{"id":13218,"date":"2016-05-17T14:53:02","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T14:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=13218"},"modified":"2016-11-17T10:06:40","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T10:06:40","slug":"usaid-ghana-recruitment-2016-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/usaid-ghana-recruitment-2016-2.html","title":{"rendered":"USAID Ghana Recruitment 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

USAID<\/strong> is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.<\/p>\n

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Company:\u00a0URC – Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category:\u00a0NGO \/ International Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job status:\u00a0Full-Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salary:\u00a0GH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Education:\u00a0Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience:\u00a05 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job expires:\u00a020 May-2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Project: USAID Systems for Health Project<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Department: Technical<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Position: Technical Program Officer<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Duty Location: Accra<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervisor: Deputy Chief of Party for Health Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The position is one of three positions located in the Technical Office of USAID Systems for Health Project in Accra.\u00a0 The incumbent will work closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party \u2013 Health Services to play a key role in the coordination of technical activities across the Systems for Health portfolio.<\/p>\n

Specific Tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide coordination support to the Systems for Health technical portfolio through:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor\/record timing of activities across technical areas (via activity calendars, etc.)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate with Systems for Health leadership, Technical and Operations teams to suggest efficient timing of activities that will allow the project to make the best use of labour and resources
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Follow up with technical teams on completion of activities, gathering activity deliverables for filing electronically in Systems for Health database
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in internal technical strategy and coordination meetings as well as meetings with external stakeholders, taking detailed minutes and following up with participants as necessary to finalize and distribute minutes to the Systems for Health team
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned across technical areas. With support from Systems for Health leadership, implement practices for improvement of Systems for Health technical processes and coordination.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide support to the Systems for Health Knowledge Management\/Communications team to prepare, write and edit communication materials and deliverables such as technical briefs, success stories, quarterly\/annual reports, etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in developing technical content for presentations and briefings as requested<\/p>\n

Research Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor and gather current technical knowledge to inform Systems for Health activities and distribute to relevant staff\/stakeholders
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 As directed, support technical staff with compilation of research on specific topics to be used for revision of training materials, policies, etc.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 An advanced Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy or related field required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of 5 years work experience in a health related field.\u00a0 Previous work with Ghana Health Service and\/or USG funded projects preferred.\u00a0 Track record of working effectively with a broad range of partners and in a team environment
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong verbal and written English communication skills is required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated high-quality technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter, addressed to the<\/p>\n

HR & Admin. Officer, <\/strong>
\nUSAID Systems for Health Project, <\/strong>
\nPMB CT 134, <\/strong>
\nAccra-Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n

To:<\/p>\n

nafful@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com<\/strong> indicating position title and location in the subject line.<\/p>\n

Please take note of the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you very much for your interest.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong> 20 May, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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