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Project HOPE
Health Technical Specialist (local hire)
Job Location: Ongwediva, Namibia
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
At present, Project HOPE has programs in several regions of Northern Namibia focusing on strengthening the capacity of OVC caretakers using an integrated health education and economic strengthening methodology; and in promoting behavior change related to the reduction of HIV in young and vulnerable girls and women through health education combined with alternative economic opportunities.
This position will be hired through our local office and is responsible for the technical oversight of the health components and operations research activities across Project Hope’s programs in Namibia. It will work closely with senior country level staff, HOPE headquarters technical staff, and field program staff, and requires frequent travel to the field on a daily basis and for extended overnight stays (expected 50% of the time).
Position Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the definition of the program’s health objectives and goals, and contribute to strategies for effective achievement of those objectives.
2. Works closely with program teams to ensure quality implementation of health and evaluation related activities. This includes monitoring on-going progress, identifying and overcoming challenges and reprogramming activities as needed, in addition to providing capacity building of staff in health and evaluation issues related to programming.
3. Oversees development and technical quality of appropriate curricula and lesson plans that address the health objectives of the programs.
4. Receives and reviews monitoring and other performance information from team; completes periodic reports for Project HOPE and donors.
5. Leads and oversees program evaluation activities and operations research, including development of appropriate survey, qualitative tools, strengthening staff skills, conducting data analysis, and report writing.
6. Creates linkages with other institutions in support of the health education activities.
7. Assists in identifying funding opportunities, developing program concepts, and in writing new program proposals for donors.
8. Represent the institution and programs with donors, partners, and audiences.
9. Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Country Director.
Position Requirements:
• Post-graduate level degree in Public Health
• 2 years experience implementing health programs internationally with technical expertise in HIV/AIDS & OVC.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative studies and project evaluation
• Experience in adult education and group development methodologies
• Experience in developing health education curricula
• Experience in working with development activities at the community level
• Good computer skills including Word processing, Excel and database
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong English writing skills and proficient English language capability
• Able to travel outside of base 50% of the time to supervise field operations, and willingness to stay in environments with basic amenities
How To Apply:
Click Here To Apply On-Line
Or fax your resume to:
Fax: 540-837-9052
Project HOPE
EOE M/F/D/V
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