Nabire Assistant Health Specialist PCI

Project Concern International (PCI) is an International Organization, based in the United States with projects in eleven countries including Indonesia. PCI is seeking qualified candidates based in Nabire-Papua.

Position: ASSISTANT HEALTH SPECIALIST

General Summary:

Working closely with and under the supervision of the Nabire Health Specialist, the Assistant Health Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing Maternal and Child Health programs to strengthen the capacity of both villages health workers and health service providers. Assist the Health Specialist in overall MCH activities including planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting.

Main Responsibilities and duties:

Health:
- Together with the Health Specialist, assess, plan, and manage all aspects of PCI's MCH program in Nabire.
- Assist Health Specialist in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of MCH programs and activities.
- Assist Health Specialist in design and implementation of MCH trainings for health providers and PCI staff.
- Assist Health Specialist in facilitating community BCC activities to promote improved health behaviors.
- Assist Health Specialist in prioritizing initiatives to fill gaps in current health services, in collaboration with national and international health partners.
- Together with PCI Team, design and implement an effective community health worker program.
- Ensure adequate reporting mechanisms to monitor PCI's MCH program initiatives and impacts.
- Maintain an accurate and updated record keeping system of MCH activities

Other
Other duties as assigned by Health Specialist.

Minimum Qualification:

* S1 Degree in Medical (Doctor) or Master Public Health is a plus.
* Minimum 2 years of health program development (especially maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition and health education/training) .
* Knowledge and training in Behavior Change Communication approach.
* Fluency in verbal and written English.
* Good Computer skills.
* Good communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
* Good team player

Please send CV & application letter by email to: recruitment@ pci.or.id
Deadline: September 7, 2008. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.