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 MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD HEALTH (MNCH) (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH HEAD OFFICE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop short and long term organizational goals and objectives related to MNCH which are consistent with both the RACHA and MoH strategic plans, and identify strategies to achieve them;
  • Ensure that RACHA’s MNCH activities and tools are evidence- based, and advocate as necessary for the use of evidence-based approaches,  policies, standards and tools in the  national MNCH program. 
  • Provide technical direction, management and supervision to the Child Health and Nutrition Unit, the   Maternal and Reproductive Health Unit, and selected Provincial Coordinators
  • Supervise the MNCH Technical Advisor in provision of TA to strengthen the technical capacities of RACHA staff and ensure that staff  have up-to-date technical knowledge and skills in MNCH, and in establishment of systems and linkages to maintain technical excellence and professional growth.
  • Insure that health communication strategies and materials, community health activities, and community health financing interventions are technically sound in the area of MNCH and responsive to MNCH priorities.
  • Work closely with the Ministry of Health, donors and other organizations to develop strategies to address key issues and challenges of MNCH and  support studies/research in priority areas of MNCH
QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:
  • Secondary Midwife, Medical Assistant  or MD required;  Masters Degree in Public Health or related field is desirable.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including planning and development of NMCH/RH interventions,  management and monitoring of public health programs.
  • Knowledge of MoH policies related to NMCH, familiarity with the Cambodian public health system and understanding of the national Reproductive Health and Child Health programs; experience working or collaborating with MoH staff.
  • Experience with clinical training of midwives and a demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English and in computer applications (Microsoft Office).  
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.