Key Responsibilities:
Cluster coordination:
- Coordinate all Pathfinder engagements in the assigned district/cluster.
- Provide leadership of staff engagements in the assigned district/cluster, ensuring staff presence on duty, and program delivery as per the agreed workplan.
- Coordinate visits by the donor, MoH, program leadership and other stakeholders.
- Report back as appropriate to the Regional Coordinator
Program Delivery:
- Develop work plans to guide program implementation within the district/cluster
- Coordinate program implementation, monitoring and reporting in the assigned cluster, including but not limited to FP/MCH health systems strengthening, joint district planning, support supervision, health worker training/mentorship, service delivery at static outreach sites and by VHTs, community mobilization and engagement, program evaluation.
- Oversee the program coordination with district health teams in all districts of operation, creating and nurturing fruitful relationships with the district leadership; actively participating in district activities
Supply Chain coordination:
- Working closely with the Supply Chain Advisor, and Regional Coordinator, coordinate district and health facilities to ensure close monitoring, reporting and replenishment of the whole range of supplies as well as redistribution for non-interrupted service delivery.
Program Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting:
- With guidance from the Regional Coordinator, work alongside the MEL Officer to support timely and accurate compilation of data from implementation sites; weekly, monthly and quarterly as required.
- Closely follow up to ensure the collection of equity indicators – such as relating to adolescents and youth, refugees, people with disabilities, gender, etc.
- Prepare timely and high-quality reports on program implementation & forward the same to the Supervisor. Provide other information on program implementation as may be requested by the donor, the steering committee, etc.
Financial Management:
- Oversee the district/cluster budgeting and expenditure, keeping track of real time expenditure, and reporting weekly to the Regional Coordinator, expenditure versus budget
- Follow up with district stakeholders to ensure timely and adequate collection of activity supporting documents, prepare activity reports and submit requests for payment to the regional coordinator timely
What You Bring:
- Medical Degree, 6 years of experience in Maternal/child health service delivery 3 of which should be donor funded project work within a district health system.
- Proven experience riding a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.
- Experience in coordinating supply chain at district or regional level.
- Excellent understanding of the national and district health systems.
- Demonstrable collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact.
- Strong coordination, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award compliance and sub award management, and tracking activity performance and costs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of relevant technical expertise and experience, interpersonal skills and professional relationships
- Must specify your preferred location/district for the position during application.
- Language preference for the district you are applying to is highly encouraged.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
- Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on our organization’s programming
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.
