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Program Officer (Nurse/Midwife)

JOB SUMMARY
Company	EngenderHealt...
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Public Health
Location	Accra
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	GH¢
Education	Advanced Degr...
Experience	N/A
Job Expires	Jul 21, 2013
Contact	...

Company Profile

EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

EngenderHealth is a global health non-profit organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response. We partner with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support data-driven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health, reproductive rights, and inclusive systems and services. We bring more than 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today, we have a presence in 11 countries in Africa and Asia, where we have deep, long-standing connections with local organizations, government institutions, and healthcare providers.

Job Description

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

EngenderHealth is seeking expressions of interest from highly-qualified candidates in for the position below. All positions are based in Accra with periodic travel outside Accra. Interested candidates MUST be nationals from Ghana or possess a valid work authorization.

Reports to: Senior Program Officer

Scope of Position
The program officer is responsible for assisting the senior program officer in developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing health programs. The program officer coordinates and provides ongoing technical assistance and program support for the family planning component of R3M.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provides input to training content and program design.
Responsible for local program training which includes training logistics
Organize trainee follow up.
Monitor quality improvement activities.
Conduct field visits to monitor the training activities and provide technical assistants.
Assists in the development of country strategies and work plans.
Develop and monitor the sub grants to recipients
Prepare progress, activity, and training reports.
Review quarterly progress, narrative, statistical, financial and training reports submitted by sub recipients.
Assist the data manager with data entry
Assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

BA Nursing or Diploma/Certificate in Public Health or Midwifery. MPH preferable
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
Good writing skills
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point);
Ability to work under pressure.
ability to handle a variety of tasks and juggle priorities
Good judgment and initiative;
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
Willingness to travel 30 percent of time.

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