USAID Systems for Health Project is recruiting for the position of Community-Based Health Planning & Services (CHPS) Team Lead in the above-mentioned locations to be part of the Project’s Team.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the CHPS Team Lead will oversee a team of CHPS Advisors and a Construction Engineer. This team will work closely with other project staff as well as Ghana Health Service and Metropolitan and Municipal District Assemblies stakeholders at the district and sub-district levels to support access to and availability of Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS). In the case of the Northern and Volta Regions, the team will also put in place and manage contracts for construction and renovation of CHPS compounds and other health facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

•   Lead a team of CHPS Advisors who will work closely with regions, districts, sub-districts and CHPS zones to build stakeholder understanding of their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the CHPS Policy and Implementation Guidelines
•   Support CHPS development and strengthening in select districts in line with the CHPS implementation building blocks
•   Collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels to identify locations for construction of new CHPS compounds and rehabilitation of existing CHPS compounds; support the necessary subsequent steps to ensure CHPS functionality. (Northern and Volta Regions only)
•   Provide technical support to enhance continuity of service delivery through strengthening of an effective referral system across various levels of care
•   Provide technical support for strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration and linkages between districts, sub-districts, Community Health Offices/Community Health Nurses, community health management committees, community leaders; and community groups in the planning, implementation, and management of health services.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in public health or related field
•   Minimum of 10 years of experience in implementing CHPS
•   Proven ability to manage a diverse and decentralized team working in support of CHPS
•   Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local-level government officials, stakeholders, NGOs, and implementing partners
•   Good diplomatic, representational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels
•   Capacity to manage numerous tasks and report in a timely manner
•   Experience with USG-funded project is an added advantage.
•   Exceptional English (oral and written) communication skills required

Location: Greater Accra, Northern, and Volta

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should please email their CV and cover letter, addressed to the HR & Admin. Officer, USAID Systems for Health Project, Accra; to:-

nafful@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com  

Please indicate “Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Team Lead” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 17 August, 2015

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the experience and qualifications required for this position will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Thank you very much for your interest.