Job Title: Maternal and Child Health Project Coordinator (MCHPC)
Job Location: Accra, Greater Accra
Job Descriptions
- Preparing annual and quarterly work plans and budgets to guide the implementation of the Maternal and Child Health Project while ensuring financial compliance and accountability
- Planning and facilitating training of Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Community Health Volunteers in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition education in communities to promote positive MNCH behaviour and practices
- Preparing tender documents for the procurement of maternal health equipment and accessories for CHPS facilities
- Developing strategic relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, especially the Ghana Health Service at national, regional, district and community levels
- Working closely with the Director for Partnerships and resource mobilization to identify funding opportunities and writing project proposals for scaling up The Hunger Project – Ghana’s Maternal and Child Health Programme
- Work with the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) Team to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including preparation of monitoring reports and mainstreaming accountability mechanisms
- Jointly conducting regular site monitoring visits to ensure quality programme implementation
- Developing and sharing quarterly, biannual and annual reports based on donor requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Master’s degree in either Public Health, Development Planning or any related discipline from an accredited institution
- At least 7 years of working experience in project management and community mobilization with a focus on maternal and child health services delivery
- Strong facilitation and report writing skills
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Ghana Health Service System
- Deep understanding of the community based health planning and systems (CHPS)
- Experience in budgeting and handling finances
- Preparedness to travel frequently to work in rural areas
- Computer literacy, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web and outlook)
- Ability to plan and implement project activities independently, with minimum supervision
- A good team player and excellent communication skills to manage relationships
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral
- Must have good writing and proposal development skills
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