Job Vacancy For Project Officer for Safe Motherhood Project At Care Net Ghana (Akatsi)



Care Net Ghana is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the vulnerable in society. Founded in 1996, Care Net Ghana has extensive experience addressing numerous factors that marginalize vulnerable groups especially women and children within Ghanaian communities
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Our activities are focused on Education, Health, Child Rights, Environmental Conservation and Youth Development.

Description Of Job

Job Location: Akatsi

Background Information:

To contribute towards the reduction in maternal and child mortality by improving delivery conditions, ANC and PNC services in the Akatsi District

Responsibilities:

•  In collaboration with the Project Manager, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the project in the Akatsi District
•  Assist in liaising with the Akatsi District Health Directorate in discussing implementation modalities of project
•  Facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders to review project
•  Maintain operational databases for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project and ensure proper documentation of program documents;
•  Provide comprehensive analysis of project activities (including participation trends, evaluation forms for impact analysis) and assist in reporting progress of implementation
•  Assist in drafting quarterly project reports
•  Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•  The ideal candidate must have a minimum of diploma in social work
•  Candidate must have at least 2 years working experience in the health sector with emphasizes on maternal health
•  Must have ability to organize and coordinate field activities
•  Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills
•  Must be prepared to work in the communities with up to 80% of the time being in the communities
•  Have working knowledge in MS office
•  Must be fluent in Ewe and from the project area would be preferable
•  Holder of Driver’s license will be an added advantage
•  Candidates must be 25 – 34years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates should please submit an application letter and curriculum vitae to:

tswanzy@carenetghana.org

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012

Applicants are required to state: “APPLICATION FOR PROJECT OFFICER – AKATSI” in the subject line.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.