JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
#442-JA-018-09/MCH-RE-ADV
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPENING DATE: November 16,2009
CLOSING DATE: November 30,2009

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 Child Health Assistant Team Leader to be based in Phnom Penh.

POSITION: CHILD HEALTH ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH HEAD OFFICE
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 progress reports and share information with RACHA senior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:

• Advanced Medical background (MD or MA or its equivalent is preferred);

• 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:

Candidates who are interested in applying for the above position MUST submit a current detailed resume or curriculum vitae with a cover letter: address to: #160, Street 71, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh

Application deadline is November 30, 2009.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Submitted CVs will not be returned.