Key Performance Areas:

Leadership and Management 

• Provide technical leadership and support to the Country Lead and m2m in-country team around paediatric program implementation processes.
• Lead review of technical documents, training materials and policy briefs in an effort to meet national Pediatric HIV guidelines as well as international standards.
• Ensure alignment of project with donor, departmental and organisational objectives.
• Timeously submit required reports to the Country Lead using the template provided.
• Timeously escalate programme issues/concerns regarding implementation and operation, propose solutions and next steps.
• Collaborate with Country Lead in exploring new programme initiatives and innovation in line with the proposed strategic goals and objectives of the country.
• Lead the design and support implementation of pediatric case finding strategies, processes, tools, and virtual/hybrid systems for capacity building of Mentor Mothers
• In close collaboration with the Site Teams and Mentor Mothers, provide strategic leadership and oversight for the quality assurance of the project’s technical and programmatic work.
• Collaborate with Finance and Administrative Officer to ensure budget preparation and utilisation in line with work plan.
• Liaise with Finance for payments, and monitor programme expenditures and liquidations.

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement 

• Liaise with the Ministry of Health of Ghana, partners and donors with respect to areas under their management.
• Participate in technical working groups and contribute to the revision of national policies, guidelines, materials training, documentation, tools, as well as its implementation at the national level.
• Ensure close working relationship with partner organizations to ensure harmonized efforts at all sites for efficient and effective service delivery.
• Represent m2m at regional and national level in collaboration with the Country Lead as required.

 Programme Delivery 

• Monitor the implementation of the Maternal, Neonatal, Pediatric and Adolescent programme activities at implementation sites.
• Manage all Pediatric programme field operations and actively oversee activities including but not limited to pediatric HIV care and treatment, child protection, case  management strategies and health system strengthening.
• Work closely with the Strategic Information Officer to initiate site service quality assessments and other programme quality improvement processes to maintain the provision of high-quality services Pediatric service delivery.
• Ensure each beneficiary child’s unique health requirements are met with a personalized  care  plan in collaboration with site leadership and Mentor Mothers.
• Provide Mentor Mother support to assure not just the physical well-being of the enrolled children under their care, but also their emotional and social health, contributing to a holistic approach to pediatric healthcare.
• Assess the healthcare needs of pediatric clients through comprehensive evaluations and consultations with their caregivers and families and Monitoring progress to adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of care plans by supporting Mentor Mothers to follow up on appointments,  treatment plans  and any necessary interventions to ensure the child receives holistic care.
• Facilitate communication between the child’s family, caregivers, and other relevant parties to ensure a cohesive approach to the child’s health and well-being.
• Monitor the progress of the child’s health and development, adjusting care plans as necessary to address any changes or emerging needs in collaboration with site teams (ART, ANC and CWC).
• Train Mentor Mothers to provide psychosocial support and counselling to the children and adolescents on treatment and their families, helping them navigate the Health Care system.
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinators to provide supportive supervision and de-briefing sessions for Mentor Mothers
• Organize and lead training sessions for Pediatric caregivers on how to manage specific health conditions or treatments for their children.

Administration and Compliance 

• Ensure alignment to  national child protection policies and guidelines
• Ensure adequate programme implementation controls, proceses and procedures to promote compliance and stewardship of human/financial resources.
• Ensure alignment of project with donor requirements.
• Monitor and report on any safety and security related incidents involving site staff.
• Provide ad hoc support as requested.

• Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s level degree in public health, nursing science or related field. A master’s degree in these or related fields is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the field of public health including at least 3 years in training and programme management at a senior level
  • Experience in providing mentorship to site staff
  • Demonstrated experience in some or all of the following areas: Pediatric HIV care and treatment, child protection, family services, case management , and health system strengthening
  • Experience in off-site and on-site training of staff, providing supportive supervision  and assuring program quality
  • Pediatric HIV/TB programme management or coordination experience at a regional or national level
  • Programme monitoring and data utilization for decision making experience

  Competencies required:

  • Culture of collaboration and empathy.
  • Emotional resilience is crucial, given the sensitive nature of pediatric healthcare.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and management skills.
  • Excellent adult learning, training and facilitation skills including materials design skills.
  • Fluency in English and the local language of the area
  • Sound understanding of Early Childhood Development and the Nurturing Care Framework.
  • Family Systems Theory Knowledge.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively engage participants of different cultures and backgrounds.Pediatric Healthcare Navigation.
  • Dynamism, independence, creativity.
  • Multidisciplinary Team coordination.
  • Developing tailored Care Plans.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
  • Strong stakeholder and partner engagement and relationship building.
  • Sound financial and administration experience.
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft suite).