Master Mentor

The Master Mentor will lead technical assistance and capacity development activities for newborn care in high volume facilities in collaboration with Ghana Health Service and other key stakeholders. The role includes developing training packages, assisting with developing workplans, engaging facility leadership in planning and implementation, and partnering with relevant health sector actors to ensure quality and efficient delivery of activities.

• Provide technical assistance to capacity development activities within the designated facilities
• Provide capacity strengthening and clinical mentorship for maternity and NICU staff on newborn packages
• Assist with the design implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities.
• Develop project and activity reports and contribute to external programmatic reports and knowledge products as required.
• Work closely with LDSC program team members to ensure quality implementation of programs
• Conduct training and technical site assessments of health facilities in collaboration with partners
• Work with GHS and other implementing partners to implement the job trainings, maintain services, and on-site mentoring and supportive supervision
• Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in midwifery and/or nursing. Advanced specialized qualifications will be an added advantage
• Experience and competency with maternal and newborn modules including Helping Mothers Survive and Helping Babies Breathe essential.
• Demonstrated experience working with other development partners.
• 5+ years’ experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in public health program implementation
• Familiarity with Ghana health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, mentorship, capacity development, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and willingness to learn and empower others.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to implementation facilities.
• Familiarity and experience working with Zoom and other virtual platforms