{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.

{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 Business Administration or Economics, with at least 6 years’supply chain management work experience and experience forecasting RH products
•  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.