Job Description:

Regional Representative required for Adolescent Reproductive Healthcare (ARH) project in Ghana – UK DFID funded

Project Name: Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Programme
Reporting Manager: Team Leader
Expected Start Date: ASAP

Futures Group is seeking applications from development professionals with a background in reproductive health, who have the capabilities needed to assume the role of Regional Representative, which substantively fulfils the role of the Deputy Team Leader, in the DFID-funded ARH project in Ghana.
The project aims to strengthen the Ghanaian government’s capacity to manage and implement the outputs of the programme and generate evidence to allow the scaling-up of cost-effective ARH interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Build the capacity of government and other partners implementing the programme to strengthen the design, implementation and monitoring of interventions
•   Support the Team Leader in establishing a system to coordinate cross-sectoral programmes at national, regional and district levels
•   Assist in the assessment, disbursement, monitoring of Implementing Partners receiving programme grant funds
•   Manage the coordination of short term technical assistance to government and other partners implementing the programme in Brong Ahafo
•   Provide support to senior-level content knowledge, technical assistance, consultation, and support for the development, execution, and monitoring of programme-specific strategies
•   Liaise with donors, the government, and other key stakeholders in Brong Ahafo
•   Provide support to reviews, and monitor programmatic functions, e.g., development of work plans and budgets in Brong Ahafo
•   Ensure quality of services and compliance per donor and programme requirements in Brong Ahafo Region
•   Participate in development of and/or prepare necessary programme-related reports, presentations, and deliverables
•   Manage the day-to-day operations of the Brong Ahafo regional office including the supervision of the Brong Ahafo-based project assistant

Qualification Required & Experience:

•   A minimum of a masters-level qualification in public health or relevant discipline, with a preference for a medical degree and experience in adolescent health
•   A minimum of 7 years’ experience in large-scale government, donor or development partner-supported health programmes in Ghana
•   Technical expertise in public health, with previous experience engaging with advocacy at national and community level – particularly related to adolescent and/or reproductive health
•   Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders, including project partners, donors, private sector, NGOs, and government departments
•   Previous experience in building the capacity of family planning service providers
•   Strong results orientation and commitment to accountability and value for money
•   Experience in ensuring that the implementation of field activities are fulfilled according to a logical framework
•   Strong personal qualities, including integrity, commitment to excellence, equality, openness, inclusiveness, and collegiality
•   Excellent written and spoken English is a must; local languages are an advantage

Salary: Competitive

Location: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested? Please e-mail your CV to:-

nazia.shaikh@grminternational.com with the subject ‘ARH Ghana RR’

Closing Date: 31th July 2014

About GRM Futures Group
GRM Futures Group is a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $350 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards.