The Social- Franchise Field Officer (SFFO) will be responsible for recruitment and retaining, ongoing support, monitoring and supervision of 30 members of the Blue Star Franchise Network.

The Social Franchise Field Officer will also be responsible for the overall business success of each outlet this includes the general management, cleanliness,marketability, clinical and non-clinical training needs and the overall performance of each outlet/facility.

The Social Franchise Field Officer will work closely and collaboratively with other teams and report to the Regional Manager/Coordinator as the case may be. The post is based in Accra, South East Sector and requires frequent field work.

Key responsibilities:

•   Identify demand creation gaps and implement appropriate marketing action plan to improve client uptake of services.
•   Monitor and manage franchisee performance and suggest appropriate interventions to achieve High Quality/High Volume level.
•   Plan and implement innovative community interventions to support franchisees on intensive community mobilization activities e.g. special 'family planning" days and community durbars.
•   Develop a strong working relationship with franchisees including BlueStar Ladies and Ghana Health Service (GHS) facilities.
•   Carry out quarterly or monthly supervisory visits to all supported franchisees, the BlueStar Ladies and GHS facilities.
•   Track performance and payment compliance of all franchisees, especially the capital invested ones.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Marketing, Social Work, Social Sciences, Population or Development Studies.

Experience/Skills

•   At least Three (3) years experience in working with INGOs and /or government agencies in a similar role.
•   Computer literate (Microsoft Word,  PowerPoint and Excel and Internet)
•   Able to manage and work independently and efficiently
•   Ability to drive will be an advantage
•   Good Interpersonal Skills and communicate effectively
•   Proactive and results oriented Experience in working on the field and with rural communities
•   Experience in community mobilisations and monitoring
•   Excellent report writing skills
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

This is a local position. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana. Please label application and email with the exact job title and location if indicated.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director - Human Resource and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267, Accra

Or by e-mail through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 28 April, 2015