Tropical Health and Education Trust Ghana Country Representative Vacancy

Tropical Health and Education Trust Ghana Country Representative Vacancy; The Country Representative is the lead for all GHP’s work in Ghana, including providing programme management oversight to all current projects. In addition, the Country Representative is responsible for national representation and partnership building, identifying and building on opportunities to grow and develop GHP’s contribution to health system strengthening in-country.

Global Health Partnerships currently manages two fund-management programmes in Ghana. While the grants will be managed by other individuals, the Country Representative is responsible for overseeing this portfolio of work and liaising closely with Ministry of Health and other national stakeholders to ensure national alignment:

Details can be found in the attached Job description.

While the below provides a comprehensive outline of responsibilities GHP may expect of the Country Representative, the level and type of work will vary based on the level of effort and project portfolio. The Country Representative will liaise with the Director of Programmes to ascertain which areas to prioritise each quarter.

Strategic Leadership and Representation

Lead and represent GHP’s work and projects in Ghana

Participate and contribute to GHP international strategy development and direction

Provide updates on the political, social and economic context

Attend and contribute to GHP leadership meetings

Team Management

Oversee all GHP individuals operating in Ghana, and line manage some, creating a supportive
environment and providing leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output. Currently there are two other GHP members in Ghana.

Support the team in the delivery of activities, coordinate regular team meetings and 1-to-1s, assist in problem solving, and seek to optimise team members’ personal development.

Undertake required HR processes following all GHP policies and procedures.

Coordinate with matrix managers of Ghana staff.

Programme Management

Ensure GHP team in Ghana is providing quality delivery, monitoring and assessment of GHP Ghana programmes and grant holders.

Ensure accountability to national stakeholders.

Contribute towards donor and government reports.

Provide secretariat to national stakeholder governance mechanism.

Support the planning and delivery of GHP events.

External Engagement

Plan and lead profile-raising of GHP and networking with key people/bodies which includes representing GHP externally to all relevant parties in Ghana and regionally as relevant.

Build effective relations and coordination mechanisms with national authorities, partners and other stakeholders.

Facilitate high standards of coordination and communication of GHP’s profile, activities and programmes, internally and externally.

Ensure the opportunities at high level meetings and conferences are maximised, exploiting opportunities as speakers/contributors and for networking opportunities.

With support from other teams, develop and implement advocacy and disseminations strategies related to projects’ goals and outcomes.

· Attend and contribute to both external meetings/workshops where appropriate.

New Business Development

Explore opportunities for new programme development - this will include donor and key partner relationship building, identifying and assessing new business opportunities, and working with the support of other teams to develop new concept notes and proposals.

Operations and Financial Management

Ensure efficient, effective and cost-effective admin and logistics procedures in place.

Ensure legal compliance in all areas (NGO, tax, employment, health and safety, insurance and internal. requirements, including proper registration and legal status of the organisation and staff).

Accountable for the organisational resources and assets, ensuring financial controls and cost effectiveness.

Act as security focal point for liaison with GHP UK and ensure there are effective security policies in place.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Tropical Health and Education Trust Ghana Country Representative Vacancy

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