Assistant Program Officer (Health)

Summary


Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 35 years

Location: Dhaka (with need-based field visit)

Salary: TK. 22,000 – 25,000 (during probation)

Experience: 1 - 2 years

Published: 25 April 2024

Requirements

Education

  • Master's Degree in any discipline, preferably in Social Science/ Development studies/ Public Health from any recognized university with good academic results. Applicants with 3rd class in any level of education will not be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in health programs in any national/international NGO will be given preference.
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business areas(s)

** Health & hygiene,               ** Nutrition,                ** Mother & child health care

Additional Requirements

  • Age at most 35 years
  • Both males and females are allowed to apply
  • Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in health programs in any national/international NGO will be given preference.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Team-oriented and able to work with a diversified group of people.
  • Analytical and Multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines consistently
  • Understanding organizational goals and objectives and operating programs accordingly.
  • Good skills in training design and facilitation, report writing ability both in English and Bangla.
  • Proficiency in computer using, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet, etc.

Responsibilities & Context

Major Responsibilities:

       Major responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

  • Provide support to head office and field-level team members in the implementation of Health-related activities at the community level.
  • Design/assist in developing different health programs, events, and training materials to meet the goals of the social services program of the organization.
  • Regular on-site monitoring of the program activities, and sessions and support implementation of jointly developed plans.
  • Follow up sessions and activities, maintain records, and provide necessary support to field team members.
  • Capacity Building of assigned field team members on different initiatives, and strategies of health programs of the organization.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets for different health projects and oversee the expenditures.
  • Work closely with other managers, vendors, and financial supporters in developing, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to budgets.
  • Keep learning and networking with other organizations doing health programs in the working areas of MSS.
  • Build and maintain reliable partnerships and healthy relationships with the community, other organizations, donors/sponsors, and government agencies.
  • Document program experiences and lessons effectively and sharing with other team members.
  • Prepare reports independently and provide support in the preparation of different reports and also presentations based on reports to the senior management of the organization to keep them informed about ongoing activities and health program development.
  • Provide support in the preparation of different presentations on programs’ activities to national and international visitors.
  • Willing to work in any natural disaster or emergency anywhere in Bangladesh
  • Participate in meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops (at national & international level) as desired by the program and organization.
  • Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Compensation & Other Benefits

  • Monthly Salary: Tk. 22,000 - 25,000 (during probation)
  • 02 Festival bonuses, Mobile bill, Annual increment
  • T.A., D.A. and Lodging for official tour/visit
  • Contributory Provident Fund and Gratuity
  • “Staff Welfare Fund" to cover death benefits and medical expenses for self and family
  • Two weekly holidays and all other govt. holidays
  • Other benefits as per Policies & Procedures of the organization

Workplace
Work at office

Employment Status
Full-time

Job Location
Dhaka (with need-based field visit)

Job Highlights

  • Recruitment Ref. No: MSS/HR & ADMIN/RECRUITMENT/2024-07.
 

Read Before Apply

If you fulfill our requirements and think yourself confident as the best fit, you are requested to send your CV (including two professional references) along with a cover letter (CV & cover letter should be in one MS Word or PDF file) addressed to the Executive Director, MSS through e-mail to: hr@mssbd.org or Apply online on or before 20 May 2024. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of the e-mail. We treat all applications for employment on their merits. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. MSS reserves the right to cancel any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for the selection process.

Apply Procedure



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Email your CV Send your CV to the given email hr@mssbd.org

 

Company Information

Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Address:
SEL Centre (3rd Floor), 29, West Panthapath, Dhaka-1205

Business:
Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a leading national level non-governmental organization, was established by a group of students of Dhaka Residential Model School/ College and later of the University of Dhaka in 1974 with the aim to provide succor to the underserved flood-stricken people. Thereafter, MSS started to empower the disadvantaged people by making resources available to them through microcredit, health and nutrition services, eliminating preventable blindness; promoting food security, women and child rights, good governance, non-formal primary education, among others.