Job Vacancy For District Coordinators At SPRING Ghana (Northern Region)



JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

Job Title: District Coordinators (selected districts)

JSI has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Summary:
JSI is in search of a District Coordinator to work in collaboration with the Field Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day management and operations of implementing the SPRING/Ghana work plan and high impact nutrition interventions at the district level. The District Coordinator will also provide technical input and managerial oversight into the implementation of SPRING/Ghana activities.

•   Job Location: Selected Districts in Northern and Upper East Regions, Ghana*.
•   Reporting Relationship:   The District Coordinator reports to the Field Coordinator based in Tamale, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   In consultation with the Field Coordinator, manage the implementation of SPRING activities, based on the approved SPRING/Ghana workplan, at the District level
•   Provide day to day management and oversight of SPRING/Ghana activities at district level
•   Serve as a representative of SPRING/Ghana at the district level, in managing district level partner relationships and implementing SPRING/Ghana activities
•   Coordinate with district government and the DHS and District Nutritionist
•   Ensure activities are implemented with a high level of quality
•   Follow up on all trainings to evaluate impact, provide feedback on practical implementation, and plan activities additional accordingly
•   Manage joint supervision activities with government counterparts
•   Prepare quarterly review and planning sessions at the district level
•   Provide data and narrative for quarterly and annual reports, and ensure information accurately reflects district level engagement
•   Oversee local partners in planned activities for community outreach and ensure adherence to agreed contracts and targets
•   Undertake monitoring activities as defined by Field Coordinator and M & E team
•   Organize the logistics of training events within the district
•   Manage and monitor the SPRING/Ghana district level budget and ensure month end reconciliation
•   Supervise the District Project Officer and ensure effective performance of activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Community Development/ Program Management/Public Health/Nutrition or Agriculture
•   At least 6 years of management experience of rural/ public health/agricultural development programs
•   Significant experience of management of integrated programming at the district level.
•   Experience of working with local partners and government support projects
•   Financial management experience
•   Significant skills in planning processes with multiple stakeholders
•   Computer literate; proficient with word and Excel.
•   Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills.
•   Detail-oriented.
•   Strong skills in teamwork and exhibits strong leadership

Location: Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@spring-nutrition.org or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is 3 July 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 03 July, 2014

www.jsi.com
http://www.spring-nutrition.org