Jhpiego\u00a0is an international health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For almost forty years, Jhpiego has put evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice to overcome barriers to high-quality health care services, and has empowered frontline health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions that strengthen the delivery of health care services.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Digital Health Program Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n The Program Officer will provide management and technical assistance to the conceptualization, development, and implementation of digital learning materials, working collaboratively with project teams. The position is based in Accra.<\/p>\n The successful candidate will possess public health knowledge, experience implementing educational technology solutions in the field, and an in-depth understanding of instructional design related to teaching and learning in traditional, blended, and online courses, as well as experience using a range of applications and tools to develop digital learning materials.<\/p>\n DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Technical<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide technical direction on the production and implementation of digital learning materials Planning and Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n Provide project management for the design, creation and revision of digital learning materials such as modules, learning objects, courses and apps<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop detailed implementation plan and schedule for development of digital learning materials and related activities Working closely with project teams, coordinate and facilitate workshops, meetings, school visits and other activities as needed on development and integration of digital learning materials<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop detailed schedule Coordination, Networking and Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Establish and maintain productive relationships and linkages with key stakeholders including health training institutions, government officials, NGOs and private sector Record Keeping and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure adequate and organized record keeping and timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of all project activities including plans, implementation progress, annual reports, workshops, school visits and training Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Promote and support the dissemination of project information and experience sharing among the project team, country office and with other country, regional and headquarters-based staff<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0 All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Model the Jhpiego mission and values Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 University degree in education, instructional design or instructional\/educational technology or in a related professional field, public health, or information community technology related field with requisite work experience Experienced in:<\/p>\n Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating technology-assisted projects<\/p>\n Coordinating program activities with governmental, non-governmental and private sector partners<\/p>\n Collaborating with partners to provide technical assistance and implement program activities<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience with training, staff development, and teaching Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Please apply with a cover letter and detailed CV including three referees. Email applications to work2savelives@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date: 19 January, 2017 \u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer \u2022<\/p>\n Only short-listed applicants will be contacted<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jhpiego\u00a0is an international health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. 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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide instructional technology\/design support to project teams for eLearning activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and revise materials for stand-alone and inclusion in a learning management system
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide technical assistance in piloting digital learning materials
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Advise on learning strategies, application and integration for technology and instructional technology resources in health training institutions and health facilities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Research and evaluate instructional technology resources and their effectiveness
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Create user and other documentation as needed, including reference and job aids<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review and update plans as needed and communicate changes
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop budget and follow proper procurement processes for development of materials, trainings and workshops and submit for activity advances
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Administer activity related funds as per policy and reconcile with finance team after activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor implementation progress, activity budgets and make revisions as needed to meet targets and objectives
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Anticipate potential challenges and identify proactive measure to mitigate against them<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and\/or modify materials including facilitation \/ trainers notes for workshops, meetings or visits
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Conduct trainings and meetings as planned
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Write and submit reports on activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Keep accurate records of trainings and activities<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Represent Jhpiego and the project in meetings, workshops and events
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work with relevant stakeholders, partners, leadership and staff in the continued development of the vision to use technology for teaching and learning<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborate with the program and M&E team members to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of eLearning activities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Share records with relevant stakeholders and supervisors as needed
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor performance against results framework
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collate and provide data for entry into JADE
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Write reports as needed or tasked including key issues, achievements, challenges and lessons learned
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Write success stories and case studies and share to relevant audiences
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Take photographs and get signed informed consent<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in the business development process
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and\/or organizational objectives<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 At least 3-5 years\u2019 experience in the field of instructional\/educational technology, including designing, developing, and managing technology-based instructional projects and programs and eLearning development efforts<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Interested in keeping up-to-date with educational technologies and technology standards
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Understand the constraints and benefits of different technologies
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of public health programs and related issues and technology applications and ability to translate between the public health and technology sectors
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to produce rich media in various formats
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fluent in written and spoken English
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Self-motivated, proactive and possess a positive attitude to work
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Require minimum supervision
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals\/objectives set by the organization
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Willing to and able to travel extensively within the country<\/p>\n