Overview

The Programme Officer, Adolescent Reproductive Health is responsible for coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all programs related to the Adolescent Reproductive Health program for the Ministry of Health & Medical Services.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate and facilitate the development of a National Strategic Plan, including related policies and guidelines on the Adolescent Reproductive Health program.
• Monitor and evaluate all Adolescent Reproductive Health programs.
• Design, conduct and evaluate all Adolescent Reproductive Health training programs.
• Facilitate the management of donor funds, ensuring appropriate acquittals and reports.
• Submit reports on the achievement of program activities on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Design new and innovative programs in consultation with stakeholders.
• Provide secretarial support to the Maternal Reproductive Health Team.
• Actively contribute to all corporate functions of the Ministry.
• Engage community gatekeepers.
• Collaborate with Government counterparts, NGOs/CSOs and other partners.
• Facilitate training and capacity building to community stakeholders and health workers.
• Provide quarterly and annually SRHR reports on milestones and results.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience working in a sexual and reproductive health department in a government or private sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare service delivery system and structure in Fiji.
• Knowledge and understanding of the MOHMS SRHR service delivery system.
• Working knowledge of health promotive programs in SRHR within the government sector legislation and policies.
• Experience in working with adolescents and youths including in school and out of school youths.
• Experience in Maternal Health programs, Family Planning, community health promotion programs especially to youths and young adults, project planning and implementation and community mobilization.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of activities, including data management, collation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of administration and management skills with some experience in managing programs at national, divisional or subdivisional level.
• Knowledge of writing proposals, workplan development and budgets.
• Understanding of basic procurement and public finance regulations of the Government of Fiji.
• Knowledge and experience in working with national and international stakeholders.
• Understand the linkages between the different thematic areas in Family health.
• Awareness of the Fijian Constitution [2013], applicable laws of Fiji such as the Crimes Act, National Gender Policy, and the Fiji HIV/AIDS [Amendment] Decree 2011.

Qualification Requirements

• A Secondary School qualification, graduate with Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Public Health, Counselling; Psychosocial Management, Health Promotion, Reproductive Health, Project Management or equivalent.
• Having a qualification in social work or other health related fields would be an advantage.