Ipas, a global not-for-profit reproductive health organization that has, for three decades, been working globally to improve women's lives through a focus on reproductive health.

Description Of Job

This technical position reports to the Health Systems Advisor and works with the Health Systems unit in-country to provide technical expertise in developing training curricula and tools; build training, service delivery improvement and scale up capacity; provide technical assistance for projects and communicate and disseminate Ipas's training, service delivery improvement, scale up and related approaches.

He/She will spend approximately 50% of his/her time for travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Supports assigned country Health Systems resources as needed; provide technical assistance in accordance with country or project work plan
•  Help plan and support training for health care staff
•  Provide supportive supervision and other technical support (communication, training, equipping and IEC materials) to service delivery sites to ensure provision of high quality care and increased utilization of services
•  Work with appropriate staff to develop and write reports, studies, and presentations related to Ipas Health Systems improvement efforts; country research and evaluation efforts; including information for donor documents

The duty station for position is Accra, Ghana, and the offer will be on a one/two years renewable contract basis, subject to good performance and availability of funds. Remuneration will be based on qualification and experience, commensurate with industry standards

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (including BSc. Nursing); an advanced degree in the relevant discipline (MBCHB/MD) will be preferred;
•  4+ years relevant experience;
•  Demonstrated leadership and technical skills in areas of responsibility;
•  Strong communications and writing skills;
•  Demonstrated computer experience;
•  Demonstrated cross-cultural/language skills

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, send cover letter and resume including contact telephone numbers, email addresses and 2 references by email or by post to the address below:

ipasghana@ipas.org

or

Ipas Ghana
PMB CT 193
Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 12 September, 2012

Note: Ipas Ghana management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The offer will be opened until position are filled up.

Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about Ipas, please visit our website at: www.ipas.org