[NIFL-HEALTH:4307] Job Posting: Literacy Advisor--Community-based health care program (Afghanistan)

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Literacy Advisor Date Posted:  5 January 2004

Organization:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Country/Region: Asia, Eastern
Apply By:  31 January 2004

Contact Information:
Email:  jobs@msh.org
Fax:  (617) 524-1363

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference 'The Recruiting Center
at DevelopmentEx.com'

Job Opportunity Description

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) seeks a LITERACY ADVISOR to join its
Rural Expansion of Afghanistan’s Community-Based Healthcare (REACH) Program
in Kabul, Afghanistan. REACH is a three-year, USAID-funded Program focusing
on providing direct service support grants to local health providers
throughout Afghanistan. Through the REACH Program, MSH will be able to
extend health services to underserved areas in Afghanistan - primarily by
strengthening the capacity of local NGOs for service delivery, as well as
the public sector, through a program of Performance-Based Grants.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Literacy Advisor oversees the REACH Learning for Life
Program to be implemented by the Subcontractor within 13 provinces of
Afghanistan. The Literacy Advisor maintains close communication and
coordination with REACH Training and Education Section, specifically the
Safe Motherhood Unit, CHW and Refresher Training Unit, and Gender Unit, as
well as liaise with other sections of the REACH Program to ensure that the
longer term goal of training health personnel can be achieved. Specific
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in the selection of the Subcontractor by providing technical
review of proposals; Orienting the Subcontractor for quick start-up of the
literacy program; Overseeing the implementation by the REACH Subcontractor
of the Literacy for Life accelerated health-focused literacy and accelerated
learning program; Maintaining close technical supervision of the
Subcontractor to ensure that all terms of the contract are met; Supporting
the Subcontractor as needed in negotiations and establishment of procedures
and standards with the various ministries;
Providing USAID and MSH with regular verbal and written updates on
implementation of Learning for Life Program as required.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: University degree in adult education (Ph.D., M.A.), or
equivalent; Excellent management skills with significant experience in Adult
Literacy and/or Accelerated Learning programs in a developing and/or
post-conflict country; Experience in adult literacy, health and accelerated
learning methods most desirable; Experience working with USAID funded
programs preferred; Excellent communication skills and ability to work as
part of a team; Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word,
Excel and Access; Proven written and verbal proficiency in English. Fluency
in Dari and/or Pashto an asset; Previous working experience in Afghanistan
desirable; Able to work comfortably in an often unstable security
environment; Ability and availability to travel, as needed.

Note: This is a non-dependent post.

Full job description available at http://www.msh.org

MSH offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to:

In US - Marcia Herrera, Senior Recruitment Officer, Management Sciences for
Health, 891 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130, or fax: 617-524-1363, or
E-mail: jobs@msh.org.

In Afghanistan - M. Enam Raufi, Human Resource Associate, Management
Sciences for Health (MSH), Street 15, Lane 6, House 394, Wazir Akbar Khan,
Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: 020-2300526, 079-302988, E-mail: eraufi@msh.org

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as
a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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