Child Health Consultant  - Jhpiego

We, Jhpiego are currently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following position of Child Health Consultant 

• Duration of Contract: 15 days (April/May 2022)
• Job Location: Accra
• Reports to the Country Director 
• Supervises: N/A

Scope of Work (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Work in close collaboration with Technical Officer at MCGL-Ghana, national, regional and local level MOH, more specifically with facility in-charges at selected facilities – on the following activities:

• Lead assessment to identify gaps in HCWs’ capacity in accurate identification, diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses in outpatient settings in selected facilities.
• Support planning, develop training materials, and initiate implementation of activities to strengthen HCWs knowledge and clinical competency to manage and treat childhood illnesses.
• Develop mentoring and supportive supervision plan and supervision checklist for IMNCI services, including counselling the caregiver on feeding the sick infant and young child, by HCWs in selected facilities.
• Provide support and develop guidelines to ensure data driven program support mechanism to improve quality IMNCI service delivery by HCWs.
• Strengthen HCWs capacity in the accurate identification, diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses in outpatient settings in the selected facilities
• Provide mentoring and supportive supervision on IMNCI, including counselling the caregiver on feeding the sick infant and young child in selected facilities.

Required Skills or Experience

• Public health or social sciences postgraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 5+ years of relevant work experience in successful implementation of child health program in Ghana.
• A demonstrated track record revealing ability to work collaboration with national and local MOH/GHS personnel
• Familiarity with evidence-based child health interventions and best practices as well as child health program focused strategies and policies in Ghana.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Service and clear understanding of the Ghanaian health system, including demonstrable experience working with or in partnership with district governments and international NGOs 

• Ability to work independently, in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. 
• Passion and commitment to meeting agreed deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, sound judgment, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
• English fluency (verbal and written) required.
• Ability to travel within Ghana.