Program Officer, Health Systems Strengthening (Ghana)
Results for Development, Ghana
Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
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Job Category
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No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 20, 2021
Last Date
Apr 20, 2021
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Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.
We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversityof ideas, identities, perspectives and backgroundsis vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
R4D seeks a highly motivated and dynamic Program Officer based in Accra, Ghana to play a key role on the USAID Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator (HSS Accelerator) program in Ghana.Please note, this position is grant-funded through 2023. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.This position includes a Ghanaian benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits.
Program summary:The HSS Accelerator is a global, USAID Cooperative Agreement to strengthen institutions and processes, and build local expertise, to ensure that health systems can tackle future challenges and weather shocks with less reliance on external support. The HSS Accelerator is applying a potentially paradigm-changing approach to support countries on their journey to self-reliance. And, to ultimately ensure that health systems work for the people and communities who need them.The HSS Accelerator is led by Results for Development (R4D) with support from the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF, headquartered in Nigeria), and ICF. Additional global, regional, and local partners will be selected in partnership with USAID/OHS and USAID Missions based on demand.
Opportunity:R4D is seeking a Program Officer (PO) based in Accra, Ghana. The Program Officer will work on selected workstreams under the HSS Accelerator activity in Ghana, alongside staff based in Ghana and the US. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the team works collaboratively with the Ghanaian government stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program.A successful candidate should have strong leadership, program management, and stakeholder management skills. S/he should have a technical background in health systems strengthening, with experience working on quality assurance and quality improvement issues. S/he should also be highly motivated, a creative problem solver; have strong analytical, communication, process facilitation, and collaboration skills; and have a commitment to excellence and producing results.This position is based in Accra, Ghana and will report to the Country Director in Accra.Responsibilities
We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversityof ideas, identities, perspectives and backgroundsis vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
R4D seeks a highly motivated and dynamic Program Officer based in Accra, Ghana to play a key role on the USAID Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator (HSS Accelerator) program in Ghana.Please note, this position is grant-funded through 2023. Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.This position includes a Ghanaian benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits.
Program summary:The HSS Accelerator is a global, USAID Cooperative Agreement to strengthen institutions and processes, and build local expertise, to ensure that health systems can tackle future challenges and weather shocks with less reliance on external support. The HSS Accelerator is applying a potentially paradigm-changing approach to support countries on their journey to self-reliance. And, to ultimately ensure that health systems work for the people and communities who need them.The HSS Accelerator is led by Results for Development (R4D) with support from the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF, headquartered in Nigeria), and ICF. Additional global, regional, and local partners will be selected in partnership with USAID/OHS and USAID Missions based on demand.
Opportunity:R4D is seeking a Program Officer (PO) based in Accra, Ghana. The Program Officer will work on selected workstreams under the HSS Accelerator activity in Ghana, alongside staff based in Ghana and the US. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the team works collaboratively with the Ghanaian government stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program.A successful candidate should have strong leadership, program management, and stakeholder management skills. S/he should have a technical background in health systems strengthening, with experience working on quality assurance and quality improvement issues. S/he should also be highly motivated, a creative problem solver; have strong analytical, communication, process facilitation, and collaboration skills; and have a commitment to excellence and producing results.This position is based in Accra, Ghana and will report to the Country Director in Accra.Responsibilities
- The PO will serve as a key member of the team, contributing technical assistance to specific health system challenges and supporting implementation of project activities. Responsibilities will encompass administrative, project management, research, and communication tasks (among others). S/he may be expected to:
- Provide support on a range of project technical and administrative tasks, including: developing contracts, budgeting and expenditure tracking, and funder progress reports; organizing meetings and workshops; coordinating travel arrangements; and developing proposals
- Ensure effective and regular communications with internal and external stakeholders (including government partners, USAID, etc.)
- Develop key deliverables, including analytical and communication materials (e.g., technical tools, workshop reports, operational guidelines etc.) in collaboration with other team members.
- Review and provide constructive feedback to work products developed by other team members and consultants within select activities.
- Represent R4D and the HSS Accelerator at health policy forums in Ghana, as designated by the Country Director and Senior Program Director. Seek opportunities to present HSS Accelerator work both in Ghana and globally.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on technical and policy issues related to health systems and financing
- Contribute to develop
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