Reproductive Health
Program Manager I, Natural Family Planning - I 08 112
Posted: Tue, 07/10/2008 - 1:45pm
Req.#: I 08 112
Background:
As a newly formed democracy, Timor Leste struggles with internal conflict, public health services and messages by the Government of Timor Leste (GoTL) that are insufficient to reduce the high maternal and child mortality rates related to close birth spacing. In many developing countries, gaps in critical public health services are filled by the participation and leadership of the Catholic Church. Given Timor Leste’s strong Catholic identity, CRS and its Church partners are in a unique position to harness the Church’s strength and voice to encourage greater responsibility by the country’s population in hopes of decreasing high maternal and child mortality rates and by increasing awareness of and demand for Natural Family Planning (NFP), in line with the Church’s doctrine.
Increased or new investments in these areas will raise the profile of CRS’ community based health programming, and position CRS as a leader in MCH programming. There are no other INGOs implementing NFP programs. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has worked with some international organizations in addressing some of these issues through other family planning activities, however gaps exist; particularly in the eastern districts of Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque, where little support for child spacing has occurred. CRS, with its relationship with the Church, is positioned to fill these gaps. Thus, this is an opportune time for CRS/TL to strengthen relationships with and the capacity of Church partners, pilot model programs and position CRS as the natural INGO lead for implementing NFP.
Primary Function:
The Program Manager is responsible for its Natural Family Planning project, Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) covering the three eastern districts cited above. S/he also works with the Head of Programs (HoP) and Health Program Advisor to explore opportunities for growth through networking and donor relations, creating promotional materials, and writing concept notes and proposals. S/he will also be responsible for maintaining high quality implementation of the P4RP project with the present field teams Baucau with outreach to Lautem and Viqueque.
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Program Manager I, Reproductive Health - I 08 112
Posted: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 12:22pm
Req.#: I 08 112
Background:
As a newly formed democracy, Timor Leste struggles with internal conflict, public health services and messages by the Government of Timor Leste (GoTL) that are insufficient to reduce the high maternal and child mortality rates related to close birth spacing. In many developing countries, gaps in critical public health services are filled by the participation and leadership of the Catholic Church. Given Timor Leste’s strong Catholic identity, CRS and its Church partners are in a unique position to harness the Church’s strength and voice to encourage greater responsibility by the country’s population in hopes of decreasing high maternal and child mortality rates and by increasing awareness of and demand for Natural Family Planning (NFP), in line with the Church’s doctrine.
Increased or new investments in these areas will raise the profile of CRS’ community based health programming, and position CRS as a leader in MCH programming. There are no other INGOs implementing NFP programs. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has worked with some international organizations in addressing some of these issues through other family planning activities, however gaps exist; particularly in the eastern districts of Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque, where little support for child spacing has occurred. CRS, with its relationship with the Church, is positioned to fill these gaps. Thus, this is an opportune time for CRS/TL to strengthen relationships with and the capacity of Church partners, pilot model programs and position CRS as the natural INGO lead for implementing NFP.
Primary Function:
The Program Manager is responsible for its Reproductive Health project, Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) covering the three eastern districts cited above. S/he also works with the Head of Programs (HoP) and Health Program Advisor to explore opportunities for growth through networking and donor relations, creating promotional materials, and writing concept notes and proposals. S/he will also be responsible for maintaining high quality implementation of the P4RP project with the present field teams Baucau with outreach to Lautem and Viqueque.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Program Quality/Grant Management
1. Overall responsibility for management of P4RP Reproductive Health project, including management of staff, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and ensuring the proposed project objectives are met.
2. Manage all internal and external relationships necessary to procure the needed technical and management support for the project, including: Head of Programs, RTA/Health, Georgetown University, Health Alliance International, and others.
3. Build capacity in local project staff for planning of health project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
4. Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective program coordination and integration where feasible and strategic.
5. Provide technical assistance and guidance to partners.
6. Comply and/or utilize agency systems and tools, such as, Project Tracking System, ProPack, SEAPRO's Proposal Guidelines, and the country program and regional strategic plans.
7. Ensure that the health team applies CRS partnership principles, partnerships are strategic and partners are provided with appropriate support during the project cycle including assessing partner capacity, identifying capacity building priorities, and planning a capacity building strategy.
8. Assist health program staff with developing exit and sustainability strategies for all existing and new health programs/projects
9. Ensure that the project includes and follows appropriate M&E systems, allowing for the inclusion of best practices, lessons learned, and reflective learning.
10. Maintain all relevant health documents (project and technical documents) in accordance with a standard filing system.
11. Apply CRS' program quality principles and standards, particularly those related to Health, reproductive health and MCH to all projects, programs, and new initiatives.
12. Assist project and program managers with preparing internal and external reports and ensure they are following country program and donor guidelines.
13. Monitor project budget and work with Finance Manager and HOP to ensure spending is according to plan.
14. In collaboration with technical consultants, initiate and maintain monitoring and evaluations system for the project.
15. Collate M&E data and draft reports for donor agency.
2. Representation and Growth
1. Maintain frequent and productive communication with USAID with support from Head of Programs and Country Representative.
2. Identify and follow-up on potential funding opportunities and develop CRS fundraising strategies and strategic alliances.
3. Encourage active and open dialogue with the Health program staff and Regional Technical Advisors on programming ideas and concept papers.
4. Lead the development of evidence based and innovative health program concept notes and proposals with assistance from Head of Programs and regional support.
5. Ensure that proposal development follows CRS country and regional guidelines and review protocol as well as is in line with donor requirements.
6. Foster key professional relationships with the Ministry of Health, other line ministries, non-governmental agencies, Church and other local partners.
7. Oversee program documentation activities for CRS promotion as well as to facilitate learning within the organization.
8. Plan field visits of health programs for donors, partners, and other visitors
9. Represent CRS/TL as appropriate in regional/agency health initiatives.
10. Remain current on the latest trends in reproductive health, NFP and MCH programming that may be adapted to support quality programming in Timor Leste.
3. Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Supervise staff in the P4RP project ensure efficient and quality implementation of project activities and help ensure proper staff and systems are in place.
2. Work with Health program staff to identify key training/capacity building needs, including proposal development and monitoring and evaluation skills; and assist them with developing performance and development plans.
3. Work closely with project staff to develop annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans and achieve identified targets.
4. Proactively seek and promote appropriate training/mentoring opportunities for staff and ensure sharing of knowledge and skills across the health unit.
5. Assist Head of Programs and Program Managers in the recruitment process of new health staff, including developing job descriptions with program managers, interview tests questions, participate in the interview process and provide orientation to new health staff.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative; Head of Programs; other department heads; health program managers; RTA for Health; TA for HIV/AIDS; RTA for Growth; PQSD.
External: Local Church Partners, Ministry of Health, District Health Offices, International and Local NGOs, UN Agencies, USAID.
Global Health Tags: Reproductive Health - Other - Not Listed -
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The QED Group LLC
The QED Difference, Proven.
The QED Group, LLC is a full-service consulting firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.
Global Health Tags: Agriculture - Anti-trafficking - Child Survival/Health - Delivery and Supply Chain - Disaster Relief - Economic Development - Health Systems - HIV/AIDS - Malaria - Maternal Health - Protection - Reproductive Health - Tuberculosis - For-profit -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Program Manager II, Reproductive Health - I 08 112
Posted: Wed, 03/09/2008 - 4:18pm
Req.#: I 08 112
Background:
As a newly formed democracy, Timor Leste struggles with internal conflict, public health services and messages by the Government of Timor Leste (GoTL) that are insufficient to reduce the high maternal and child mortality rates related to close birth spacing. In many developing countries, gaps in critical public health services are filled by the participation and leadership of the Catholic Church. Given Timor Leste’s strong Catholic identity, CRS and its Church partners are in a unique position to harness the Church’s strength and voice to encourage greater responsibility by the country’s population in hopes of decreasing high maternal and child mortality rates and by increasing awareness of and demand for Natural Family Planning (NFP), in line with the Church’s doctrine.
Increased or new investments in these areas will raise the profile of CRS’ community based health programming, and position CRS as a leader in MCH programming. There are no other INGOs implementing NFP programs. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has worked with some international organizations in addressing some of these issues through other family planning activities, however gaps exist; particularly in the eastern districts of Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque, where little support for child spacing has occurred. CRS, with its relationship with the Church, is positioned to fill these gaps. Thus, this is an opportune time for CRS/TL to strengthen relationships with and the capacity of Church partners, pilot model programs and position CRS as the natural INGO lead for implementing NFP.
Primary Function:
The Program Manager is responsible for its Reproductive Health project, Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) covering the three eastern districts cited above. S/he also works with the Head of Programs (HoP) and Health Program Advisor to explore opportunities for growth through networking and donor relations, creating promotional materials, and writing concept notes and proposals. S/he will also be responsible for maintaining high quality implementation of the P4RP project with the present field teams Baucau with outreach to Lautem and Viqueque.
Global Health Tags: Reproductive Health - Other - Not Listed -
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Program Officer
Posted: Thu, 28/08/2008 - 4:02am
An exciting opportunity is available to assist in the growth of SIC’s monitoring and evaluation, program development, and volunteer support. We are seeking a highly qualified individual to take on the role of Program Officer in Tanzania. The position includes responsibilities related to monitoring and evaluation, fieldwork, and grantwriting, as well as responsibility for supervising a 10-week volunteer program, following SIC’s successful model.
Global Health Tags: Reproductive Health - HIV/AIDS - Education - Monitoring & Evaluation -
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Support for International Change
Support for International Change (SIC) is a non-governmental organization working to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in northern Tanzania, while offering valuable service-learning experience to students in health and development fields. SIC is a young, dynamic organization using innovative methods to combat HIV in the rural areas of one of the hardest-hit countries in the world.
Global Health Tags: Affordable Medicines - Child Survival/Health - Delivery and Supply Chain - Education - HIV/AIDS - Maternal Health - Protection - Reproductive Health - women - Non-profit - Non-Governmental -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Chief of Party (COP), Democratic Republic of Congo
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2008 - 5:07pm
Constella Futures, the international development unit of Constella Group, specializes in the design and implementation of public health and social programs for developing countries. Constella Futures is a global leader in family planning and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and child health, and infectious diseases, and works with regional, national, and international partners. Since 1971, we have worked on projects in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Infectious Diseases - General - Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - Program Management -
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Senior Technical Scientist, HIV/AIDS
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2008 - 4:58pm
The MEASURE Evaluation Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large international project funded by the US Agency for International Development that focuses on strengthening health information across a range of health areas to inform health sector decision-making. Activities include development of tools and methods to improve data collection and use; capacity building in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and health information systems (HIS) through formal training and field technical assistance, and evaluation research. Particular emphasis is placed on generating demand for information and facilitating its use. For further details see the project web site at www.cpc.unc.edu/measure.<p>
The project seeks to hire a senior technical specialist for HIV/AIDS. This is a senior technical position and will be responsible for leading, overseeing, or providing technical advice on many of the HIV/AIDS related activities of the project. Other responsibilities include liaising with international agencies, bilateral donors, and other partners on efforts to further standardize and harmonize HIV/AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and methods and overall coordination of activities of the project with those of other organizations. The position will be based at the project headquarters in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; working through Constella Futures which is a partner on the MEASURE Evaluation Project.<p>
Global Health Tags: HIV/AIDS - Infectious Diseases - General - Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - Monitoring & Evaluation -
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Medical Care Development International
The mission of MCDI is to enhance the well-being of peoples and communities in developing nations through superior technical assistance in health and socio-economic development. We will seek to empower families with the knowledge and behavior needed to improve infant and child survival and maternal health and care.
Global Health Tags: Child Survival/Health - Diarrheal Disease - Health Systems - HIV/AIDS - Infectious Diseases - General - Malaria - Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - Tuberculosis - Water & Sanitation - Non-profit - US Government Contractor - Non-Governmental -[Read Entire Organization Profile] [Edit Profile] [View Organization Job Page]
Senior Economist, International Health
Posted: Wed, 23/07/2008 - 5:10pm
Constella Futures, the international development unit of Constella Group, specializes in the design and implementation of public health and social programs for developing countries. Constella Futures is a global leader in family planning and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and child health, and infectious diseases, and works with regional, national, and international partners. Since 1971, we have worked on projects in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.<br>
Constella Futures is seeking an individual with expertise in economic and financial modeling, analysis, and evaluation of policy interventions in the areas of family planning, poverty reduction, and HIV/AIDS. The individual should have demonstrated experience in programmatic areas of interest that can contribute to public sector implementation of sound policies and operational programs in the areas of costing, cost effectiveness, resource allocation, finance, and economic impact. The successful candidate will have imagination and capacity to apply economic analysis and modeling to real issues to inform policy change in developing countries. Knowledge of gender issues and analysis related to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS a plus.
Global Health Tags: Child Survival/Health - Economic Development - HIV/AIDS - Maternal Health - Reproductive Health - Policy -
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