Project Field Officer

Job Description

The Project Field Officer will promote MSIG objective of averting maternal mortality by enhancing quality access to family planning services for underserved people in the Northern Region through Ghana Health Service outlets as well as manage the relationships between MSIG and its private partners. The Project Field Officer shall perform tasks critical to the success of MSIG activities in Tamale. These include; ensuring quality standards, training of outlets, prospecting for leads with the Ghana Health Service and also managing the network of both public and private health providers and outlets. The Project Field officer will work closely and collaboratively with other teams and report to the Regional Manager. The post is based in Tamale and requires frequent field work.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake regular quality assurance visits to all DKT recruited pharmacy outlets
Develop, implement and monitor plans to improve clients’ access to quality post abortion family planning services.
Identify and recruit new Bluestar Social Franchises by mapping and assessing the eligibility of private clinics, maternity homes, pharmacies and chemical sellers against defined criteria.
Develop and implement strategies to improve overall accessibility of MSIG core services in franchised outlets with targeted strategies that improve accessibility by young people
Develop strong relationships with key project partners including Ghana Health Service (GHS) at the regional and district level as well as local community leaders and other partners identified over the course of implementation.
Facilitate community entry in targeted communities and maintain good relationships with community leaders in collaboration with Communication and Marketing team
Conduct monitoring visits to youth project activities in the region and submit reports of such visits

Qualification Required & Experience

Degree in Social Sciences/ Development Studies or related qualification.

Experience/Skills

The candidate must have;

At least 3 years post national service experience in
social marketing and /NGO field coordination
Experience in client relationship management
Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and report writing
Ability to communicate effectively
Analytical and results oriented
Must be pro-choice

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director – Human Resource and Admin

Marie Stopes Int. Ghana

PMB 267

Accra

Or By E-mail Through

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh