Project Health Officer

THE ROLE: PROJECT HEALTH OFFICER

Momentum Country Global Leadership (MCGL**)** project is a five-year global project funded by the USAID to provide targeted MNCH/FP/RH technical and capacity development assistance (TCDA) to countries to facilitate countries’ journeys to self-reliance. MCGL also aims to contribute to global technical leadership and learning, and USAID’s policy dialogue for achievement of global MNCH/FP/RH goals through support to globally endorsed MNCH/FP/RH initiatives, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, and action plans. In Sierra Leone, the project will begin as a six-month COVID-19 rapid response effort led by Save the Children.

This position will support the government efforts in healthcare system strengthening especially with a focus on RMNCH services at the district level. S/he will represent the project at district level forums, meetings and consultations on policy and technical issues related to the project’s objectives. S/he will work closely with both the technical and programmatic teams based in the field office and country office. S/he will ensure the regular monitoring of indicators and coordinate with relevant stakeholders at the district and national level.

The PHO will be reporting directly to the District Health Coordinator. She/he will play a key role at district level in ensuring that MCGL is well represented and that MCGL is always meeting key project deliverables in a timely manner. She/he will be based in either Pujehun /Kailahun/W-Urban/ W-Rural district and will be operating from the SCI offices.

With the dual programming approach that SCI has, in the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the PHO will be expected to work outside the normal role profile in order to support the emergency response and will be expected to ably vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE

• Relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably relevant to the project.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience implementing projects or programmes related to teenage pregnancy, adolescent sexual/reproductive health, gender-based violence, child protection, or related issues.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with local/national civil society partners, using capacity building approaches.
• Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.
• Experience in integrating gender, diversity and other power-related issues into programme activities.
• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in urban areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Experience managing and/or monitoring the implementation of project budgets.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant. Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 Months

Closing Date: 29th April, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

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WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY