• Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) is a world-leading organization committed to the treatment and reintegration of patients suffering from Obstetric Fistula and the training and deployment of qualified midwives to prevent Obstetric Fistula and other childbirth injuries.
• HFE was established in 1974 G.C by Drs. Catherine and Reginald Hamlin have been caring for the women of Ethiopia for almost 60 years. Including our main Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, we have 5 regional hospitals, a rehabilitation and reintegration center, and The Hamlin College of Midwives. We deploy midwives into rural health centers across the country and provide mentoring and other support services to these facilities.
• The Hamlin College of Midwives is delighted to invite applications for the Assistant Professor position.

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking to appoint a fully qualified professional who has a demonstrable ability to work in a team and display excellent communication skills and play a pivotal role in bringing change in improving the quality of teaching and learning activities through capacity building and implementing a system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities of an Assistant Professor includes the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership in developing academic vision and plan for the college
• Engage in planning activities, and contribution towards curriculum development, research and other forms of scholarly activity, recruitment of students and working in collaboration with practice partners.
• Ensure compliance with government standards for national accreditation
• Ensure that effective teaching methodologies are deployed in the college in order to create quality and innovative learning environment
• Engage in organizing the MSc program under the direction of the academic Dean and regulatory bodies. 
• Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examination work and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities.
• To design, adjust and improve the curriculum when required by the accreditation body, MOH or any audit or supervisory body
• To avail capacity building training for staff and contribute towards staff professional development
• Conducting lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes, demonstrations, field excursions, clinical sessions and other appropriate learning activities as required
• To maintain appropriate records and making available information as required by the academic commission of the college
• To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
• To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
• Any other related activities as required by the Dean of the College.

Terms of employment: full time/Permanent

Location:  Hamlin College of Midwives, located in Tatek area (Burayu town which is 10 km west from the Kolfe roundabout)

Number of Candidates 2/two/

Job Requirements

Education:                        

• Ph.D. in Midwifery, reproductive health, or other related fields 

Experience:                       

• 3 years and above in teaching and research in higher education              

Skills and Abilities:

• Competency in curriculum development
• Competency in effective teaching and learning activities
• Competency in clinical skills
• Published works would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills
• Communication skill
• Leadership skill

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit a non-returnable application, including an introductory letter, copies of all qualifications, and CV in hard copy or through email to the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Human Resources Management Department within /10/ten working days of this announcement.

ADDRESS: Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) which is located at Kolfe Keraneo Sub City, K. 09, House No. 920; around Torhayloch, Behind the Swiss Embassy (behind Augusta Shirt Factory) Jimma Road. P.O. Box 3609, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital), Tel. 0113716544 / 0113716546

Email: hr@hamlinfistula.org