{Relief International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.  RI bridges the gap between immediate humanitarian relief and long-term community development.  RI also comprises EnterpriseWorks/VITA (EWV) to expand its work to combat poverty by helping small producers and other entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that create jobs and increase productivity, market opportunities and incomes.  The merged organization is currently working in more than 30 countries to combat global poverty through humanitarian and economic development programs based on sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions.

Job Summary

Program Summary:
RI/EW is currently seeking advisors and experts for key positions in the upcoming 5-year USAID Ghana Agricultural Technology Transfer Project (ATT) Project.  The overall goal of the ATT Project is to provide technical assistance and capacity building for increasing the availability of agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to focusing on improved seed technologies, including biotechnology; managing soil fertility; agriculture sector communications and knowledge management tools; strengthening capacity for agricultural research for technology development and transfer; and to strengthen public and private sectors to disseminate such technologies.  The project will focus on maize, rice, and soya and will be closely integrated with other USAID Ghana Feed the Future (FtF) and Government of Ghana’s projects and programs in the seed and soil fertility sectors.

Position Summary:
The Organization Development Specialist will lead the Organization Development Component of the project and will provide technical expertise.  S/he will also coordinate closely with the other components of the project (Seed Industry Management, Soil Fertility, and Information and Communication)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Ensure quality control of overall program implementation;
•  Provide technical guidance to strengthen the public (good governance, management, etc.) and private sector (entrepreneurship, advocacy, etc.)
•  Maintain effective communication  and relationship with all the stakeholders for coordination and implementation of the activities and to develop partnership opportunities;
•  Oversee and manage all staff working for the component, including short or long-term consultants;
•  Oversee and ensure quality implementation of teaming partner and other actors involved in the component;
•  Ensure that activities are on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary;
•  Providing overall guidance and direction focusing the program team on achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives;
•  Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures;
•  Oversee that key program activities are achieved per program budget, timeline and donor requirements;
•  Maintain effective communication with all the stakeholders for coordination and partnership opportunities;
•  Perform other duties as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications &Requirements:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

•  S/he must have a minimum of MSc degree in public administration and management, organizational management or related fields.
•  Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience, some of which is in Africa, in organization strengthening, for both public and private entities, including conducting institutional assessments, development of vision, strategy, objectives and action plans; and monitoring progress of organizational development.
•  Demonstrated success strengthening private organizations in agriculture sectors, such as associations of seed companies, seed producers, input firms, fertilizer firms, and agrodealers.
•  Demonstrated success strengthening public organizations in agriculture sectors, such as agriculture research institutions and ministries of agriculture.
•  Experience in team management
•  Previous experience in West Africa; experience in Ghana is strongly preferred.
•  Fluent English required
•  Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to: hrdevelopment@ri.org.

OR

To apply, please click on this link:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=285

Closing Date: 23 December, 2012

{Jhpiego,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

An internationally recognized non-governmental organization focused on improving the health of women and families internationally and in Ghana is seeking qualified, skilled and highly motivated candidates to fill the following position:

Programme Coordinator

Based in Accra, the position will provide administrative and secretarial support to a technical team working closely with the Ministry of Health to provide support to Midwifery and Nursing Schools across Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Graduate Diploma
•  2-years relevant work experience (preferably with an NGO)
•  Excellent communication skills including written and spoken English
•  Proficient in MS Office

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees. Either email applications to:-

work2savelives@gmail.com  

or post applications to:

HR Department
PMB 18
Legon
Accra

Closing Date: 05 December, 2012

{Strengthening Health Outcomes,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project works globally to increase the role of the private sector in the sustainable provision and use of family planning/reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health and related information, products, and services. SHOPS builds upon decades of USAID support and leadership in private health sector programming with an emphasis on exploring and advancing private sector innovations.

Job Summary

Detailed Scope of Work:

•  Participate in developing a training plan to reach a range of private sector health provides including: doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, licensed chemical sellers (LCS), LCS counter assistants, and community-based sales agents/distributors
•  Work with training partners to identify appropriate training venues, featured speakers and target providers. Participate in the development of a training module for pharmacists, dispensing technicians/technologists, counter medicine assistants, Licensed Chemical Sellers and their Shop assistants
•  Work with pharmaceutical partners to ensure effective distribution of all needed health commodities such as zinc tablets, condoms, oral contraceptive, etc nationwide especially within the SHOPS target regions
•  Work with mobile health technology experts and mobile phone companies to develop appropriate electronic messaging
•  Coordinate community-level activities and sales efforts with sponsoring nongovernmental organizations and pharmaceutical partners
•  Coordinate zinc promotion activities with other USAID/Ghana bilateral projects involved in child health service delivery in the public sector
•  Work with communication partners in the development of a mass media campaign and interpersonal communication messages and materials
•  Liaise with Ghana Health Service Family Health Division on all aspects of program implementation
•  Monitor the work of research firms contracted to provide caregiver/household surveys, retail audits, provider surveys, focus group discussions, etc
•  Conduct field visits to offer supportive supervision to trained health professionals under the SHOPS/Ghana program
•  Collect sales data from pharmaceutical partners on a quarterly basis
•  Any other duties assigned by your supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•  University degree in a health related field
•  At least 2 years of public health program management or implementation experience
•  Thorough understanding of Ghana’s health sector
•  Previous experience working with USAID-funded projects a plus

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit Application to:

shopsghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 November, 2012

{Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Job Summary

Summary:
IPA is seeking a Project Manager for immediate hire.  The Project Manager will assist with implementing and evaluating an agricultural program.  The position will be based in Tamale, with frequent travel across the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.

The Project Manager will manage survey fieldwork for the project; including planning, logistics, hiring, training, supervising daily survey activities, and monitoring.  The Project Manager will also maintain records; including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses.

•  They will assist with project budgets, project design and planning, as well as manage relations with partner organizations.
•  The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality data collection and will report to Project Associates.  Employment will be for an initial one year period, with the possibility of an extension contingent on employee performance and the project being approved for continuation.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Project Manager must be able to independently manage a survey team in the field and contribute to the design and planning of the research projects. IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

•  A 4-year degree from a recognized university
•  Knowledge of research methods
•  Strong math skills
•  Takes initiative and demonstrates good judgment in the field
•  Highly personable and able to work effectively with supervisors, the survey team and representatives from partner organizations.
•  Excellent English writing skills
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email

The following are highly desired:

•  Experience with survey data collection
•  Experience with agricultural insurance in Ghana
•  Experience with cash, finances, and budgeting
•  Experience in program operations, planning and logistics
•  Willingness to travel extensively in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.
•  Fluency in Dagbani and additional languages used in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.

How To Apply For The Job

To Apply:  Please submit the following by email to:-

jobs-ghana@poverty.org

Closing Date: 14 December, 2012

•  CV, including contact information
•  Cover letter/Letter of Intent
•  Three employment references

The subject line of the email should read; DIRTS Project Manager Application.

All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

{IntraHealth International Inc ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

West Africa Health Project: “Agir pour la Planification Familiale” Accra, Ghana

IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates to serve in various roles as part of IntraHealth’s submission for the upcoming USAID-funded “Agir pour la Planification Familiale (AGIR-PF)” project covering a number of West African countries. We are particularly interested in qualified applicants to fill the above key role in Accra:

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Masters in Public Health or related field required, PhD in Public Health or related field preferred, with at least 10 years of experience in successfully managing M&E processes, including development of reports and data)
•  Strong interpersonal and communications skills in English and French, and experience of USAID-funded projects are required.

How To Apply For The Job

The position with IntraHealth International in Accra, Ghana, are pending upon award by USAID.  They are outlined in more detail at:

http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), as well as a completed Biodata form to:

jobsagir@intrahealth.org

Closing Date: 16 December, 2012

To find a Biodata form, please visit http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

{IntraHealth International Inc,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

West Africa Health Project: “Agir pour la Planification Familiale” Accra, Ghana

IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates to serve in various roles as part of IntraHealth’s submission for the upcoming USAID-funded “Agir pour la Planification Familiale (AGIR-PF)” project covering a number of West African countries. We are particularly interested in qualified applicants to fill the above key role in Accra:

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Administration with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in financial management and grants management with international projects
•  Strong interpersonal and communications skills in English and French, and experience of USAID-funded projects are required.

How To Apply For The Job

The position with IntraHealth International in Accra, Ghana, are pending upon award by USAID.  They are outlined in more detail at:

http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), as well as a completed Biodata form to:

jobsagir@intrahealth.org

Closing Date: 16 December, 2012

To find a Biodata form, please visit http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

{IntraHealth International Inc,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

West Africa Health Project: “Agir pour la Planification Familiale” Accra, Ghana

IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates to serve in various roles as part of IntraHealth’s submission for the upcoming USAID-funded “Agir pour la Planification Familiale (AGIR-PF)” project covering a number of West African countries. We are particularly interested in qualified applicants to fill the above key role in Accra:

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in social science especially gender studies, or relevant discipline, and 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field
•  Strong interpersonal and communications skills in English and French, and experience of USAID-funded projects are required.

How To Apply For The Job

The position with IntraHealth International in Accra, Ghana, are pending upon award by USAID.  They are outlined in more detail at:

http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), as well as a completed Biodata form to:

jobsagir@intrahealth.org

Closing Date: 16 December, 2012

To find a Biodata form, please visit http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.