Job Summary

The Clinical Services and Quality Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing implementation of activites to strengthen systems and capacities to scale-up participation of the private health sector to address and mitigate diseases of public health concerns. S/he will provide strategic direction for and lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of 1) clinical services provision by the private health sector; 2) regulatory and quality initiatives for best practice service delivery; and 3) private sector pharmatecutial and laboratory systems strengthening. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to identify policy, regulatory and other barriers that impact participation by private sector organizations in health service delivery; and collaborate with internal and external partners to address issues; monitor the progress of program area implementation; Liaise with private health sector businesses and professional associations to expand delivery of health services by the private sector that are based on MOH and international standards; and participate in technical working groups at the MOH and liaise with relevant stakeholders (MoH, RHB, NGOs, associations) on private health sector related issues. This position will report to the DCOP and have direct reports.

Job Requirement

• MD with subspecialty training (preferably in internal medicine or pediatrics);
• 10-12 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in expanding access to essential HIV and AIDS, maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH), TB (including MDR TB), FP and malaria services in resource limited settings and at the national and sub national levels;
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of public and private healthcare systems in Ethiopia
• Excellent working relationships with key officials in the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and ability to operate at high levels in the Ethiopian and international public health communities;
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership and team work skills, and ability to produce high-quality work in a timely, cost effective manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations in Amharic and English;

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send a CV and cover letter to  EthiopiaJobs@abtassoc.com  Please ensure the CV and cover letter are sent as an attachment. Emails without an attachment will not be viewed. Include the position title and “Ethiopia PHSP” in the subject line of the email. One email per position application. Deadline for applications is Monday, 15 March 2021. Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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