to provide end-users with on-the-job training to ensure system usability as well as provide functional support to addressing functional and viability issues
• Ensure needed reports including inventory and stock status reports are generated from the system to support management decision
• Provide analytics for regional technical working group meetings using GhiLMIS analytic tools.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Supply chain or business-related discipline
• A master’s Degree in a relevant or related field is an added advantage
• Understands Ghana’s Public Health Value Chain
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in supply chain management including experience with, order management, inventory management, warehousing/storage, and product distribution
• Excellent data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to lead meetings
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting is necessary
• Must be able to learn and support new and fast changing technologies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must have a good command of the English language

Level of Effort and Location

The Upper East Regional Logistics officer position is a long-term position and will be based in Bolgatanga with intermittent travels throughout the country.

The Bono/Bono East/Ahafo Regional Logistics Officer position is a long-term position and will be based in Sunyani with intermittent travels throughout the country.

Location: Bolgatang & Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 October, 2021

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Oct-2021};

Chemonics International is seeking to recruit Malaria Program Officer

Job Description

Project: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

The Malaria Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and liaise routinely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Service and other counterparts to ensure in-country Malaria commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of malaria commodity distribution
• Liaising closely with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to ensure malaria commodity availability in Ghana
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the MOH and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the national forecasting and quantification of malaria commodities to prepare supply plans.
• Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of malaria commodities and share updates with key stakeholders
• Assist the NMCP with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID-Funded malaria commodities and in monthly malaria commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have sufficient stock to meet patient needs
• Regularly report on stock status of malaria commodities, as well as health facility performance in security related to malaria commodities and malaria case management
• Assist with End Use Verification (EUV) exercises, ensuring that MOH and GHS staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies
• Provide technical assistance to NMCP in conducting performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility and regional medical store level
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required
• Assist with preparing annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications
• Provide and /or organize technical assistance and training for MOH and/or GHS staff across all levels in malaria commodity management
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH and GHS staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with MoH/GHS and key stakeholders to build capacity and utilize the GhiLMIS.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required

Level of Effort and Location

This is a long-term position and will be based in Accra, with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 October, 2021

{Chemonics International,Ahafo Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Oct-2021};

Chemonics International is seeking to recruit Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer

PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) Improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

The Regional HIV/AIDS Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to, and liaise closely with the Ahafo Regional Health Directorate (Ghana Health Service) and key stakeholders to ensure regional level HIV/AIDS commodity availability and security

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Coordinate and provide technical support to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in regional forecasting of HIV/AIDS commodities and to prepare and regularly update regional supply plans.
• Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance as relates to HIV commodity in prioritized facilities in identified Districts.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation of ARV optimization including as per updated ART guidelines
• To provide supply chain technical support for the implementation of multi-month dispensing of ARVs to identified clients in prioritized facilities
• Conduct monitoring and supportive supervision visits to ART sites in the region to provide supply chain on-job-training and monitor performance to ensure continuous commodity availability.
• To provide technical assistance and logistical support to the MoH/GHS in HIV commodity distribution to ensure adequate stocks to meet client needs.
• Inform leadership of potential regional level short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Assist with preparing regional specific work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
• Provide technical support to staff of ART sites to ensure GhiLMIS system use to promote timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Support regional supply chain governance structures and technical working groups with facility data analytics for improved regional level HIV supply chain decision making
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project will be an added advantage.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required

Level of Effort and Location

This is a long-term position and will be based in the Ahafo Region, Ghana

Location: Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 October, 2021

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,15 Oct-2021};

Chemonics International is seeking to recruit Family Planning and MNCH Program Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Family Planning and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Officer

PROJECT: Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID GHSC-PSM) Ghana

The USAID GHSC-PSM Project is the primary vehicle through which USAID provides supply chain technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) improve Ghana’s management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key stakeholders to support global health initiatives.

The Family Planning and Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs Team Lead and will provide technical support to and routinely liaise with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Services and other counterparts to ensure in-country contraceptive, family planning, maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) commodity availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical assistance and logistical support for supervision of contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodity distribution, liaising closely with the MOH to ensure commodity availability in Ghana.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the MOH and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in national forecasting and quantification of contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodities to prepare and update supply plans to donors.
• Provide oversight in the management of the pipeline of commodities.
• Assist the MOH with drafting and submitting commodity procurement requests for USAID-funded contraceptive, family planning and MNCH commodities and in monthly commodity distribution planning to ensure health facilities have sufficient stock to meet patient needs.
• Contribute to, and participate in condom promotion activities, particularly on strengthening the coordination between the public and private sector and civil society.
• Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance in security related to contraceptive and family planning commodities and case management.
• Assist with End Use Verification (EUV) exercises, ensuring that MOH and GHS staff is cognizant of data collection methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to MOH in conducting and measuring performance monitoring and supervision activities at the health facility level.
• Inform leadership of potential short-term technical assistance needs as required.
• Assist with preparing annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
• Provide and/or organize technical assistance and training for MOH and GHS staff across all levels in contraceptive and family planning as well as MNCH commodity management.
• Collaborate with other members of the Systems Strengthening team focused on capacity building and MIS to have a harmonized approach to ensuring MOH and GHS staff are equipped with the skills to address supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with MoH/GHS and key stakeholders to build capacity and utilize the GhiLMIS.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in English required.

Level of Effort and Location

This is a long-term position and will be based in Accra, with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 15 October, 2021