NGO JOBS

PSI seeks a Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health to assist the Chief of Party and support the Reproductive Health programs under the USAID-funded Regional Reproductive Health project in West Africa. The position will likely be based in Accra, Ghana and will support countries in Francophone West and Central Africa. The Reproductive Health Technical Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and the program technical staff to provide strategic inputs to the programs’ activities.• Monitor program results and be responsible for ensuring that the program provides high quality technical services, meets its annual targets, and maximizes health impact.• Participate in the development of appropriate high impact service delivery models and advocacy tools based on local country context and international best practices. Compile, review, and prepare technical and other reports required by USAID and PSI/W.• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for program implementation and development.• Work with partners to optimize reproductive health programs and build the capacity of the community, the government, and the regional partners to sustain the health impact of the program. • Develop and disseminate project case studies and/or other technical briefers/program highlight documents.• Ensure technical compliance and adherence to quality assurance standards and policies for FP/RH activities• Represent project at relevant stakeholder meetings and technical fora• Serve as Chief of Party when s/he is away from the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 years of experience in successfully managing complex projects and maintaining consistent standards and quality • A clinical degree (MD, MW, RN) required; a combined clinical degree with an MPH preferred• Minimum 5 years experience managing Reproductive Health/ Family Planning programs, preferably in the West and Central Africa region.• Experience with implementing and managing USAID funded international health project design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies.• Background in clinical and community-based FP service delivery approaches; working with governments, NGOs and the private sector• Experience testing and adapting service delivery models and approaches to a variety of contexts and organizations• Experience developing reproductive health capacity at individual and organizational level.• Experience in policy analysis, developing and implementing advocacy plans/strategies• Experience managing, implementing, and evaluating large complex projects involving the collection, analysis and presentation of health and population data that covers the full range of technical, field and administrative skills required for successful implementation of short and long term family planning methods and interventions.• Solid skills in data analysis, synthesis, reporting and presentation• Well organized, attentive to detail, with an ability to multitask.• Works well independently and in teams.• Fluency in English and French required

*Contingent Upon Funding

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability