Company Profile

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leader in global health, is a nonprofit public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. (JSI) is implementing the recently extended USAID-funded Strengthening the Care Continuum Project in Ghana.

Job Description

JSI is in search of a Deputy Country Manager to work in collaboration with the Country Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and operations of implementing the SPRING/Ghana work plan and high impact nutrition interventions. The Deputy Country Manager will also provide technical input and oversight into the implementation of SPRING/Ghana activities.

Reporting Relationship
The Deputy Country Manager reports to the Country Manager based in Accra, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Management

• Support and assist the Country Manager with regular program management and operations management for efficient functioning of the office.
• In collaboration with the Country Manager, oversee the development of the annual work plan.
• Ensure implementation of SPRING activities based on the final approved work plan.
• Directly manage the field-based team in Tamale, Ghana to ensure effective coordination and implementation.
• Coordinate communication with national/regional and district level authorities.
• Provide guidance and support to technical staff on processes and procedures in designing and implementing SPRING intervention within program focal areas at the National, Regional, and District Level.
• Review and facilitate the finalization of deliverables; quarterly and annual project reports; and technical reports as needed.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance & Administration Director to ensure that all SPRING activities are implemented in accordance with USAID financial procedures and JSI policy. Notify the Country Manager and/or HQ of any discrepancies.
• Ensure the start-up and the scale-up of SPRING/Ghana implementation.
• Provide quality assurance to the program design and implementation.
• Represent SPRING/Ghana at key technical meetings as delegated by SPRING/Ghana Country Manager.
• Identify and draw upon necessary technical resources and inputs to further implement program.
• Coordinate SPRING/Ghana external technical assistance so it is timely and in harmony with the program implementation and for the performance of operation.
• Initiate collaborative agreements and actions with key partners.
• Lead the process of streamlining existing ENA/HFP/SBCC existing materials and trainings.
• Report regularly to the Country Manager, and identify problems and issues for resolution in a timely manner.
• Acts as SPRING/Ghana representative in the absence of the Country Manager.
• Direct supervision of 7 staff from the Tamale base, including performance management.

Required Skills or Experience

• MPH or Relevant Master’s Degree
• Has at least 10 years of experience in implementing development program with at least 5 years at a senior management level
• Expertise in nutrition and/or agriculture program implementation
• Experience in managing USAID funded projects.
• Clear understanding of integrated programming
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate; proficient with Excel and Quick Books. 
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong skills in teamwork and exhibits strong leadership
• Proven high level of integrity (references will be helpful).
• Ability to work on own initiative/proactive attitude.
• Willing to travel to district level 50% of his/her time