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Program Officer
Population Council
2008-01-09

Closing date: 25 January 2008

The Reproduction Health Program of Population Council is seeking an experienced Program Officer to coordinate research on sexual and reproductive health.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Reporting to: Senior Program Officer, Reproductive Health
Salary: Depends on experience and qualifications
Assignment Length: One year

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Liaise with partner agencies to ensure quality and effective implementation of the projects
2. Assist in the design and development of studies
3. Provide general technical support for the day-to day functioning of the projects
4. Make regular monitoring and supervisory visits to project sites and provide updates on a regular basis
5. Design, develop and implement data collection and monitoring instruments
6. Manage data collection, processing and analysis
7. Recruit, train and supervise research assistants and data collectors as required
8. Ensure accuracy and timely submission of financial and technical reports for internal and donor requirements
9. Maintain project documentation and report on study progress on a regular basis
10. Draft study reports and other dissemination materials
11. Present study findings at the national and international level
12. Collaborate with other Council programs and staff in the Johannesburg office as well as in the African region
13. Participate in country operational and proposal plans and proposal writing for the RH program as appropriate
14. Other responsibilities as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters degree or Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in implementing research projects
2. Experience in provision of maternal and reproductive health services
3. Experience in conducting research in the field of reproductive health
4. Familiarity with and interest in gender issues
5. Training in the provision of maternal health an advantage
6. Demonstrate qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and report writing skills
7. Proficiency with computer applications: words, PowerPoint, excel SPSS, Epi Info
8. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team
9. Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills in English Knowledge of Zulu an advantage
10. Valid driver&rsquos license

If you are interested, please forward your CV and a letter of interest by 25 January 2008 to :
Finance and Human Resources
Population Council
P.O.Box 411744
Craig hall
2024
Closing date 25 January 2008
Or email to: Jobadvert.Joburg@popcouncil.org or smullick@popcouncil.org

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Population Council is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that seeks to improve the well &ndashbeing and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world. The Council believes in providing equal opportunities, therefore it will not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment will be based on an individual&rsquos qualifications as related to the position for which s/he is being considered.

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