Healthcare Jobs (July 2017)

Our client, a global health Non-Governmental Organization with the aim of improving the health of people in developing countries is seeking to hire a proactive Technical Advisor-Family Planning to support their operations in Ghana.

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Advisor- family Planning

Role Profile

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH).

Duties

Provide technical leadership in the FP Social Marketing program.

With technical oversight, provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of specific technical components of programs.

Participate in Training of Channels of distribution for the company.

Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities, and following the standards and practices of the department and division.

Responsible for planning and scheduling own work flow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.

Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed indicators, and institutes improvements to processes.

Maintains a relationship with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies and other NGOs.

Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.

Ensures that project implementation remains technically sound.

Contributes to planning and making recommendations for department/program/project concept, operations, and/or implementation.

Influences design and scope of FP initiatives and programs.

Reviews, analyses and evaluates the effectiveness of programs/projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.

Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

Represents the organization to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.

Coordinates with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field for situations that is less routine and more unusual.

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION

At least 3 years’ experience providing support as a midwife

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Midwifery Studies

A Medical Certificate will be an advantage

REQUIREMENTS

Project Management Experience.

Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.

Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

Ability to build strong and long-term relationship and networks.

Ability to give clear advice to employees at all levels and consultants and to interpret policies correctly and constructively so as to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to work flexibly and under own initiative to achieve objectives.

COMPETENCIES

Organizational and planning skills

Information gathering and monitoring skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Judgment and decision-making ability

Initiative

Confidentiality

Team member

Attention

How to Apply

To Apply please send CVs to [email protected]