Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for a well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individual with relevant qualification/s and experience to occupy the below position in the organisation. MSIG's goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of family planning and other sexual reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International's global partnership, which operates in over 37 countries worldwide

The Project Assistant (4) will provide administrative and logistical support to the project team and support the Project Officer/ Coordinator to plan and undertake the various components i.e. community mobilisation (region -wide); training and accreditation of external private and public sector health centres to be "youth friendly"; expansion of MSIG's call centre to accommodate the needs of young people through the accredited facilities in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.The Project Assistant will work closely and collaborativety with the project team and report to the Project Officer or Coordinator as the case may be.The post is based in MSIG Regional Offices in the four Regions/Sectors namely; Accra, Kurnasi.Takoradi and Tamale and require frequent field work.

Length of contract: One (1) year contract

Key responsibilities:

•   Assist in entry into targeted communities and campuses and maintain good relationships with community and student group leaders over the life of the project
•   Work collaboratively with MSIG engaged Community Marketing Agents with support from Community Access Coordinator
•   Liaise effectively with SHS/University campus peer educators to carry out activities
•   Participate in the development of action plans of partners and provide assistance to implement the plans to achieve youth project goals and planned results
•   Manage and account for project expenses and ensure expenditures conform to budget
•   Conduct community visits to monitor youth project activities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's Degree in Public Health,Allied Health Sciences or Social Sciences/Development studies
•   Other professional qualifications, ideally in project management will be an advantage
•   At least 2 years of relevant post-graduation work experience
•   Experience in working with young people (e.g. behaviour change communication activities, marketing activities, peer educator programmes, etc)
•   Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to write high quality reports
•   Experience working with NGOs and Ghana Health Service as implementation partners
•   Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, internet etc
•   Experience in client relationship management
•   Analytical and results oriented
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

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: 19 December, 2014

•   These are all local positions. 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 if indicated.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be invited.