Ipas is an international NGO with a mission of reducing maternal deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion and improving women’s reproductive health and rights. Founded in 1973, Ipas works in 19 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The international headquarter of Ipas is based in North Carolina, USA. Ipas has been working in Bangladesh since July 2011.

Ipas Bangladesh is seeking applications from hardworking, sincere and cheerful individuals for the following position for its country program:

Coordinator – Urban & Private Health Systems (01 Position based in Country Office, Dhaka)

Job summary

Under the leadership of Advisor – Health Systems & Training, the Coordinator – Urban & Private Health will be responsible for planning, coordination, providing support for implementation of the quality of FP, MR & PAC services in the public and private health facilities in urban Bangladesh. The coordinator will also coordinate with DGHS and DGFP officials at national and local level, officials and authorities of health facilities and will organize field visits to program implementation facilitates. S/he will work closely with Health System Team of Ipas Bangladesh and will support capacity building of the service providers. 

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordination of the implementation of FP and MR-PAC service delivery through public and private facilities supported by Ipas Bangladesh. 
• The Coordinator will be positioned in Dhaka and will work under the Advisor - Health Systems & Training and will work through facility visits and liaise with the national and local managers and providers especially in the urban areas and in private health facilities. 
• S/he will also coordinate with GoB/PNGO, Medical College Hospitals, divisional health and family planning offices and will assist for ensuring smooth program implementation in private health facilities in consultation with the supervisor.  
• S/he will liaise with the officials of public and private sector facility providers and managers and Ipas team including the Divisional Coordinators of Ipas Bangladesh for ensuring supports in providing quality of FP, MR & PAC services.  
• Assists in organizing meetings, training sessions, orientations and other events in facilities and with GOB and NGO stakeholders; prepares budget, organizes venue, identifies and invites participants, and provides logistic support for the meeting and writing meeting minutes and report.  
• Reviews program implementation with extensive field visit independently or jointly with MOH/PNGO officials and by reviewing the data of the HMIS in the Ipas program areas and provides support to ensure that data quality standards are monitored and met; 
• Follows up on implementation of monitoring, review and evaluation recommendations; ensures the optimal use of evaluation findings by providing guidance in preparation of timely management response to all mandatory evaluations. 
• Performs any other tasks assigned by the supervisor as and when needed 

Required qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in social science/Development Studies/Public Health or relevant subjects.  
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in reproductive health, MR/PAC and family planning project implementation. 
• Experience in facilitating reproductive health in private facilities would be considered as an added value. 
• Fluent in English, Bangla and very good computer skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability and willing to extensive travel for program activities including training events, support in facility  improvement, supply of logistics and follow-up activities.  
• Ability to work as an effective team player

Salary & Benefits

The monthly salary range for the position will be BDT 80,000.00 - 95,000.00. In addition, Ipas Bangladesh offers other benefits as follows:

• Contributory Provident Fund
• Festival Bonus
• Gratuity
• Health and Life Insurance benefit
• Professional development opportunities

To apply

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online at https://jobs-ipas.icims.com/jobs/1910/coordinator-%E2%80%93-urban-%26-private-health-systems/job