Plan Recruiting foe Health Specialist

Plan Ghana Recruiting foe Health Specialist. This is a middle management position based in the Country Office, Accra. The position reports directly to the Program Support Manager. JOB SUMMARY Company     Plan Ghana Industry     NGO Category     Public Health Location     Accra Job Status     Full-time Salary     GH¢ Education     Master'... Experience     5 years Job Expires     21 Oct, 2011 Contact     ... Job Purpose: To lead and provide technical expertise in the design and management of all Health related programming within the organization. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the implementation of the Health program section of the Country Strategic Plan to achieve the set objectives in a quality and timely manner to support the fulfillment of the rights of children Provide technical support to Program Unit offices (PUs) in the implementation of all health related programme activities Provide technical support in building the capacity of Community Based Organisations to enhance their capacity and improve their performance Facilitate situational analysis, baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation of health activities in the PUs to identify current situations, future impacts and guide implementation Liaise with grant department in sourcing adequate funds both internationally and externally for the implementation for health activities as outlined in the Country Programme Develop training a programmes, and facilitate training of staff and partners Conduct regular visits to the PUs to provide technical guidance to staff and partners Facilitate building of partnerships, networks coalitions and alliances with other stakeholders Ensure Gender and Child Protection is mainstream in all health related programs Conduct health related research to inform Plan's advocacy strategy Ensure an effective Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) is in place to support Knowledge Management Participate in, and contribute to regional, sub-regional and national development and other health initiatives Fulfill Plan's Child Protection Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse Required Skills or Experience A master's degree in Public Health or a university degree in Health or Allied Science or equivalent At least 5 years experience as a health staff At least 5 years experience in the civil service At least 5 years experience in a similar role in an international organization similar to Plan Knowledge: Knowledgeable of the health system in Ghana Seen as a source of health expertise, and proactive in sharing knowledge and advice Strong knowledge of the Rights of the Child Development of wining grans proposals Strong competencies to plan, prioritize, and execute autonomously with a strategic approach Good analytical skills Communicates clearly and effectively Excellent report writing skills Strong team-building and motivational skills Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet etc Good team player Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in a participative community approach  Attitudes: Develops, motivates, coaches and promotes high performance by Health staff and collaborators Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes Ability to work within multiple teams at country and international levels Promotes innovation and learning Ability to facilitate participative progresses that aim to decision making and agreement How To Apply Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and a copy of the certificate of their highest academic qualification to the address below. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. People and Culture Manager Plan Ghana Private Mail Bag Osu Main Post Office Accra Or E-mail to: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org Office Location: No. 10 Yiyiwa Street, Abelenkpe Search for Other Jobs Here