Assistant Implementation Consultant

RÔTHE POST OFFICE

The Assistant Implementation Consultant is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation and monitoring of AFGHS-PATH project activities in the health districts of his/her headquarters area.

Other information

He/she works in collaboration with health authorities, district leadership teams, integrated health centres (IHCs), community relays, mediators and other local actors to help improve access to and use of integrated malaria control and maternal and child health services. The position is primarily focused on operational support, community coordination, community engagement, activity monitoring and data quality. It does not, on its own, confer the authorization to perform clinical acts or validate medical decisions.

Responsibilities

• 1. Business planning and coordination Participate in the development of work plans for allotment districts, taking into account project priorities and health teams. Transform approved activities into operational timelines that specify response sites, managers, logistics needs and expected results. Facilitate coordination between district management teams, CSIs, community relays, mediators and other project stakeholders. Participate in local technical and operational meetings on PSI delegation and ensure follow-up of decisions taken. Report delays, access difficulties and constraints to the hierarchy that could compromise the implementation of activities. Represent PSI in operational activities, within the limits of its responsibilities.
• 2. Support for community relays and mediators Update the lists of community mediators supported by the project, in collaboration with health districts and ITUCs. Facilitate exchanges between community actors, health structures and project teams. Accompany the preparation, verification and transmission of reports relays and mediators for validation by authorized persons. Prepare the necessary documents for processing bonuses and motivations, including updated lists, validated reports and supporting documents. Support the monitoring of payments and contribute to the resolution of anomalies with competent services. Document the difficulties encountered by community actors and pass them on to relevant officials.
• 3. Support for outreach activities and mobile clinics Participate in the micro-planning of field trips with CSI and health districts.

Education / Qualifications

Facilitate community mobilization and information prior to interventions.

Main duties

Prepare the logistical elements necessary for missions: calendars, lists of participants, travel needs, collection materials and administrative documents. Accompany teams during scheduled activities, in accordance with approved plans and safety instructions. Facilitate the organization of activities integrating vaccination, prenatal consultations and other health services, under the responsibility of authorized professionals. Compile information on outings, locations covered, services reported and difficulties encountered. Follow the corrective measures agreed with health teams. Support the monitoring of references and counter-references between communities and health structures, respecting confidentiality.

• 4. Community Engagement and Demand Creation Support mediators and community actors in organizing activities to encourage the use of health services. Participate in awareness-raising activities on malaria prevention, prenatal consultations, assisted deliveries and vaccination of children. Contribute to the monitoring of community initiatives, including husbands’ schools. Gather information on the barriers people face in accessing health services. Collect feedback and observations from the communities and pass them on to the relevant teams. Promote inclusive, respectful and non-discriminatory participation of the population in project activities.
• 5. Training and formative supervision Support the practical organisation of training for community actors. Contribute to the preparation of joint supervision missions with health teams. Participate in the documentation of findings, recommendations and support needs identified during visits. Update the follow-up tables of the recommendations and facilitate their return to the actors concerned. Follow the application of skills acquired after training. Document mentoring needs with authorized supervisors and follow up on corrective actions within their responsibilities.
• 6. Support for the monitoring of health products Facilitate the preparation and organization of physical inventories of health products. Support the collection and transmission of inventory information to supply chain managers. Contribute to the organization of store manager supervision and restitution meetings. Quickly report ruptures, risks of rupture and anomalies to the appropriate officials. Follow up on agreed actions to improve the availability of health products.
• 7. Activity monitoring, data quality and reporting Collect and consolidate activity data using tools approved by the project. Verify the completeness, consistency and alignment of data with available collection materials and tools. Contribute to the identification and clarification of discrepancies and anomalies. Produce activity reports and follow-up tables according to schedule. Document achievements, constraints, lessons learned and proposals for improvement.

Experience

Participate in capitalizing on experiences by identifying promising practices and conditions for success. Ensure the classification and safe keeping of reports, attendance lists, minutes and supporting documents. Respect the rules of confidentiality and data protection.

• 8. Administrative support, compliance and security Prepare requests and administrative records necessary to carry out activities, in accordance with PSI procedures. Contribute to the collection and transmission of supporting documents in a timely manner. Apply PSI’s internal procedures as well as the provisions of the agreement with the lessor communicated to it. Comply with the code of conduct, safeguard rules, reporting mechanisms and safety instructions. Report any anomaly or suspicion of fraud through the planned channels, without conducting an investigation on its own initiative.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic training Hold a Baccalaureate level diploma+3 in nursing, public health, with an option in community health, reproductive health, paludology, project management or other relevant field. Additional training or specific experience in the fight against malaria, maternal, newborn and child health is an asset. Professional experience Have at least three (03) years of relevant experience in implementing or monitoring community health activities. Experience working with health districts, integrated health centres and community actors. Experience in malaria control, maternal and child health or vaccination is desired. Have experience in preparing field missions, collecting data and monitoring supporting documents. Experience in a project funded by an institutional donor is an asset. ÊBe able to work independently with minimal supervision. Technical skills Planning and coordination of operational activities. Organization and monitoring of health interventions in the field. Community engagement and trade facilitation. Data collection, verification, consolidation and synthesis. Preparation of activity reports and monitoring tables. Organization of training and support for supervision. Follow-up of community mediators. Inventory tracking and reporting of health product disruptions. Mastery of common office tools, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of malaria control and maternal and child health programmes.

Required skills

Rigor in the work and good organization. Integrity and respect for confidentiality. Ability to work as a team and report on difficulties. Autonomy and sense of responsibility. Good communication and collaboration skills with communities. Respect and professional courtesy towards colleagues, partners and beneficiaries. Good command of French and basic knowledge of English. Proficiency in at least one national language used in the area of assignment is desired. Availability to make frequent trips in the field, in compliance with safety instructions.

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