Program Officer

The Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Services requires the services for a Program Officer to serve for World Child Cancer in Cameroon. This position requires demonstrable experience in Program Management, Finance and Administration and Monitoring & Evaluation
Suitable candidates should submit their applicattions to : bamendadhs@gmail.com copy forbes.sharp@worldchildcancer.org latest October 15, 2021
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM SUPPORT
•    Program delivery: Support the implementation of projects and/or Programs-for example organizing training, meetings, conferences etc
•    Planing: Contribute to the annual work planning and budgeting processes, including identification of potential projects for funding
•    Safeguarding: Ensure application of WCC policies and procedures to programs including safeguarding
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
•    Budget management: Ensure activities are delivered within the designatd budget and that potential overunderspends are identified early and proactively managed.
•    Record keeping: Ensure that all expenses are appropriately executed and recorded, in accordance with financial policy and best practice. For example, obtaining quotations and receipts to submit to finance department
•    Reporting:  Work with program manager to produce accurate financial reports on a quartefy basis

MONITORING EVALUATION & LEARNING
•    In general, work with the Program Manager to develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation procedures (guidelines, policies) and systems (tools)
•    Ensure systematic data collection for key, quaalitative, indicators linked to quality of care and patient experience
•    Work with Program Coordinator, to analyse the above data and produce timely monthly, quatarly and annual reports, including recommendations for future improvement in Program delivery

APPLIED KWOLEDGE & SKILLS
•    Strong team building skills, partnerships and working in multicultural setting with diverse partners
•    Kwoledge and understanding of Cameroon public Health structures and systems
•    Strong oral and written communication skills
•    Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software
•    Strong organizational and attention to details needed to adhere to project deadlines

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•    A minimum of a degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Science or related field
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing and managing public health projects
•    Demonstrated experience in the development and use fo multi-media communications
•    Demonstrated strong technical, programming and management skills
•    Excellent writen and oral communication skills in English are required
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is required
•    A background in clinical practice and/or epidermiology is an added advantage

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This will be a full-time based in Bamenda; with ability for frequently traveling internaly
The initial contract will be two years
Apply before October 15, 2021