District FP/RH Officer

Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) is a local, nongovernmental organization providing youth friendly sexual and reproductive health rights, information, and services. FPAM compliments the government of Malawi in improving the health status of all people in Malawi. FPAM’s vision is a Malawian society with access to quality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and information.

FPAM is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

DISTRICT FP/RH OFFICER – KARONGA

Main Purpose of the Job

A key member of FPAM Momentum Projects’ Technical Team. An overseer of day-to-day management and implementation of FP/ RH project activities at district level, preparing quarterly and annual work plans and budgets, preparing district level project reports, coordinating the involvement of actors and projects’ stakeholders, and coordination of project meetings and activities at district level.

Reports to: – Project FP/RH Advisor.

Responsible for: – Supporting the coordination of Momentum Tikweze Umoyo Project activity implementation in Karonga District.

Specific Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage key networks and partnerships with relevant partners including NGOs, CBOs and MOH or relevant Government Departments at district level to promote FP, RH, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health services.
• Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis, including financial and technical reports to FP/RH lead and all required project information to FPAM internal users.
• Maintains regular communication with members of the project management teams and other members of the field district office.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder participatory planning and monitoring and evaluation (review meetings)

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing and Midwifery, Degree in Public Health, Health Management or relevant health field.
• Experience in project management, implementation, budget management, and reporting.
• Experience in implementation of FP/RH projects.

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter, CV and copies of relevant Certificates and National Identity Card with three traceable referees (including the current or immediate past employer) through email to vacancy@fpamalawi.org. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, 24th September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: Duly note that due to volumes of applications we receive; only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and that FPAM does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and have not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. FPAM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. FPAM is an equal opportunity employer.