The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center - Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following post of Zone Project Coordinator for its Oncho/LF Elimination Program.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists the Zonal Health Departments in:

  • Training health workers and other support staff on CDTI and Oncho/LF prevention and control.

  • Preparing annual Oncho/LF Elimination Program and CDTI plans of action and project proposals for the respective zones, in accordance with the national strategic plan.

  • Preparing annual application and treatment reports for Mectizan Donation Program.

  • Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Oncho/LF Elimination Program in his/her respective zone. 

• Follows up on the implementation of Oncho/LF Elimination Program activities in his/her project zone.

• Assists project woredas in preparation for Oncho/LF Elimination Program campaign.  

• Assists in creating awareness among community members on proper Community-Directed Interventions (CDI) approach for implementing mass treatments of ivermectin and Albendazole.

• Works closely with concerned government sectors and other stakeholders for collaboration and integration towards achieving Oncho/LF elimination. 

• Conducts regular monitoring and supervision of program implementations. Performs household and school monitoring and assessment in respective sectors.

• Supports the establishment and strengthening of Oncho/LF Elimination Program working groups at all levels within the established health delivery service system.

• Takes part in ongoing monitoring, impact assessments, surveillance, and research activities related to Oncho/LF elimination.

• Assists in organizing program review meetings/workshops, as appropriate.

• Assists RPM in compiling regional monthly reports.

• Work very closely with RPM and other ZPCs to ensure that Oncho/LF Elimination Program project activities are implemented as per the plan of action and project agreements.

• In close consultation with RPM and M&E Officer, keeps proper documentation of project implementation. Presents key performance indicators during monthly monitoring meetings.

• Develops/updates data base from which he/she prepares reports, monthly and annually, for Oncho/LF Elimination Program.

• Ensure the required logistics are in place and manage organizational resource in zone including logistics inventory and update to RPM and Logistics team.

• Performs other duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Required Number: 1(One)

Terms of Employment:  One year contract with a possibility of extension

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Public Health or related fields from a recognized university

• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in disease prevention and control, Preferably NTD and Oncho/LF Elimination Program.

Additional Requirements:  

• Reasonably good experience in project management

• Able to speak Oromifa Language and has working experience in the area

• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas

• Good computer skills, especially in data management

• Recommendation letter from the most recent employer

How to Apply

Submit your CV & application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via email: HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org or in person to Oromia Regional Project Office, located at Mettu. For further information contact Tel.+251474411946

N.B: Please indicate the Vacancy No (Vacancy No: VA_022_FY23) & position applied for & duty station in the subject line of the email!