The rapid scale-up of ART in Ethiopia has presented human resource challenges at the health facility level and case management was proposed as a potential solution. In response to this, the FMOH has endorsed the HIV/AIDS Case Management model followed by the development and launching of a national HIV/AIDS case management implementation guideline in June 2009.

According to the national guideline, NEP+ and Regional networks has also started the implementation of the ACM project since October 2010 in partnership with Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) has been implementing CM program by a subcontracting agreement between the organizations. The program was aimed to retain clients on treatment and care.

The Government of Ethiopia has recently issued a guideline for Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV (GIPA) and a national case management guideline to alleviate the challenges posed by a shortage of human resources. It is envisaged that integrated case management will, not only improve clients’ adherence to care and treatment but also to strengthen linkages between health facilities and community-based resources.

JOB SUMMARY:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a direct contact person to CDC E as the need arise with the respective regional chapters.
• Provides technical support in the planning and implementation of the project’s in the region
• Play an advisory role in enhancing collaborative work with the NEP+ head office staff in executing all project activities and ensure timely and effective implementation of the approved work plan
• Actively work with the central NEP+ and the respective regional chapter programs and M&E teams, and partners to coordinate the implementation of M&E quality management and data use activities
• Assist to identify needs for external technical support for effective implementation;
• Work collaboratively with the respective regional health bureau and NEP+ supported health facilities to address challenges during implementation and share the information to stakeholders at all level to solve problems and arrive at future directions for specific approaches.
• Build the capacity of the respective regional chapter, facility ASs & CMs through training and mentoring on planning, data collection and reporting, data analysis, interpretation and use
• Assess project implementation success and challenges and support the regional stakeholders to address the issues and report to NEP+ and the regional chapter
• Identify, analyze and communicate lessons learned that may be useful in implementation improvement and partner relationship. The duty of identifying and analyzing lessons learned is an on-going one, and the duty to communicate those lessons is on an as-needed basis;
• Adapt/Adopt innovative program implementation strategies and modalities to address regional level implementation gaps and improve program implementation
• Provide technical advice and support to regional ACM team to ensure the quality implementation of ACM project.)
• Foster and maintain partnerships with stakeholders of the project in the region
• Advise and support the regional team to develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders in the region)
• Responsible for sharing project performance and partnership best practices and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in the region
• Effective Project Management in coordination with the NEP+ head-office team (Give strategic direction and take technical leadership role for effective project management, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices in collaboration with both regional chapter and NEP+ team.)
• Participate on regional level Case Management Project and HIV related meetings and Workshops of the region
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the project activities and makes recommendations for enhancements
• Ensure status update information is shared on monthly basis to NEP+ HQ, and the respective Regional Health Bureau. 
• Represents NEP+ and regional network in related working groups, committees, and in other venues
• Reports functionally to NEP+ HQ and Administratively to Regional Chapter Director

CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

• The regional Coordinator works closely with the regional networks, NEP+RHB, CDC E, etc.

Location:

Addis Ababa Network of Oromia People Living with HIV/AIDS Associations (NOP+)

Gambela Network of HIV positive people’s Associations in Gambella (GNP+)

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Public Health, MSc in Health or another health-related technical field

Work Experience

• At Least 5 years of experience and out of which 3 years at Coordinator level in partnership development, Health system, social innovation and related fields. Moreover, additional experience in HIV care and treatment services (existing service standard), health system support, health facility level health data management, facility-based support and experience in working with regional health bureau settings is a requirement.

Career Level:   Coordination (5 years of experience and out of which 3 years at the Coordinator level

Technical and Other Skill

• Applied knowledge of key tools, frameworks, and methodologies in health system, partnership development, social innovation and related sectors
• Proven ability to engage and partner with the health sector and development programming
• Ability to engage and work with senior government officials, Health Facilities, partner organization and other key stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams situated in the region
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects that are strategic in nature.
• Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required
• Computer skill particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;

COMPETENCIES

• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, problem-solving, collaboration, developing teams, interpersonal skills, contributing to team success, negotiating, planning and organizing. 

How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to

NEP+’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) applicant must stated the specific location on the application letter through Ethiojobs website www.ethiojobs.net. Or through NEP+ email. mogeszel29@yahoo.com, eden@nepplus.org, and aelwha@ethionet.et

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially HIV positive & women!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!