Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and provide organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 35 country offices and the US, our staff from more than 74 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH seeks Regional Coordinators for a five-year USAID Health Systems Strengthening project that will support equitable improvement in health status in Ghana.

•   The project will be managed from Accra, and will work at national, regional and district levels, with implementation in five regions. Regional coordinators will be hired for 5 regions: Western, Central, Greater Accra, Northern, Volta.
•   Each Regional Coordinator will represent the office in the specified region.
•   S/he will be the point person to coordinate and implement activities.
•   S/he will supervise the regional office staff and oversee the administrative, financial and logistic function of the regional office.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Manage the day to day functions of the regional office (administrative, financial and logistic)
•   Work closely with the teams at the Accra office with the implementation of activities at regional level
•   Participate in the implementation of the work plan activities at regional level
•   Facilitate communication between the regional office and the Accra office
•   Represent the project during work groups at community level and with the staff at the primary health facilities
•   Act as the focal liaison person between the regional offices and the Accra office
•   Report on the activities of the regional office, in a timely manner

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in relevant field, such as medicine, management or education
•   Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably on a United States Government-funded project
•   Prior experience working in the Ghanaian health system is preferred
•   Excellent planning, management and organisational skills
•   Proven leadership skills, including effective skills in developing interpersonal relationships, negotiations and conflict management
•   Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
•   Strong verbal and written English communication skills

This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

Location: Greater Accra, Volta, Western, Central and Northern

How To Apply For The Job

Please send CV / resumes to: Mr Austine Felix:-

afelix@msh.org

Closing Date: 18 March, 2014