JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
#442-JA-016-09/MCH
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPENING DATE: September 16,2009
CLOSING DATE: October 02,2009

RACHA is a local NGO primarily funded by USAID to implement broad-based community Maternal and Child Health program in Cambodia for FY 2009-2013. It is currently seeking qualified Cambodian national for the positions of Deputy Executive Director for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (DED-MNCH) and Deputy Executive Directors for Community Health Mobilization (DED-CHM).
POSITION: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILIZATION (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH HEAD OFFICE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide leadership and coordination, both technically and programmatically, to team leaders of the following technical and support units: Health Communications; Community Health Financing; Infectious diseases, TB, STI/HIV/AIDS, and Community Health Development.
  • Liaise and develop a productive and harmonious working relationship with RACHA partners, MoH agencies, NGOs and donors;
  • Motivate and support team members to ensure high professional standards of performance, commitment and achievement;
  • Shall be responsible for development of effective strategy for BCC practices and for water and sanitation projects;Disseminate findings and promote upward advocacy for improvement of health systems.
  • Coordinate with other DEDs and technical advisers across functions to enable synergy and organizational efficiency in program activities;
QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:
  • Advanced university degree. MA, MD with Masters in Public Health preferred;
  • At least 5 years experience in overall management of both technical and managerial areas or CHM related programs;
  • Knowledge of MoH policies and national health program particularly on Infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS and health financing;
  • Good organizational skills and ability to handle major tasks with donors and other stakeholders;
  • Experience in work plan development, implementation and documentation;
  • Fluent in English and Khmer languages, both spoken and written;
  • Computer literacy and presentation skills;
TO APPLY:

Candidates who are interested in applying for the above positions MUST submit a current detailed resume or curriculum vitae with a cover letter and, please indicate the POSITION and in your application and send to:
PERSONNEL OFFICE, RACHA-PHNOM PENH
#160, Street 71, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh,
Tel: 023-213 724. e-mail: csatharidh@racha.org.kh
(Closing date for the position: October 2, 2009)
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Submitted CVs will not be returned.