Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

• Commencement: July 2024

• Long term role up to 31 December 2024

• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

• Open to PNG Citizens only

• Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Program

The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a five-year (2020-2025) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions.

Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG.

PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership.

PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIO) is:

1. PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces.

2. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces.

PATH’s intermediate outcome (IO’s) are: PHA Leadership, Women in Leadership and Health Care Workforce.

PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program.

About the Program Activity

The PNG Health Education and Clinical Services Program (HECS) Phase III is a five-year Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) funded program with the objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the University of PNG School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). This program supports the implementation of the SMHS 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, and in doing so, the contribution to the further development of the health workforce in PNG and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries.

Purpose

The Project Officer is a full-time position with the responsibility for day-to-day administrative duties in relation to the DFAT –funded Health Education and Clinical Services (HECS) program which is managed by the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea. The Project Officer works under the Program Manager and the Deputy Dean – Academic & Research and is required to assist with all aspects of the operation of the Postgraduates Studies and Research Centre.

HECS is a five-year DFAT- funded program with the objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the UPNG School of Medicine and Health Sciences, thereby supporting the implementation of its Strategic Plan and the development of the health workforce in PNG and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries.

Accountability

Reporting directly to the Program Manager and to the Deputy Dean- Academic & Research, working along as a team member of SMHS and the HECS staff, the Project Officer ensures that TAPREC management activities are efficiently implemented, maintain administrative affairs of TAPREC efficiently and ensure fair treatment in the workplace.

The Project Officer ensures all filings are done; all activities of TAPREC are organized well and postgraduates’ students’ records and files are well maintained and kept.

Key responsibilities

1. Work under the immediate supervisors which are the Program Manager and the Director of Post Graduate Studies and Research Centre to provide administrative assistance with the following:

• Ensure Postgraduate Students are fully registered for their programs.

• Maintain annual calendar of events for Postgraduates – Registration, Research activities and examinations.

• Book venues and appointments for Training programs and workshops

• Print, copy and circulate information approved for distribution.

• Liaise with Postgraduate Students conducting research.

• Liaise and support Chairman, SMHS research Committee.

• Procure Office Stationaries and materials required for the Centre.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any office management and administrative issues.

• Liaise with students and staff to reschedule activities as required.

• Organize group representative meetings, arrange travels and logistics for TAPREC Office

• Develop Standard Filing Index for the Centre

• Maintain Office Management of the Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre

• Update regularly and monitor internal and external office correspondence.

2. Observe and abide by values and polices of HECS and SMHS

3.Other duties as delegated by the Program Manager and the TAPREC Director.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided .

• Bachelors in administration, office management, business management or related discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative or Clerical role.

• Able to work under challenging and dynamic work environments.

• Demonstrated track record in providing effective administrative and operational support to meet operational and program timelines.

• Well-developed organizational and coordination skills with a proven record of ability to effectively manage office operations and activities.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as word, excel and power point.

• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.

• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.

• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted .

Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 July 2024 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.

We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com (http://www.abtassociates.com/)

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.