District Team Lead/Focal Person At Jhpiego

Job Overview

This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising RISE project activities including vaccine roll out at the district level in four priority districts in collaboration with the DHMTs. The Team Lead will be directly involved in supporting all vaccine and case management activities implemented at the district level. The position entails frequent travel within and outside the district. The district Team Lead is responsible for maintaining cordial relationships with MOH and other partners at the district level as well as maintaining open communication with the Jhpiego office. The District Team Lead will supervise all RISE personnel in the district. The position reports directly to RISE Technical Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts technical orientation and mentorship to new RISE employees.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of resources for RISE project at the district level.
• Manages staff allocation, schedules audits, and performs other administrative duties.
• Develops plans together with the DHMT for COVAX Immunization roll out at MOH fixed, outreach sites, health posts, mobile services, and other immunization points.
• Conducts supervision for the vaccination team in collaboration with the DHMT, using the approved checklist.
• Works closely with RISE staff in the district including M&E and demand creation.
• Liaises with DHMT and health center focal points to ensure that COVAX vaccinations are implemented according to set standards.
• Ensures the data that is generated is of good quality and is analyzed and reports are submitted timely to inform the project.
• Works with the DHMT to ensure strategies meant to strengthen vaccination are strengthened at all levels and targets met.
• Supports clinical training of RISE staff and district MOH counterparts.
• Represents Jhpiego at district-level meetings and share progress at district quarterly PHC meetings.
•  Ensures adverse events following immunization are reported and documented.
• Together with the team, ensures that:
• tools are filled properly at all times for quality data management;
• AE following immunization are reported and documented;
• availability of emergency drugs at vaccination points.
• Works closely with the district mobilizers to ensure optimal demand creation for the vaccine.
• Ensures regular team meetings and proper documentation of minutes.
• Ensures an effective inventory system for supplies, drugs, and equipment.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills or Experience

• A good first degree in Nursing.
• Valid registration with the Ghana Registered Nursing Association.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in HIV counseling, VMMC, and PrEP.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer Skills, including MS Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to travel across the country.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified persons are required to send their applications to GH-Recruitments@jhpiego.org

Deadline for the submission of applications: March 7, 2022

• Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.