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Jhpiego, Karachi

Job Detail

Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area: Health & Medicine
Total Position: 2
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent (First Shift (Day))
Job Location: Sukkur, Matiari, Tando allahyar, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education: Master's Degree
Degree Title: Social Science
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience: 5 Years (Practical field experience at the mid- to senior-level; designing and implementing field-based programs focused on maternal, newborn and child health; capacity building; and service delivery improvement)
Apply By: Jan 15, 2016
Job Posting Date: Dec 15, 2015
Job Description:

Overview:
The Cluster Coordinator will provide high-level field programs support for the MNCH Services Project in the areas of maternal, newborn and child health field program initiatives. He/She will provide managerial oversight and guidance to the district-level field program initiatives working closely with the Field Program Manager.
This position is responsible for working directly with project direct hires at the district level to ensure smooth project implementation and that resources are applied appropriately (e.g. human, financial and materials).
Responsibilities include providing leadership and program guidance in the development and implementation of practical activities in the districts over the life of the project, utilizing cross-cutting approaches such as performance and quality improvement and in-service training/pre-service education; ensuring the technical and methodological soundness of MNCH activities; and ensuring the timely, high-quality implementation and reporting of project activities.
Responsibilities:
  • Act a Project Focal Point for given cluster (A group of districts).
  • Maintain coordination with all stakeholders which include Deputy Commissioner, District Health Officer, MNCH Focal Person, DC LHW Program, Cluster Coordinators HSS, MCH Program Partners, DPWO, Regional and District Managers PPHI Social Welfare Officers etc.
  • Mentor and support field program staff members and provide management and oversight for all coordination, technical and community mobilization professionals staff so that technical approaches are translated into effective work plan and activity level implementation.
  • Provide programmatic leadership support to DC and help to set priorities for the project at field level.
  • Represent MCHIP interests at cluster level public and professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations.
  • Provide program technical assistance, and capacity development for local government, partner facility and NGO staff to gain knowledge and skills to manage MNCH services within the districts.
  • Identify and disseminate best practices in field program management.
  • Support field teams in developing detailed district-level activity plans for all project initiatives. Drive the activity matrix content development within the annual work planning process.
  • Coordinate actively and regularly with MCHIP field staff and HO team for effective implementation of program activities.
  • Track implementation pace and ensure availability of all required inputs / resources for effective results.
  • Prepare / compile and share required reports as per given time lines.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Masters in Social Science.
  • Minimum of Five (5) years of practical field experience at the mid- to senior-level; designing and implementing field-based programs focused on maternal, newborn and child health; capacity building; and service delivery improvement.
  • Outstanding project/program management skills demonstrated through strong management experience in donor-funded initiatives; management experience with USG-funded projects is an added advantage.
  • Should have good experience of managing large, diverse and technical teams.
  • Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop field program implementation capacity in individuals and institutions in the areas maternal, newborn and child health, and performance and quality improvement.
  • A strong understanding of the Pakistani health care system; must have strong contacts in the Sindh health sector.
  • Strong Interpersonal, team management, ICT and report writing skills.
  • Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination required.
  • Proficient verbal & written communication in English, Urdu & Sindhi and good presentation skills.
Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be consider for an interview. The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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