Grameen Foundation is
a global non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Since 2000, Grameen
Foundation has recognized the important role mobile phones play in the fight
against global poverty. Starting with its Village Phone program, Grameen Foundation
has played a leading role in developing mobile phone solutions that address the
unique needs of the poor and poorest populations.
a global non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Since 2000, Grameen
Foundation has recognized the important role mobile phones play in the fight
against global poverty. Starting with its Village Phone program, Grameen Foundation
has played a leading role in developing mobile phone solutions that address the
unique needs of the poor and poorest populations.
MOTECH’s Mobile
Midwife service sends pregnant women weekly voice or SMS messages that provide
time-specific information about their pregnancy. Messages contain guidance
about how to stay healthy during pregnancy, practical advice such as how to
prepare for delivery, information which addresses local myths, and fun facts
like fetal development milestones. Voice messages are in local languages and
content is tailored to the specific challenges and beliefs of each region.
Midwife service sends pregnant women weekly voice or SMS messages that provide
time-specific information about their pregnancy. Messages contain guidance
about how to stay healthy during pregnancy, practical advice such as how to
prepare for delivery, information which addresses local myths, and fun facts
like fetal development milestones. Voice messages are in local languages and
content is tailored to the specific challenges and beliefs of each region.
MOTECH’s Nurses’
Application enables healthcare workers to track care delivered to women and
newborns. Each facility is equipped with low-end phones on which the MOTECH
application is installed. Nurses enter data about clients’ clinic visits into
the application and send this to MOTECH. The MOTECH system checks patients’
records against Ghana Health Service protocols for scheduled care. If the
system identifies that a patient has missed an appointment, Mobile Midwife
sends the client a message reminding them to go to the clinic. Meanwhile,
nurses are alerted when their clients default for care so that they can follow
up. MOTECH uses the submitted data to automate many of the nurses’ monthly
reports, saving time and increasing accuracy.
MOTECH was launched
in July 2010 in Kassena-Nankana West District and has been replicated in Awutu
Senya in 2011. WIth funding from two new grants, the program will be expanding
to three new districts in Ghana over the next two years.
in July 2010 in Kassena-Nankana West District and has been replicated in Awutu
Senya in 2011. WIth funding from two new grants, the program will be expanding
to three new districts in Ghana over the next two years.
Job
Description:
Description:
Job
Summary
Summary
The Deputy Project
Director will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of the
Mobile Technology for Community Health (MOTECH) implementation in Ghana. The
project is a partnership between Ghana Health Service and Grameen Foundation
which aims to use mobile phones to increase the quantity and quality of
antenatal and neonatal care in Ghana. The Deputy Project Director will lead the
expansion of this program to three new districts with funding from two new
donor grants. Responsibilities include devising and implementing a project
plan, managing the field and call center teams, managing budget, tracking and
reporting results, developing technical and operational processes suitable for
scale, defining and overseeing implementation plans, and making decisions
regarding immediate and long term technical needs. The Deputy Project Director
will also work closely with the MOTECH management team to develop and execute
sustainability plans and business models while building and cultivating
relationships with a range of partners such as Ghana Health Service,
telecommunications providers and development partners. The Deputy Project
Director will support the Country Director by providing input into strategic
decisions and helping to define the long term vision for MOTECH in Ghana and
beyond.
Director will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of the
Mobile Technology for Community Health (MOTECH) implementation in Ghana. The
project is a partnership between Ghana Health Service and Grameen Foundation
which aims to use mobile phones to increase the quantity and quality of
antenatal and neonatal care in Ghana. The Deputy Project Director will lead the
expansion of this program to three new districts with funding from two new
donor grants. Responsibilities include devising and implementing a project
plan, managing the field and call center teams, managing budget, tracking and
reporting results, developing technical and operational processes suitable for
scale, defining and overseeing implementation plans, and making decisions
regarding immediate and long term technical needs. The Deputy Project Director
will also work closely with the MOTECH management team to develop and execute
sustainability plans and business models while building and cultivating
relationships with a range of partners such as Ghana Health Service,
telecommunications providers and development partners. The Deputy Project
Director will support the Country Director by providing input into strategic
decisions and helping to define the long term vision for MOTECH in Ghana and
beyond.
Reporting
and Relationships
and Relationships
The Deputy Project
Director reports directly to the Country Director for Grameen Foundation Ghana.
MOTECH project staff report to the Deputy Project Director. The Deputy Project
Director works closely with other management peers such as the Technical
Program Manager.
Director reports directly to the Country Director for Grameen Foundation Ghana.
MOTECH project staff report to the Deputy Project Director. The Deputy Project
Director works closely with other management peers such as the Technical
Program Manager.
Availability
The Deputy Project
Director is expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours plus additional
hours as necessary to get the job done. Applicants should be willing to travel
within field sites up to 20% of their time.
Director is expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours plus additional
hours as necessary to get the job done. Applicants should be willing to travel
within field sites up to 20% of their time.
Requirements:
Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Project management in developing
countries with a proven track record of achievement, ideally within a
health context and subject to range of challenging situations. - Experience working with Government
health systems in developing countries. - Demonstrable team management
skills, with the ability to motivate and build good team working. Fluency
in oral and written English required. - Excellent presentation and writing
skills. - Deep understanding of information
and communication technology and practical experience in their use as a
development tool in developing countries is required. - Understanding of the
organizational cultures of the mobile network industry. - Appreciation of local cultures and
traditions with the ability to be able to sensitize your approach to work
appropriately. - Ability to communicate and work
effectively at all levels from business executive to rural communities. - Passionate about the role and
potential of ICT in poverty alleviation. - Previous knowledge and experience
of working in Ghana is highly desirable. - Strong, innovative and creative
problem solver and strategic thinker. - Excellent analytical,
communication and interpersonal skills. - An entrepreneurial spirit with the
ability to think strategically and act tactically. - Comfort with unstructured problems
and ability to manage complexities under pressure. - Ability to promote knowledge
transfer through strong mentoring and team building skills.
Education
and Experience
and Experience
- Masters degree in a social science
or business management is a basic requirement: in exceptional cases where
candidates have directly relevant experience and demonstrable expertise a
relevant first degree will be acceptable. - 5 years of project management or
similar experience in a development context: ideally with a top consulting
firm, a technology company or technology-focused international NGO. - A proven track record of
achievement. - Competent in the use of office
software packages and ability to quickly adapt to the use of other
software tools.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should
complete this online form. Applicants who do not complete this form will not be
considered.Applicants providing false information through this form will be
blacklisted. Applicants not fulfilling all of the requirements below will
still be considered, so please answer honestly. Thank you for your cooperation.
complete this online form. Applicants who do not complete this form will not be
considered.Applicants providing false information through this form will be
blacklisted. Applicants not fulfilling all of the requirements below will
still be considered, so please answer honestly. Thank you for your cooperation.
For
Ghana Residents:
During your account set up/registration process, please type 000 in the
Postal code (required) field.
Ghana Residents:
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Closing
Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011
Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011