Job Description

• Plans, organize, leads, coordinates and controls the overall day-to-day operation /program execution of the association
• Prepares the strategic plan of the association in consultation with the Executive Board and department manager
• Based on the approval by the Executive Board, recruits, select, develop and dimmiss heads and managers under his/her span of control
• In accordance with the Associations human resource policy and relevant government rules and regulations transfer, recruits, demotes, dismisses and gives prizers for employees of the Association
• Leads the development of data based for all midwives and midwife students in Ethiopia
• Designs grant proposals for international NGOs and Government organizations
• Leads and coordinate the preparation of annual work plans and budget
• Monitors the overall programs and projects of the organization in the line with the tools and strategic plan
• Participates in the development of standards for monitoring the quality of teachers and the performance of participators
• Designs resource mobilization strategic for the Association and communicate potential partners nationally and internationally to strengthen the midwifery in Ethiopia
• Ensure the service provided by the Association fulfill the members requirements
• Opens and operates bank accounts of the Association
• Represent the Association before any third party or court or appoints an attorney
• Submits periodical reports to the executive Board on the overall operations of the Associations and
• Undertakes any other activities assigned by the president of the Association and External board carry out the activities incidental to the above

Job Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree and above in Midwifery, Reproductive Health, Public Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Health Informatics, Economics, Project Management with midwifery background
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years after second degree/ Master’s and 3 years in Managerial Positions. Experience in international and national NGO environment or workings in donor-based systems are advantageous. Extensive knowledge and experience in managing partnership and grants from UN agencies and government organizations like FMOH and regional health office is a benefit
• Project/Program Management training certificates
• Leadership/ management/ or resource mobilizations
• Demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission, core value, aims and participate of EMwA, including equal opportunity, gender sensitivity
• Proactive, flexible and problem-solving skill
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Strong leadership skill
• Excellent writing, editorial and communication skills, including strong presentations skills to report result to major donors, national and international partners
• Board knowledge of maternal health issues and policies in Ethiopia

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements should send the required documents through e-mail: recruit@ethiopian-midwives.org or P.O.Box 1410, or in person in Ethiopia Midwives Associations Head Office located on Equatorial Guinean Street, Hayat Hulet, behind Elsa Kolo or behind Meklit Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Cover Letter/ application letter ( not more than one page)
• A CV (not more than 4 pages)
• A one-page table summarizing your educational backgrounds, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcements while doing this

Please DO NOT SUBMIT scanned copies of transcripts, academic degree or recommendation letter with your application. You will provide them upon request. Make sure that you state the title of the position on the subject of your email

Note:

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
• All travel and/ or recruitment related the applicants should cover costs
• Only short listed applicants will be contacted