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 Health Systems Lead/DCD is responsible for providing technical leadership to project teams that are developing innovative approaches to using mobile to support health workforce development, health information systems, health systems financing, and health behavior change, with focus on Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health.
•   The Health Systems Lead/DCD is responsible for guiding the health quality of all GF Ghana programs, as well as for overseeing the strategic use of project information to assess and strengthen the health impact of GF Ghana’s programs.
•   The position will support project managers in the development of work plans, budgets, implementation tracking, donor reporting, and impact assessment.
•   The position will help to evolve GF Ghana’s mHealth strategy and to form strategic partnerships that further Grameen Foundation impact in Ghana.
•   The position will ensure strong relationships with government partners across programs and with other key stakeholders such as Mobile Network Operators, other international NGOs, donor agencies, private sector.
•   The position will assist the Country Director to lead the Ghana country office operations and finance, including support to project budget development and management, human resource management, and office administration.
•   The position supports the Country Director to build a strong culture of learning, innovation, accountability, transparency, collaboration and a sense of belonging across the region.

Essential Job Functions

•   Support the Country Director in the evolution of GF Ghana’s mHealth strategy and the formation of strategic partnerships that further the impact of GF’s mHealth work in Ghana.
•   Form and maintain strong relationships with government partners across programs and with other key stakeholders such as Mobile Network Operators, other international NGOs, donor agencies, private sector.
•   Provide health technical leadership to ensure the quality and effectiveness of GF’s mHealth solution development and execution processes in Ghana
•   Lead  inter-disciplinary teams of staff and consultants to develop and launch innovative mobile services, in collaboration with project partners and other stakeholders.
•   Support and continually strengthen the capacity of project managers in the development and execution of work plans, budgets, implementation tracking, donor reporting, and impact assessment.
•   Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies and activities, and the strategic use of data to assess and strengthen the health impact of GF Ghana’s programs.
•   Provide support to Ghana country office operations and finance, including support to budget development and management, human resource management, and office administration.
•   Develop various public communication pieces about Grameen Foundation’s work on an as-needed basis.
•   Participate in relevant national working groups.

Availability
The Health Systems Lead/DCD 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

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in public health, health policy and/or health administration
•   A minimum of five years of experience in health system strengthening and project management, preferably in Africa

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
•   Proven ability to think and work both strategically and operationally
•   Proven ability to liaise successfully with senior US and host country government officials, international agencies, private sector companies, and donor organizations
•   Proven ability using sound judgment to manage challenging circumstances and resolve conflicts
•   Financial management, budget design, and grants under contract management expertise is essential
•   Experience building capacity of and empowering local staff and institutions highly desirable
•   Proven experience building and effectively supervising a diverse team of local and expatriate employees and consultants
•   Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, and conflict management skills
•   Fluency in English, and strong written and spoken English skills
•   Strong presentation and writing 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
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related)
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than 30th September, 2014

To Bernice Nasimiyu: bnasimiyu@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 30 September, 2014

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