Country: Ghana
Closing date: 22 Nov 2019
GHEI is recruiting for a Health Program Coordinator (HPC) to be based in Humjibre, Ghana.
The ideal candidate is someone who is ready to get their hands dirty, has a willingness to give,
learn, and leave an impact through their commitment to this position! This role is ideal for
ambitious, thoughtful and service-oriented individuals looking to work for a high-impact,
grassroots, international development organization. We are deeply committed to finding the right person. The HPC must be able to commit to a full13 month term-of-service. They should be eager to learn, adaptable, fun, courageous and ready to take our health programs to the next level! If you are entrepreneurial and ready to go on this journey with us, read on….
Start Date: January 15, 2020
Duration: 13 months (January 15, 2020-February 15, 2021). First 15 days will involve remote-based onboarding, training and analysis with GHEI’s Executive Director, Maternal Health technical experts and the current HPC. It is not required to be based in Ghana at this time.
The HPC is required to be in Ghana on/or around February 1, 2020 and the in-country
duration will be through February 15, 2021.
Job Summary: This position entails working with GHEI’s local health staff and community
health workers to plan, implement, and monitor a range of community-based health
activities. The primary focus will be on managing and the future development of the
Mother Mentor Program, which aims to improve maternal health and early child health and
development. The HPC will be the program lead, working with local staff and US-based
consultants to ensure the success of the program. The HPC will also be responsible for
overseeing the scaled-back Malaria Prevention and Handwashing with Soap at Schools
Programs. In addition, the HPC plans and facilitates health evaluation and outreach
projects carried out by short-term volunteer groups during the summer months and
pediatric residents, during the spring.
Reports To: In Ghana, this position reports to GHEI’s Country Director. Functionally, the HPC will report to the remote-based Technical Expert for Health who will provide development guidance.
Responsibilities:
Program Management and Development (60%)
• Lead the health team in the management and implementation of the Mother Mentor
Program
• Oversee the Malaria Prevention and Handwashing with Soap at Schools Programs
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of all health programs
• Plan and manage short-term volunteer health projects by planning suitable projects,
writing itineraries and project-specific handbooks, and assisting with onsite logistics and
emotional support
• Work with medical volunteers to implement annual health trainings and evaluations
• Support in fund development activities for health, including writing and developing grant
proposals, sponsorship packages and exploring collaborative partnerships
• Interface regularly with target communities and local government agencies; network with
local government agencies to integrate and align GHEI health programs with existing
government health priorities and strategies
• Ensure the delivery of a quality donor experience to all GHEI health program donors
Administration (25%)
• Generate reports for internal use, funders, and local government agencies
• Create and monitor budgets and expenses for all health programs
Capacity Building (15%)
• Mentor and build management capacity of two local Health Program Administrators
(HPAs) through formal and informal trainings and activities as they take on more of a
leadership role within the organization
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Masters in a related field (e.g Public Health, International
Health)
• Knowledge and experience in maternal and child health care
• Minimum 1 year of project management experience, preferably in a developing country
• Strong preference for candidates familiar with logic models and program design specifics
• Experience with data analysis generating descriptive statistics (Excel is sufficient)
• Knowledge and experience in proposal writing
• Familiarity with creating budgets and tracking expenditures
• Fluency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to live and work in a low-resource environment with limited internet capabilities and
intermittent power outages
• Demonstrated cross-cultural awareness
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders in
Ghana and staff in the US
• Commitment to the highest professional standards, ethics, and values
• Resilient, patient, flexible, and willing to perform a wide variety of tasks as they arise
• Commitment to building local capacity and working within established local systems,
structures, and cultural norms
• Ability to work in close collaboration with the HPAs and as part of a multicultural team
Compensation – Please read carefully!
The HPC will receive a monthly stipend starting in January 2020 at 800 Ghana cedis a
month (approx. $200 - more than enough to live on in our area). Once in Ghana, the HPC
will also receive: housing on-site, a local sim card, initial transport to our operation from
Accra, all necessary immigration registrations and documents for foreign residents in
Ghana, and 25 days holiday a year. The HPC will be reimbursed for all program related
transportation and other costs.
Currently, GHEI puts nearly all of our funds into supporting our mission of providing necessary health and education programs for children in Ghana. Unfortunately, we cannot cover the cost of international travel, visas, and health insurance. Upon completion of the contract, GHEI is prepared to assist with letters of recommendation.
How to apply:
The application deadline is November 22, 2019. Applicants are strongly advised to apply
early as applications will be considered as they are submitted. Preference will be given to
applicants that submit well before the deadline.
To apply please send your resume and 'HPC application 2020' to aappiah@ghei.org with ‘HPC-Your Name’ as the subject line. To download the HPC application form, please visit our websitehttps://www.ghei.org/work-with-us
In addition, all applicants must provide one professional recommendation (preferably sent
directly from the recommender) to aappiah@ghei.org with ‘HPC-Your Name’ as the
subject line.
