Programme Officer, Access - International Planned Parenthood Federation

Job title: Programme Officer, Access - Health Systems Strengthening / Quality Improvement
Division/Department: Operations / Access
Location: London
Rank/Grade: 4
Salary: £33,280 per annum

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

Please send completed applications or contact us at this address: jobs@ippf.org
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Closing date for applications: 23/09/2011

1. JOB PURPOSE
To support the implementation of the Access Global Strategy focusing on Strengthening Health Service Delivery Systems (SHSDS) / Quality Improvement (QI) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities.

2. KEY TASKS

• To monitor and verify the ongoing reporting by Regional Offices (ROs) and Member Associations,(MAs) of projects with an SHSDS / QA / QI component, maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the projects through reading reports, visits, regular communication and the use of knowledge management systems.
• To support the development of an essential package of integrated services.
• To ensure the provision of quality technical information on sexual and reproductive health in general and SHSDS/QI in particular to Central Office (CO) colleagues, ROs and Member Associations.
• To assist ROs and Member Associations, whenever needed, in ensuring the quality and relevance of capacity building initiatives (for example in innovative approaches in SRH services provision, in increasing access through the use of financing schemes for service delivery etc).
• With guidance from Senior Adviser, Access, to provide technical assistance to ROs and Member Associations as required in areas such as production / identification of training tools and materials, service delivery guidelines and protocols, and communication materials.
• To conduct occasional training sessions / give presentations on QI as required.
• To draft and edit a range of documents including reports on activities, reports to donors, and reports on the Access budget. To write and edit technically and stylistically technical publications on Access/QI, including a periodical Access/QI newsletter.
• To support Global Adviser: Medical with the International Medical Advisory Panel (IMAP).
• To identify and disseminate evidence in SHSDS/SRHR through consultation with IMAP and IPPF/Medical Bulletin (MB) electronic publications, with guidance from the Global Advisor: Medical.
• To produce agendas and take minutes as required.
• To support funding bids with background evidence on QI.
• To support documentation of operational research conducted by MAs.
• To conduct literature review on HSS comprehensive evidence based data.
• To support Senior Technical Officer, Health Systems, Economics and Financing in developing an SHSDS resource package.
• To support Senior Adviser, Access in delivering a QA resource package for essential integrated services.
• To support all project-related reporting requirements.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff and contacts within and outside the Federation.
• To become familiar with the Federation’s Health and Safety Programme and Guidelines for using Visual Display Units. To do everything possible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, including following instructions and guidance.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe: a) staff responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
The post holder oversees the work of temporary staff and interns from time to time.

b) financial responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
To monitor the Access budget and update the Senior Adviser, Access.

c) advisory responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
The post holder advises the Access Team, CO and RO colleagues and stakeholders on the implementation of the Access Global Strategy.

4. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in a social science related subject, or equivalent standard of education.

5. PROVEN ABILITY
Advanced application in the implementation of quality improvement models; technical programme management; operational research in sexual and reproductive health quality improvement in developing country programmes.

6. SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Excellent verbal communication skills – the ability to present, train and coach staff from time to time.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Basic budget management skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to review service data and financial reports
• Competent at developing or reviewing and implementing monitoring and technical tools.
• Good time management and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good Information Technology skills – to include database and Internet.
• Fluent English essential. One other language desirable – French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic.

7. PERSONAL COMPETENCE

• Willing to travel internationally - about 35 days a year.
• Cultural sensitivity
• Pro-choice