{Catholic Relief Services,West Mamprusi-Northern Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree, N/A,22 Sep-2015};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

The Agency’s three Signature Programming Areas include Emergency Response/Recovery, Agriculture Livelihoods and Health.  CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs where possible, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been working in Ghana since 1958 and currently focuses on health, and food security/livelihoods.

Mission Statement

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Job Description

•   Job Title: Field Officer – REST Project
•   Department: Programming
•   Unit:  Health
•   Location of Duty: West Mamprusi
•   Band:  C
•   Reports to:  Community Mobilization Specialist

Background
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Rural Emergency Health Service and Transport (REST) Project for a period of three years (March 2014 – February 2017)

Purpose
The primary function of the REST Field Officer  is provide  field level technical leadership and facilitative to the  project implementation team and partners to ensure accomplishment of the Rural Emergency Health Service and Transport (REST)  Project objectives and results, while meeting expected technical quality standards

Primary Responsibilities
Work with the Project Specialist in CRS sub-office in Tamale and with partner (Ghana Health Services) in implementation REST project strategies and activities. These include community mobilization and sensitization, formation of community-based groups (council of champions, repositioning of TBAs, Model Mothers), distributions project supplies and logistics, partner monitoring and project monitoring, project support in beneficiary selection and registration, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, coordination, and reporting.

Specifically, the Field Officer will:

•   Mobilize and sensitize communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership of projects
•   Work closely with community mobilization specialist  in the implementation of key project components at the health facility and the community levels
•   Coordinate and or lead step down training of community-based agents in the implementation of REST Project activities
•   Establish, identify and train/ facilitate the training of Model Mothers, Council of Champions, CETS members, Traditional Birth Attendants
•   Provide regular feedback to project coordinator via the community mobilization specialist, point persons of implementing partners and ensure proper project tracking, record keeping as well as field level documentation of project activities
•   Compile project reports highlighting project impact against indicators.
•   As delegated by the component specialists, liaise with project staff partner staff document and share lessons learned, experience and human interest stories related to project activities.
•   Conduct any other programming responsibility delegated by the Project Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Management

•   Collaborate with project implementing partners and the target communities to undertake all activities aimed at enhancing the achievement of project strategic objectives
•   Support  the capacity building programs for Ghana Health Service and community members in all the project strategies as outlined in the technical narrative of the project document
•   Collaborate with project component specialists and partners to develop annual work plans to ensure their timely implementation
•   In collaboration with the GHS, and the Community Based Agents to facilitate data gathering, analysis and reporting based on standard scientific processes and methods
•   In collaboration with the component specialists to identify and promptly resolve all trouble-shooting issues as they arise within the team and work on team building and team communication.
•   Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
•   Support the conduct of targeted assessments and surveys on timely basis
•   In collaboration with the component specialists to ensure accurate data processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   In collaboration with the M&E specialist, monitor REST project activities the schools and communities
•   Support review and assure timely completion and submission of project reports to the Project Coordinator via component specialists
•   Work closely with M&E Specialist, key component specialists to supervise key community-based agents (Link Providers, Model Mothers and Healthy Mothers and Newborn Care Committees)  on the M&E requirements of the project, and to assure that the REST Project meets set goals and objectives

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: CRS REST Project Coordinator – Health and other line Managers, Community Mobilization and M&E Specialists, and other Field Officers
•   External: District Directors of Health Services  in target districts

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Health/Nutrition or  related field with experience in maternal and child health projects or equivalent degree
•   Professional experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities is desirable
•   Flexibility; ability to work as a team in a multicultural context
•   Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•   Computer skills in Microsoft (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint) office

Personal Skills

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners/community-based agents
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially in local language of duty post
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to spend 90% of time in the field
•   Ability to ride motorbike in rough terrain
•   Physically fit, able to go to remote villages for 4 hours.

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation
•   List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Location: West Mamprusi, Northern Region

How to Apply For the Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 22 September, 2015

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).Field Officer – REST  Project

•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply
•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.

{URC,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Job Summary:

The Leadership Development Advisor will support the sustainability and expansion of a Leadership Development Program (LDP) for regional and district health teams. The incumbent will help ensure that regions and districts are able to continuously apply LDP principles, identify and address challenges and strengthen health service delivery.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Lead the expansion of the LDP to regions and districts
•   Promote sharing and dissemination of best practices and challenges in leadership development within and between regions
•   Support integration of LDP practices with quality improvement efforts to ensure that the knowledge and skills gained are utilized to identify and address gaps in service delivery
•   Support project efforts to coordinate the development of harmonized annual work plans and implementation plans among partners, regions and districts

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Public Health, Business Administration or related field
•   At least 8 years of experience in training and capacity development
•   Excellent organizational development and project management skills
•   Effective communication skills
•   Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with government counterparts, development partners and other partners
•   Experience working with USG-funded projects is an added advantage.

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter, addressed to the:-

HR & Admin. Officer,
USAID Systems for Health Project,
PMB CT 134,
Accra -Ghana

Or email to:-

hrghana@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com indicating “Leadership and Management Advisor” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 21 September, 2015

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

{URC,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Job Summary:

The Program Officer for External Coordination will work closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chiefs of Party to play a key role in the coordination of USAID Implementing Partners (IPs) in the Health Sector in Ghana.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Provide support to Systems for Health in the coordination of activities amongst the Health Sector IPs in Ghana:
a. Coordinate with the IPs to monitor/record timing of activities across technical and geographic areas (via activity calendars, etc.)
b. Ensure that Systems for Health leadership and relevant technical areas are informed of overlapping/concurrent activities being supported by IPs
c. Participate in external technical strategy, planning and coordination meetings, taking detailed minutes and following up with participants as necessary to finalize and distribute minutes and action items to the IPs
d. In collaboration with the Knowledge Management Specialist and Communications Specialist, ensure that reports, tools, best practices and lessons learned are synthesized and distributed to Health Sector IPs.
•   In collaboration with the Systems for Health Knowledge Management Specialist, establish and maintain an electronic space for the collection, organization, and sharing of project documents, reports, etc.
•   Track requests from Ghana Health Service, IPs and other key stakeholders for Systems for Health attendance/representation at key meetings/events/activities. Ensure proper follow up on all external stakeholder requests.
•   Assist in developing technical content for presentations and briefings as requested
•   Provide Research Support:
a. Monitor and gather current technical knowledge to inform Systems for Health activities and distribute to relevant staff/stakeholders
b. As directed, support technical staff with compilation of research on specific topics to be used for revision of training materials, policies, etc.
•   Other duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced Degree in Public Health or equivalent
•   Minimum of 5 years work experience in a health related field
•   Strong organizational skills
•   Previous work with Ghana Health Service and/or USG funded projects preferred
•   Demonstrated high-quality technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
•   Track record of working effectively with a broad range of partners and in a team environment

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter, addressed to the:-

HR & Admin. Officer,
USAID Systems for Health Project,
PMB CT 134,
Accra -Ghana

Or email to:-

hrghana@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com indicating “Program Officer, External Coordination” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 21 September, 2015

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

{URC,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,20 Sep-2015};

Job Summary:

The Senior Advisor for Regional Implementation, with the support of the Systems for Health Project Chief of Party and DCOPs, will provide senior level management and supervision of project regional staff and activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Provide technical and managerial oversight to all Systems for Health regional activities and supervision to Regional Coordinators and Regional Clinical Advisors
•   Oversee technical quality of regional implementation of activities, including providing review and approval of technical content for trainings, education materials, etc. as requested.
•   Conduct routine monitoring visits to Systems for Health field offices in Takoradi, Ho and Tamale to provide oversight to the management of regional activities
•   Facilitate effective communication between Systems for Health regional offices and main office in Accra. Serve as the primary liaison between the Regional Coordinators and Regional Clinical Advisors and the management team in Accra.
•   Represent Systems for Health at national and regional stakeholder meetings as required
•    Maintain flexibility and take on added responsibility as needed

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A medical doctor with eight years relevant experience as a senior-level manager of health programs, or A Masters in Public Health Nursing with fifteen years of public health nursing experience with good understanding of MNCH, RH/FP and Malaria areas is preferred.
•   Excellent planning, management and organizational skills
•   Proven leadership skills, including effective skills in developing interpersonal relationships, negotiations, and conflict management;
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter, addressed to the:-

HR & Admin. Officer,
USAID Systems for Health Project,
PMB CT 134,
Accra -Ghana

Or email to:-

hrghana@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com “Senior Advisor for Regional Implementation” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 21 September, 2015

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.