Health Promotion Officer
Job Description
MSI RCL Ghana has a vacancy for a passion driven, well-organized, client-oriented and energetic individuals with the below relevant qualifications and experience. MSI RCL Ghana’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. At MSI Reproductive Choices Limited we are unapologetically prochoice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER Contract Type: Permanent Location: Kumasi The Health Promotion Officer (HPO) will implement field activities under the PSS framework, ensuring project visibility and deliverables align with the work plan. They will collaborate with GHS and key stakeholders at the district and community levels. Key Responsibilities Partnership and network building Engage with GHS DHMT to make sure FP is placed as the fore front of district plans. Attending quarterly GHS review meeting and following up on action plans. Liaise with Capacity building team and GHS to intensify implementation of the work schedule for the project period. Assist in facilitating community entry approaches in all communities through innovative partnerships Provides monitoring oversight to all project sites Consistently work to ensures adequate community involvement in the project Project management, Demand Generation and financial responsibilities Lead the adaptation of demand generation strategies for family planning in each PSS site with support of GHS Health Promotion Officer by ensuring Whole PSS site orientation, undertaking community entry, community needs assessment & community consultation and setting up of community health management Committees Ensure follow up training for GHS Community Health Nurses in SBCC and IPC Work with CHNs to draft and sign-off PSS facility specific quarterly demand generation plan based o opportunities identified in their communities
Requirement(s)
Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences/Development studies or any related field. Master’s degree and relevant professional qualifications is desirable. At least 4-years post-graduation experience At least 3-years’ experience of working in a similar role Excellent coordination skills Computer skills (office package and search engines) Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Articulate and analytical with attention to detail Sympathetic to women and men seeking Family Planning and Reproductive Health services Be able to work on own initiative and motivate others to achieve results Good interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels – government, donor and community Passionate about field work Motivates team members to deliver high quality service and results Pro - choice
