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We, Jhpiego are currently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following position of Child Health Consultant
- Duration of Contract: 15 days (April/May 2022)
- Job Location: Accra
- Reports to the Country Director
- Supervises: N/A
Scope of Work (Duties and Responsibilities)
- Work in close collaboration with Technical Officer at MCGL-Ghana, national, regional and local level MOH, more specifically with facility in-charges at selected facilities – on the following activities:
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- Lead assessment to identify gaps in HCWs’ capacity in accurate identification, diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses in outpatient settings in selected facilities.
- Support planning, develop training materials, and initiate implementation of activities to strengthen HCWs knowledge and clinical competency to manage and treat childhood illnesses.
- Develop mentoring and supportive supervision plan and supervision checklist for IMNCI services, including counselling the caregiver on feeding the sick infant and young child, by HCWs in selected facilities.
- Provide support and develop guidelines to ensure data driven program support mechanism to improve quality IMNCI service delivery by HCWs.
- Strengthen HCWs capacity in the accurate identification, diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses in outpatient settings in the selected facilities
- Provide mentoring and supportive supervision on IMNCI, including counselling the caregiver on feeding the sick infant and young child in selected facilities.
Required Skills or Experience
- Public health or social sciences postgraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- At least 5+ years of relevant work experience in successful implementation of child health program in Ghana.
- A demonstrated track record revealing ability to work collaboration with national and local MOH/GHS personnel
- Familiarity with evidence-based child health interventions and best practices as well as child health program focused strategies and policies in Ghana.
- Experience working with the Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Service and clear understanding of the Ghanaian health system, including demonstrable experience working with or in partnership with district governments and international NGOs
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- Ability to work independently, in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
- Passion and commitment to meeting agreed deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, sound judgment, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
- Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
- English fluency (verbal and written) required.
- Ability to travel within Ghana.
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