JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

General information:

Position Title: Regional Coordinators

Number of positions: Three (03)

Deadline: 27/09/2024

Contract Duration:  12 months

Job Location: Yaoundé

Hiring Organization: CRIHSS Foundation

Description of the organization:

The Center for Research and Integrated Health Systems Strengthening (CRIHSS Foundation) is a local organization in Cameroon focused on strengthening laboratory services including sample transportation for the health sector. Since 2019 CRIHSS Foundation continues to collaborate with local and international organizations to support the Government of Cameroon (GoC) in the development and implementation of health programs. The organization collaborates with the Ministry of Health and other partners to strengthen laboratory capacity and clinical services, with a particular focus on HIV testing (VL, EID), TB services and treatment. In the last five years CRIHSS has been at the forefront of advancing laboratory services with emphasis on designing and implementing sample transportation services for HIV (VL, EID), TB and other related programs. CRIHSS Foundation has worked extensively with PEPFAR IPs to expand its sample transportation service delivery program in Cameroon. With in the framework of its Project INTRASSAT funded by CDC/PEPFAR, CRIHSS Foundation will continue to support national capacity and strengthen transportation and referral of samples for laboratory testing services and return of results for HIV, TB, and emerging infectious diseases in Cameroon.

Duties and responsibilities

Within this funding opportunity, CRIHSS Foundation is currently seeking to hire a highly motivated individual to serve as Coordinator for the INTRASSAT Project. These Coordinators will oversee the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of assigned projects or programs. In addition, they will be expected to perform the following key roles and responsibilities.

• Liaise with partners, district services and the regional delegation to share project objectives, share and resolve challenges for better project results;
• Supervise all activities at the zone level covering all health facilities;
• Assist in the identification and training of potential motorbike drivers, motorcycle associations and couriers who will work in the system;
• Assist in the preparation of hubs for all system products;
• Carry out a monthly evaluation of the system's functionality, make recommendations and report to management;
• Provide a weekly report on biker/messenger service activities using a standard form to the Technical Director;
• Visit hubs and spoke sites to regularly monitor motorbike and courier activities and report to management;
• Coordinate the implementation of all programme activities at the regional level;
• Review and coordinate the work plans and reports of other staff in the region;
• Review zone activity and project reports prior to submission to the Technical Director;
• Work closely with all activity and lead managers to ensure the smooth implementation of activities in the areas covered;
• Coordinate all training activities in his/her area;
• Collect all data collected in his/her area;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the CRIHSS management.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Parasitology, Public Health, Health Economics, Public or Business administration, Social sciences, or other relevant field or equivalent, related training or experience. Work experience:
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Sample transport collection, handling, packaging, and transportation as well as Implementation continuous quality improvement programs. 
• Country Regional level experience is a plus, as is experience contributing to the design, management and reporting of the program;
• Experience in working in HIV and TB programs across fragile and difficult geographies in the country setting is a plus. Skills/Competencies:
• Demonstrated capacity to manage a variety of activities simultaneously and take initiative;
• Analysis, problem-solving, sound judgment;
• Drive, pro-activeness, action and results orientation; continuous improvement; Interpersonal and teamwork skills; diplomacy and tact;
• 4 Oral communication, writing and presentational skills;
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications;
• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural, multi-partner environment, and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation;
• Knowledge/understanding of Laboratory system strengthening, diagnostic network optimization QA is an asset;
• Written and spoken fluency English and French is essential;

How to apply:

All applications must be submitted via email to the following address:  candidature@crihssfoundation.org , No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Applicants should provide the following documents/information:

• A cover letter
• Updated resume or CV

Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of your e-mail and do not attach certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview in Yaoundé.

NOTE: Successful candidates will be contracted for a specified duration of 12 months for a start date yet to be determined.