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Technical Assistant

ABH Partners PLC

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5 years

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2020-04-03

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2020-04-06

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Objective

The objective of deploying skilled Technical Assistants in low performing zones is to improve immunization coverage, equality and systems through quality technical assistance, continuous capacity building, supportive supervision, monitoring of implementation, and enhancing accountability. 

Scope of work 

The technical assistant will provide technical support to the designated level (ZHD/RHB) and below to improve immunization coverage through addressing the equity issues and strengthening immunization systems. 

Key Tasks 

  • provide quality technical assistance on the identification of underserved communities (geographic, demographic, economic & Social barriers)
  • Support on identifying health system bottlenecks in immunization coverage, inequality, and causalities
  • Provide guidance and technical support on the identification of priority solutions to address the bottlenecks and causes 
  • provide support to health facilities to develop quality and costed micro-plan including session, vaccine, demand generation and budget plan at health facilities,
  • conduct and ensure monitoring of activities, immunization session, vaccine temperature, and immunization status among high-risk community, coverage, and bottleneck reduction 
  • support documentation and dissemination of good practice 
  • provide focused support to MCV2 in the assigned region and zones to improve coverage with the scope of 2YL vaccination 
  • strengthen the implementation of effective vaccine management across the health system 

Job Requirements

Education: Health Professional (BSC in Public health/Health officer with Public Health Experience), Master's in Public Health is an advantage 

Work Experience: at least 5 Years in Planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of health-related programs. Experience of Working in EPI at the sub-national level  

Languages: Fluency in English is required and knowledge of the main local language of the assignment area is mandatory 

Other skills and attributes

  • Interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, work adaptability in multicultural environment proven ability to facilitate cooperation in a multidisciplinary team,
  • self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision, seriousness about quality and timeliness of the work 
  • ability to conceptualize, develop plans and manage programs as well as to transfer knowledge and skills to the health workers at sub national level 
  • good data and analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills 
  • knowledge of Microsoft office and analytical tools/application 
  • Experience in social and behavioral change communication for immunization is an asset 


How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements can submit their CV along with application letter through the ethiojobs portal or email to jobs@abhpartners.com   by stating the position you are applying on the subject email. Those who prefer to apply in person may submit CV along with supporting documents to our head office located on Bole road, Behind DH Geda Tower.  

 

For more information, please call at +251 11618 65 20 or visit https://abhpartners.com/vacancy-announce

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