JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
#442-JA-010-10-MCH
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPENING DATE: May 24,2010
CLOSING DATE: June 07,2010

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 a qualified Cambodian national for the following positions:

POSITION: CHILD HEALTH ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist CH Team Leader (CHTL) in coordination with the MoH to planning and implementing the activities related to child survival;

• Assist CH TL to provide TA and supervision to provincial CH staff in implementing the field work;

• Assist MoH in supervising the implementation of field work (Health facility and community level);

• Work with MoH training team to support training and supervision to health staff such as IMCI, C-IMCI, MPA etc;

• Assist CH Team Leader in coordination with the National Nutrition Program to planning and implementing the activities related to Nutrition such as IDA, IDD, VAC, Food Fortification etc;

• Provide feedback/field trip report to CHTL/ PC on the progress of activities;

• Coordinate RACHA’s activities with other NGOs, UN Agencies working in the focus OD who are also supporting child health activities;

• Draw on RACHA’s other child health activities to incorporate them into IMCI package;

• Assist in preparing monthly progress reports and share information with RACHA senior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:

• Advanced Medical background (MD or MA);

• At least 3 years of prior work experience in planning and implementation of child health activities and clinical practices;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work with government officials and IO/NGO staff;

• Ability to travel to provinces, including rural communities and remote areas;

• Computer literacy - word-processing, spread sheet software;

• Fluency in English and Khmer, both written and spoken.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their latest CV and cover letter to jobads@racha.org.kh or submit a hard copy to RACHA office at #160, Street 71, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmon, Phom Penh. Tel: 023-213-724.
RACHA-SIEM REAP - PHD-OFFICE, and/or any ODs of Siem Reap Province, Tel: 063964025.

The applicants who currently based in the said location are encouraged to apply

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Submitted CVs will not be returned.