Sexual and Reproductive Health Technical Assistant In Cambodia

Department: Programme
Position: Sexual and Reproductive Health Technical Assistant Contract duration: 6 months Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 340 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Phnom Penh National Staff : 60 International Staff : 2 On-going programmes: 3 Budget : 900 000€ (2010)

The ACTED-PSF Cambodia programme is rooted in a historical action against HIV/AIDS in the country. Present in the country since 1991, Pharmaciens Sans Frontières- international – Comité International (PSF-CI) was one of the first NGOs to work on sexually transmissible infections (STI) and HIV prevention in Cambodia. In December 2009, ACTED-PSF Cambodia is still very much focused on the prevention and response to HIV/AIDS.

III. Position Profile

ACTED-PSF is currently launching a new project focusing on “Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Care for Youths” in Cambodia and is recruiting a Medical Doctor to be a Sexual and Reproductive Health Technical Assistant to this project

• Contribute, in collaboration with the Project Manager and the Country representative, to the definition of the SRH project’s strategy
• Provide Technical Assistance to the Project Manager in all aspects of the project Management.
• Assist the project team in Developing training curriculums, training manuals and IEC materials for the different target groups (Youths, parents, authorities, health center staffs)
• Ensure the technical quality of all health related document produced by the project
• Ensure that all documents, trainings, materials, activities developed are appropriately designed to reach effectively the different target groups: Youths, Authorities, Parents and Health center staffs.
• Assess the technical capacities of Health Center Staffs and design training curriculums based on the gaps identified
• Monitor and ensure the quality of trainings provided to beneficiaries by NGO partners
• Build the capacities of ACTED-PSF staffs in the field of SRH.

IV. Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor • Good knowledge/experience in SRH • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with various stakeholders (NGO partners, local authorities, governmental staffs…) • Proven capabilities in leadership required • Good English skills both written and oral • Knowledge of French and/or Khmer is an asset. • Knowledge of the Cambodian context and culture is an asset

V. Conditions:

• Salaried status • Net monthly Salary (€) according to experience and internal salary grid of ACTED + living allowance • Accommodation, food and transportation ensured by ACTED • Insurances, repatriation covered by ACTED

How to apply: 

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org Ref : MD/CAM/RW For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org