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The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). PPAG, a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education, information, and services in Ghana, in close collaboration with OXFAM, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

Job Description

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services, hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

• LOCATION: TAMALE
• REPORT TO: SERVICE DELIVERING MANAGER/ YOUTH PROGRAMMES MANAGER

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
All Staff

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
National Youth Council, Regional Population Committees, GHS,NGOs, GES

JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of projects and activities at the project sites.

DUTIES

• Plan, monitor and coordinate activities and projects at the project site
• Supervise Youth Facilitators and Peer Educators for effective and efficient project implementation.
• Support, monitor and supervise YAM and YAB activities
• provide technical assistance and support to specific projects in the Association
• Manage project funds and commodities to support project planning, implementation and evaluation
• Organize effective and efficient outreach services and ensure timely submission of quality reports
• Document all project activities, lessons learnt, best practices for compilation of all reports (Programme and Financial) Monthly, Quarterly, Half Year and Annual
• Initiate the development of innovative programmes and projects for proposal writing
• Coordinate the activities of specific donor projects in the Association
• Responsible for the management of staff performance working in the facility
• Ensure effective financial administration within the programme year according to the provisions in the APB and ensure that resources are available for activity implementation
• Ensure collaboration between health-related NGO’s and initiates fund raising activities for sustainability.
• Ensure preparation and timely submission of financial and programme reports to the Head Office
• Advocate support for programmes from opinion leaders and projects teams for effective implementation
• Ensure the security of fixed assets of the Association Facilitates partnerships and collaboration in project communities
• Ensure efficient use of project resources
• Collate, analyze and prepare project reports
• Ensures that quality services are carried out to the satisfaction of the clients
• Assist volunteers to provide counseling services where and when necessary
• Provide technical support and training to volunteers who require additional guidance
• prepare monthly forecasts for the specific period
• Collate and analyses service statistics including contraceptive tracking for the period
• Ensure the formation of volunteer branches in the area and build the capacities of both staff and volunteers to play their roles
• Develop and market project proposals for the Association and be responsible for marketing PPAG within the catchment area
• Represent management at the facility level
• Prepare Annual Work Plan and Performance Appraisal
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor/SMT

Required Skills or Experience

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Have a first degree in the Sciences, Social Sciences/Psychology, Nursing with a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a similar position.

OTHER QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a good and strong knowledge in the current Reproductive and Sexual Health and its related issues
• Be highly skilled in the use of the computer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage staff
• Experience of working with the youth will be an advantage
• Have a high sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgmental
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Have the ability to work under pressure and for long hours
• Must be a team player and be able to take initiatives
• Must be Youth Friendly