Job: Village Health Facilitator(MCH)salin

Location: Yangon
Deadline: Tuesday, 23 July 2013 

Description

no. 497,1st floor, tower b, diamond condominium, pyay road, ward 8, kamaryut township, yangon 11041, Myanmar 95-1-501373, 501383, 523933

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (15/Jul/104/2013) Pact is an international non-profit, non-religious, non political and non-governmental organization that is based in Washington D.C, United States. Pact is currently working in 57 countries, implementing more than 100 programs. Pact's main field offices are situated in 27 countries from which oversee all the programs around the world. Pact has been working in Myanmar for more than a decade. Pact implements a wide range of development programs in Myanmar, which focuses on promoting the lives of the vulnerable community. Pact in Myanmar is currently working in the Delta Zone, Dry Zone and Shan Zone on various projects including Micro Credit, Primary Health Care, HIV/AIDS Education Programs and Livelihoods Integrated Program. Pact in Myanmar operates its various projects in 51 townships. Pact in Myanmar is currently seeking a motivated, experienced and dedicated candidate for the position of Village Health Facilitator. Title : Number of Opening: Duty Station: Duration: Work Schedule: Village Health Facilitator One Only Salin Township Annual contract (with 3 month probation period) Renewable subject to satisfactory work performance and fund availability Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., flexible working hours in evenings and weekends

Position Summary: ShaeThot is beginning urban activities in Salin township in Sagaing in the areas of Maternal Child Health, Livelihoods and WASH. Under the technical guidance and supervision of Township Manager, Village Health Facilitator is responsible to implement the project activities directly to achieve the project outputs/outcomes and through working in teams led by a Team Leader, to whom they are immediately responsible; as well as to follow the existing procedures and policies of Pact Myanmar for a proper administration of the project. Key Relationships: Supervised by: Township Manager (Salin); Team Leader 1. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Programmatic Responsibilities:

• Conduct Workshops/trainings in assigned project communities to support the achievement of project outputs and outcomes.
• Guiding of community organizations, peer educators and community health volunteers.
• Capacity building of community health organizations, peer educators and community health volunteers in planning, organizational and financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Organize trained volunteers meetings, and network within communities as well as with the local health services for better integration with existing MCH, livelihoods and WASH sectors as necessary;
• Collecting baseline and follow-up information
• Monitoring of community progress in achieving project outputs
• Reporting the progress of workshops/activities

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no. 497,1st floor, tower b, diamond condominium, pyay road, ward 8, kamaryut township, yangon 11041, Myanmar 95-1-501373, 501383, 523933

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• Record keeping of assigned village progress data
• Participate in the drawing of work plan and accomplish to achieve the targets.
• Other duties assign by Township Coordinator Expected Results Effective project intervention activities are delivered timely to community. Workshop/training outputs and outcomes are well monitored and recorded. Communities receive effective training/workshop for health and development. Timely submission program reports and maintenance of systematic filing system of assigned communities..

Financial Responsibilities

• Maintain a transparent and sound cash management system for the operation as per current financial procedures of Pact and the program;
• All expenses made by the Community Health Facilitator have to be approved by concerned Township Manager. Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:
• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives,
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation,
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact's role as steward of resources intended for the poor ,
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds,
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships,
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scalable results drive strategic priorities,
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees,
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology,
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum two years' experience in working closely with villages or grassroots communities
• Work experience in rural activities is desirable.
• Graduate or equivalent qualification;
• People with good health condition and already residing in the project townships are preferred.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills when working with members of groups.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision
• Able to walk or take public transport or motorbike 5 days every week to visit groups.
• Independence, dependability and accountability
• Good working relation with colleagues
• Innovation, initiative and learning new things
• Must have reporting skill
• Good Communication and coordination skill

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no. 497,1st floor, tower b, diamond condominium, pyay road, ward 8, kamaryut township, yangon 11041, Myanmar 95-1-501373, 501383, 523933

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Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter and detail curriculum vitae along with relevant supporting documents, a recent passport size photograph, contact details rd and two referees addressed to the following contact not later than July 23 , 2013 (Tuesday). Pact/Myanmar SHAE THOT office No (107), Pagoda Road, Pyant Lwint Quarter, Sin Phyu Kyun Township Phone: 063-40401 Email: pphonepaing@pactworld.org; eephwayou@pactworld.org Remark: Only short listed candidates will be notified.

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