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, which was established in 1974 G.C by Drs. Catherine and Reginald Hamlin, has been caring for the women of Ethiopia for more than 60 years. Including our main Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, we have five regional Hospitals, 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.

Job Purpose:

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

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

• Instruct midwifery courses (in the classroom, skills lab and clinical)

• Assess students’ progress and performance

• Mentor existing less experienced staff on midwifery and teaching skills

• Support regular educational quality assessment and improvement efforts 

• Present prepared materials, supervise organized skill lab. activities, and record student progress 

• Organize and present instructional materials in accordance with the College Catalogue descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, and class schedules

• Use the established syllabus and textbook for the course being taught. 

• Maintain records of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.

• Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities

• Do early assessment to analyze the field situation before  field practice is commenced 

• Develop a positive and respectful working relationship

• Meet standards of professional and ethical conduct in relation to students, and colleagues

• Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records,  and colleagues

• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with students, other teachers, administrators, and other school personnel 

• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly 

• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching  

• Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content

• Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy 

• Participate in professional development opportunities and apply the concepts to classroom and school activities 

• Demonstrate appropriate personal contact while in performance of school duties

• Participate in professional development activities relevant to midwifery education & practice as required

• Provide supportive supervision as needed for individuals supervising students in practical settings

• Undertake any other duties as so requested by HCM and hosting institutions  

• Works together with clinical preceptors and/or clinical staff to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved during practical placements

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual report to EMwA. 

• Any other related activities as required by the Dean of the College.

Reports to: The Academic Dean of the Hamlin College of Midwives

Place of Work: Hamlin College of Midwives, located in Tatek area (Burayu town which is 10 km west from AA

Mode of Employment: Permanent/Full Time

Number of  Candidates  Required: 2

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Midwifery with minimum of  three years teaching experience in higher institutions and a minimum of three years clinical experience in MNCH/RH services 

• Excellent communication skill both oral and writing skills 

• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. 

• Basic computer literacy.

Gender

• Male or Female, However, Women candidates are strongly encouraged

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to fill the following Vacancy Form: Hamlin Fistula Vacancy Form.docx template carefully and submit through-mail/ Email: hr@hamlinfistula.org  / to the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Human Resources Management Department within /10/ten working days of this announcement. Other than this template, other form of Application Submission is not accepted.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED and required to submit copies of non-returnable application CV in hard copy in Person.

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 Addis Ababa.

P.O. Box 3609  Tel 0113716544/ 0113716546