PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. PATH is seeking to recruit for several positions as follows.

PATH/Ghana’s advocacy initiative works to improve global health by increasing awareness and support of maternal health priorities by targeted policymakers. PATH/Ghana advocates for change by working with policymakers, advocates, and other influential individuals and groups. We leverage our unique expertise as a provider of field, technology, and program solutions that are innovative, field-driven, scalable, affordable, and based on best practices to influence and inform public policy decisions.

Specifically, we work with government and civil society to advocate for the prevention of post-partum hemorrhage in the third stage of labor and the appropriate use of Oxytocin and Oxytocin in Uniject. Our work is data driven and research based.

Job Summary

Maternal Health Advocacy Advisor, Maternal & Child Health/Nutrition
Tracking Code: 5476

Job Description
To be considered for this position, applicants must have the legal authority to work and currently reside in Ghana. Relocation and work permits will not be provided.

PATH is seeking a Maternal Health Advocacy Advisor based in Accra, Ghana to support PATH’s emerging advocacy and policy initiatives in the areas of maternal health in Ghana. This position will coordinate with and receive direction from the Ghana Research Coordinator, while also reporting to the US-based Oxytocin Initiative Project Director, in PATH’s Washington DC office.

Specific responsibilities include:

•  Developing and implementing advocacy strategies and corresponding activities to advance specific policy change in support of maternal and newborn health in Ghana.
•  Advising and informing policy efforts from lessons and information learned from the Oxytocin in Uniject and misoprostol studies carried out specifically in Ghana and the sub-region. Cultivating and strengthening relationships with targeted policymakers, government and ministerial officials and staff, and key opinion leaders to promote priority policy changes.
•  Developing and producing innovative advocacy materials to effectively make the case and promote priority policy changes to key policymakers and other external audiences. Advocacy materials may include print, online, and multi-media formats.
•  Analyzing policy, understanding the situation and developing and drafting policy recommendations.
•  Liaising with and providing support to project consultants through a range of tasks, including organizing internal and external meetings, research and documentation support, and presentation and publication development.
•  Planning for, coordinating and facilitating events, including advocacy and outreach meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.
•  Representing PATH at national, regional and international conferences and events as necessary.
•  Contributing to the development and dissemination of cross-organization advocacy lessons learned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Ability to analyze and draft policy.
•  Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with national government officials, NGO partners, and international organizations.
•  Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
•  Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
•  Project management experience in a project-milestone framework.
•  Some experience in budget development and financial management.
•  Ability to independently manage multiple diverse tasks by setting priorities and scheduling resources.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
•  Willingness to travel as necessary.
•  Fluency in English.

Required Experience

•  Masters degree in public health, public policy or related field required with eight to ten years of professional experience in developing and implementing a wide variety of advocacy and policy initiatives in the Ghana context and technical content knowledge of maternal health issues.
•  A successful candidate would bring existing, professional, high-level government and political contacts in Accra and throughout Ghana.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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To be considered for this position, applicants must have the legal authority to work and currently reside in Ghana. Relocation and work permits will not be provided.

Closing Date:  04 April, 2013

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.