• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

• Full time, Permanent Role based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Closing Date: 27th May 2023

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight. This year marks The Foundation’s 30th anniversary of carrying on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organization that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive work experience in an international development sector in Ethiopia

• Supportive and encouraging management style, with demonstrated track record managing the performance and development of a small team of staff.

• Knowledge of recent national health policy issues

• Knowledge of international and national standard operating procedures 

• Knowledge of Eye health programs

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in public health, eye care or disease prevention and control programs

• Proven experience of providing TA support within public health system settings at national or regional levels within Ethiopia.

• Experience in trachoma programs in an international NGO setting

• Experience in Technical capacity building in government settings 

• Advocacy and partnership development skills.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting directly to Deputy Country Manager (DCM), the Regional NTD Technical Advisor will be an integral part of the Oromia Regional NTD team and is responsible for overall technical guidance and provision of wide range of support to the regional zonal NTD teams. S/he provides technical support to the regional health Bureau to strengthen the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the WHO endorsed SAFE strategy for the elimination of blinding trachoma as well as other NTDs, this may include but not limited to strategic program deign, work planning, and stakeholder coordination. S/he will ensure that NTD issues are high on the agenda and are appropriately resourced. S/he will be based in Oromia Regional Health Bureau and is required to travel frequently to all zones of Oromia region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management:

• Program Implementation, Technical Assistance, Capacity building and Partnership

• Support the development of region wide NTD annual implementation plans and advocate for appropriate resource allocation in the regional, Zone and woreda health offices annual budget.

• Support the NTD team in program coordination, provision of supportive supervision and other technical assistance in the implementation of SAFE strategy and NTD programs in all zones.

• Facilitate sharing of technical approaches, lessons learned and best practices across each zone.

• Identify gaps and provide training and other capacity building measures to regional and Zonal NTD unit in the implementation of SAFE strategy.

• Support the NTD team in managing and building partnerships and resource mobilization for implementation of SAFE strategy and other NTD programs.

• Organize and facilitate regional level NTD/trachoma elimination taskforce meetings on regular basis.

• Maintain adequate records of activities, reports and baseline data of each zone and prepare periodic activity reports and submit to the Regional Health Bureau and the Fred Hollows Foundation

• Perform out assignments as may be required and as directed by the immediate supervisor at ORHB and at the foundation.   

Compliance and planning:

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation and reporting of plans and forecasts in line with agreed measures and timeframes

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation and reporting of plans and forecasts in line with agreed measures and timeframes.

• Demonstrate compliance with all legislation and The Foundation’s policies and procedures.

• Observes ORHB rules and regulations as appropriate.

• Undertake training as required and as agreed with manager.

• Promote and model appropriate behavior to support The Foundation’s culture, performance, and brand.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures of The Foundation and take all reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others in The Foundation

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably with reputable NGOs

• Master’s Degree in relevant field (Public Health, Ophthalmology, Social sciences, or related fields) from a recognized institution 

• Experience in trachoma programs in an international NGO setting

• Experience in Technical capacity building in government settings 

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural / mixed language environments.

• Excellent proficiency in Word, Power Point, Access, Excel.

• Excellent team and independent work skills.

• Fluency in English and Afan Oromo.

• Proven presentation, communication and report writing skills.

• Willingness to be based in Oromia with frequent visits to the field sites in surrounding woreda.

How we recognize your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be made via our Website, and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert as well as details of your current and expected salary.

Applications Close: 27th May 2023

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people, and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.