Job Summary

• Help us end avoidable blindness in Ethiopia
• Assist us to strengthen local health systems
• A new country strategy built on true partnerships
• 3 positions based in North Shewa, Jimma and South West Shewa Zones.

The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international NGO founded in 1992 has been a driving force in the development and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions in the world. Currently operating in over 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australasia and Middle East. The Foundation is working to end avoidable blindness. 

Ethiopia is one of The Foundations largest funded programs, focused on the Elimination of Trachoma. Up until now our program has focused on the complex and direct delivery of services to help those in need. With a strong foundation in place, we are now looking to enter into a new phase of our programming building on the work that we have already done.

About the Position

Reporting to the Project Coordinator -Act East, the Zonal Program Advisor- Act East oversees the Act East program and other NTD program activities in the zones. Working closely with the zonal health department and woreda health offices in the zones to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) endorsed Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvements (SAFE) strategy for the elimination of blinding trachoma as well as other NTDs.

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Program Implementation, Technical Assistance, Capacity building and Partnership
• Program Quality Assurance\
• Financial and resource Management

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience and skills.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in public health, eye care or disease prevention and control programs.
• Minimum of First Degree in Public Health/Nursing/Ophthalmic Officer or related fields from a recognized institution. 
• Previous experience of working in trachoma intervention particularly MDA program coordination.
• Strong program management skills.
• Knowledge of recent national health policy issues
• Proven ability to deal with various regional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and Afan Oromo and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences;
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills to be able to develop new initiatives, identify critical issues, build capacity and standardize processes. 

How to Apply

Applications should be made via our website: http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies and should include your resume and cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Role Purpose as well as details of your current and expected salary. 

Alternatively, if you would like further information please contact HR Manager Ethiopia, Daniel Jirane via email at djirane@hollows.org

Applications close: January 20, 2021

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations Of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.