Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Project Officer; Health who  will be responsible to provide preventive, rehabilitative and supportive health services to the Girls Empowerment project targets  and play an important role in health promotion and advises on health related issues of the  project. 

 What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career

Your role....

As Project Officer, Health you will be in charge of the following:

• Training target group and peer educators on  youth friendly Sexual Reproductive Health and Family Planning 
• Training selected health extension workers & health professionals on youth friendly service delivery. 
• Coordinating the provision of support to  the existing public youth centres
• Providing support for public health centres (Hospitals & Health Centres) to strengthen /establish youth friendly services.  
• Arranging awareness raising sessions on SRH for public secondary schools using different strategies. 
• Arranging awareness raising sessions for young mothers & Adolescent girls on sexual violence protective measures.
• Educating and guiding beneficiaries on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
• Preparing, implementing and monitoring short, midterm and long-term plans on heath related services or activities. 
  

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

 BSC Degree in Nursing/health

•  Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in similar field
• Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization skills
• Technical and report writing skills
• Demonstrate professional conduct a with children, care givers, health institutions and Programme Coordinators.
•  Fluent spoken and written English and Oromifa
• Experience in Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skill
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent Technical and report writing skills
  

The Pluses:

• Prior NGO experience is advantageous