People in Need is seeking for Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Job title: Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Location: Cambodia
Starting date: 1st August 2014
Length of contract: 8months with possible extension
People in Need's (PIN) aim in Cambodia is to strengthen the capacity of local citizens and institutions
in order to provide people with opportunities to positively transform their lives whilst not
undermining the natural environment. PIN has operated in the country since 2008 and currently
works in 5 provinces. PIN in cooperation with 8 local partner NGOs supports the implementation of
the Royal Government of Cambodia's National Strategic Development Plan, specifically in 3 sectors:
maternal and child health, livelihoods & environment and emergency preparedness and response.
PIN closely cooperates with relevant government departments and Alliance2015 partners.
PIN’s Maternal and Child Health Program (MCHP) aims to reduce the mortality and improve the
health of pregnant and lactating women and young children. In the past 5 years, the program
supported over 100 rural health centers and benefited more than 90,000 people. Its activities have
primarily focused on addressing the main causes of maternal and child death, including improving
the management of post-partum hemorrhage and asphyxia; increasing community awareness on
safe pregnancy and healthy nutrition; removing financial barriers to accessing health care; improving
management of health centers; amongst others. To reduce child mortality PIN has been piloting an
innovative program using mobile phone technology providing mothers who subscribe to the program
timely voice messages with important information on how to take care of their newborn during their
first month of life. PIN’s MCHP, in its new programming phase focuses on the following priorities:
 Improving the quality of maternal and child health focused on the child malnutrition
prevention
 Improving the nutrition of pregnant and lactating women and children under 2 years
 Improving the care of newborns among the communities in target areas
 Reducing neonatal and maternal mortality and morbidity in urban and rural areas
PIN is looking for an experienced candidate with sound technical, management and fundraising
expertise to perform the following responsibilities:
 ensure the quality and maximum impact of existing maternal and child health projects
 build capacity of PIN and local partners’ staff
 ensure continuous, need and opportunity-driven development of PIN’s maternal and child
health program through outcome-oriented sector programming, networking, and fundraising
Description of requirements:
 Relevant academic qualification in Public Health or Development Studies
 At least 2 years of experience with designing and result-based management of development
programs
 Experience in implementation of Health/nutrition/social protection related projects
(preferably in South East Asia)
 Technical knowledge of and experience in managing projects improving nutrition and
reducing maternal and neonatal mortality is a considerable advantage
 Excellent program development and fundraising skills, preferably with EuropeAid and USAID
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People In Need, Šafaříkova 635/24, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic, www.peopleinneed.cz
Tel.: (+420) 226 200 400, fax: (+420) 226 200 401, e-mail: mail@peopleinneed.cz
IČ: 25755277 DIČ: CZ25755277
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Experience in staff management and working with local partners and government
institutions
Excellent communication, teamwork and networking skills
PIN offers:
 Friendly, participatory and results-oriented working environment with extensive
opportunities for professional development
 8 months contract
 Competitive remuneration and benefits
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Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
Medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available on line
Travel insurance
25 days of paid leave annually
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Accommodation covered by PIN
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and a motivation letter to Barbora
Jančová: hr@peopleinneed.cz. Closing date for the applications is June 10th 2014.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your
understanding.
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People In Need, Šafaříkova 635/24, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic, www.peopleinneed.cz
Tel.: (+420) 226 200 400, fax: (+420) 226 200 401, e-mail: mail@peopleinneed.cz
IČ: 25755277 DIČ: CZ25755277