Latest Recruitment at IntraHealth International

Summary

IntraHealth International is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming Ghana Health Program project that aims to increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths in northern Ghana.

The DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) in providing technical and strategic guidance and oversight of the project and in representing the project to senior officials of the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Service, and USAID. The DCOP will take the lead in coordinating program development, implementation and reporting, and will work very closely with the technical leads and staff overseeing the project’s major technical components, and other program staff to ensure results and synergy in the development and implementation of the project. In the absence of the COP, the DCOP will assume overall responsibility for the project.

Essential Functions

• Supervise assigned staff to facilitate achievement of program objectives and targets with management and technical backstopping and support.
• Initiate and facilitate regular technical meetings to review program implementation and identify measures to overcome implementation bottlenecks and enhance quality of deliverables.
• Account to the COP on the delivery of technical program objectives, with regular reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Lead documentation and sharing of knowledge and emerging practices from the program internally within IntraHealth and externally with the wider stakeholder audience.
• Ensure daily operations of overall program implementation activities are on schedule and that reports, new plans, and budgets are prepared with sufficient lead time to get the necessary approvals.
• Work with the COP to provide technical and administrative support in all aspects of the project and carry out any duties that may be assigned by the COP.
• Oversee and represent the project in the absence of the COP, including collaborating with partners.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, International Development, or related discipline. Clinical qualifications (doctor, nurse, midwife) preferred.
• At least ten years of professional experience and senior level, with a minimum of five years managing and implementing programs including providing technical leadership and strong project management.
• Significant experience in several of the following areas: family planning, reproductive health, child health, nutrition, maternal and newborn health, HIV/AIDS, adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health, malaria, community mobilization and behavior change, gender mainstreaming, health system strengthening.
• Ability to liaise, advocate and negotiate with multiple stakeholders and host country government
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.

Travel Expectation

Ability to travel 25-35% within the country and periodic international trip.

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Summary

IntraHealth International is currently seeking a MERL Director for an upcoming Ghana Health Program project that aims to increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths in northern Ghana.

The MERL Director will monitor the project’s progress, track performance indicators, and provide advice on activity adjustments needed for the project to be more responsive to evolving local conditions. The MERL Director will also play a leading role in galvanizing other staff responsible for the delivery of key activity results, and in the preparation and on time delivery of scheduled reports and data submission. They will ensure a robust MERL data system to enhance the collection, management, and analysis of program data and to track and report progress towards achieving results. Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct support and technical assistance for the development and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation system.
• Lead the development and implementation of program evaluations, assessments, and research related activities.
• Support the project team to develop and use harmonized data capture tools and data analysis plans for reportable indicators at all levels, ensuring timeliness, quality, and completeness of data.
• Mentor and support the project team in the regular use of data at all levels to target and/or adapt programming.
• Support HMIS strengthening and use of strategic information for decision making by Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, regional, district, and local health directorates and committees.
• Ensure data quality by conducting and participating in data quality assessments (DQAs) on all project indicators.
• Compile and visualize project data to facilitate regular data review meetings.
• Lead project evaluation and learning activities to facilitate adaptive management.
• Collect and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the project and prepare technical reports based on results to assist project in knowledge sharing.
• Research, compile, write, and submit information, including results and their analysis, for project reports, including the quarterly and annual reports, and respond to requests for data from USAID and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the continuous monitoring of program progress in close collaboration with Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, USAID, and other implementing partners.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in demography, statistics, economics, public health, epidemiology or another similar field.
• Eight years of work experience in the area of monitoring, evaluation and learning in Ghana.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research and analytic methodologies and operations research.
• Experience in data presentation, visualization, and use.
• A firm command of the MEL issues with respect to MNCH; experience with U.S. government MNCH indicators.
• Good knowledge of DHIS2.
• Demonstrated skills in data management and use of relevant analysis software (SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, Atlas.ti, ArcGIS).
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals and collaborating with government officials at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and English language oral presentation skills.

Travel Expectation

Ability to travel up to 20% within the country. International travel possible.

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Summary

IntraHealth International is currently seeking a Finance and Operations (F&O) Director for an upcoming Ghana Health Program project that aims to increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths in northern Ghana.

The F&O Director will ensure that the activity is complying with all USAID rules and regulations and satisfies on a timely basis all of USAID’s financial reporting requirements. The position will oversee financial assistants located at the regional level, as well as at the central level. The F&O Director will ensure systems and procedures are in place for the operation of the project in a strong financial control environment, including by overseeing effective cash management, vendor payments, budgeting and forecasting, procurement, property and grants management, and other financial tasks. The F&O Director will also provide overall supervision and leadership to the operations team. Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Provide financial management and administration of the cooperative agreement and management support and oversight in the implementation of project activities in line with USAID and IntraHealth guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information is presented to USAID, including project expenditure analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, operational systems, and compliance activities for project and with partners.
• Lead partner and sub-grant engagement and management process.
• Oversee partner and sub-grant cycles from pre-award to close-out, including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring, and close-out of sub-grant based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Respond, as needed, to issues that arise, including but not limited to financial reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving any audit (financial and performance) findings.
• Provide capacity-building support to partners and sub-grantees as needed.
• Oversee project operations, procurement, logistics and supply chain support for project supplies, commodities, and equipment.
• Ensure HR and performance management systems and procedures are in place, well documented and adhered to.
• Lead project budget development for annual work planning and ad hoc budget requests.
• Supervise administrative, operations, and financial and grants staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, commerce, operations, or related field; ACCA or CPA certificate is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in a similar financial management and operations role supporting USAID or other donor activities in developing countries.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting requirements of multi-million dollar (in excess of $5 million per year) USAID-funded activities and supervising finance and operations staff.
• Strong knowledge of USG-approved accounting practices, financial reporting standards and financial management processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing a complex, small grants program.
• Experience in capacity building of local partners and sub-grantees in financial accounting and sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and English language oral presentation skills.

Travel Expectation

Ability to travel up to 25% within the country. International travel possible.