The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG). An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a Leading Provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services.

Job Summary

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO working in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRN), in close collaboration with the Japanese Organisation for International Co-operation in Family Planning (JOICEP), An International NGO in the Field of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Hereby invites results-oriented and committed person to apply for the above vacant position on a New Project Funded by the Government of Japan and to be implemented jointly by JOICFP, PPAG and the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

Location: Kotoso, Kwahu East
Project Duration: Two (2) Years

Report To: The Middle Zonal Manager

Job Purpose:
To co-ordinate and ensure the successful implementation of project activities under the JOICFP/PPAG/GHS Project.

Key Responsibilities Include:
The person will carry out the following duties in close co-operation with other staff:

•  Coordinate, plan and ensure implementation of project activites
•  Establish and maintain contact with district stakeholders
•  Identify SRH needs in the project area and initiate innovate activities to address them
•  Compile monthly/quarterly and other reports as required by the project schedule
•  Ensure timely preparation and submission of all financial returns and programme report (monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually)
•  Ensure inventory of all assets and commodities in the project area
•  Ensure efficient use of funds and resources for implementation
•  Ensure all the training of community volunteers (Peer Educators, CBS Agents etc)
•  Supervise all staff  in the project area
•  Appraise the performance of subordinate staff
•  Support Project Staff to develop work plans
•  Assist in the development of Zonal APB
•  Prepare quarterly forecast for implementation
•  Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person Must:

•  Have a first degree in the Sciences, Social Sciences/Psychology with minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a similar position. A second degree will be an advantage
•  Have a good knowledge in Reproductive and Sexual Health and its related issues
•  Be highly skilled in the use of the computer
•  Have a high sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgment
•  Have the ability to work under pressure and for long hours
•  Must have good innovative proactive and goal-oriented skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Be able to communicate effectively
•  Must be Youth Friendly
•  Must be able to work with little or no supervision
•  Ability to travel at short notice

Location: Kotoso, Kwahu East

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O. Box AN 5756
Accra-North

Or drop in at PPAG Head Office, Laterbiokorshie.

Closing Date: 01 March 2013