Medical Teams International Calling: 

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

 JOBSUMMARY                                    

To provide the day-to-day MTI HR and Admin support in Addis Ababa Office to ensure quality HR and Admin service for Staff in Ethiopia. This position will assist the Country Human Resource and Admin Manager throughout proper implementation of HR activities and assist in recruitment, benefits, performance management, and staff development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES       

1.Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assist and disseminate requests for local positions through all available networks.

• Coordinates the recruitment process of new staff and manages their induction to the organization.

• Assist in conducting reference and background checks on possible candidates.

• Prepares offer letters and contracts for staff and contractors.

• Maintains and tracks all personnel records and databases.

• Acts as administrative liaison between field office in Afar and Addis.

• Assist in disciplinary cases finding and ensure cases are handled according to MTI policy and legal requirements.

•  Provide support and translation services when needed within the office.

• Work to ensure that all HR paperwork is promptly collected from  Medical Teams Int’l Field office.

•  Ensure that all locally sourced staff and volunteers have valid contracts.

• Support all other administrative tasks needed in Addis Ababa to ensure positive and high impact programs are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.

• Committed to the values and principles of Medical Teams Int’l.

• Assist team with travel, hotels, and flights for staff in transit when needed.

• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through

• promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

2. Quality Management

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area that ensures privacy.

• Monitor monthly Time sheet submission of staff.

• Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the office and among the staff.

WORK CONDITIONS                                                             

Staff will be working primarily from the Medical Teams International offices in Addis Ababa Office with frequent travel to field site.

NOTE:  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

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3. Additional activities – Perform any other job-related task whenever assigned by immediate supervisor

Department:  HR and Admin 

Team: Support Staff

Reports to (position): Human Resource and Admin Manager 

Location(s): Addis Ababa with frequent travel to field 

Work Days & Hours: Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays

Travel: Regular travel to field offices

Job Requirements

 EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• BA Degree in Public Administration and Development Management, Business Management, Human Resource, Management or equivalent.

 EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years’ experience working in HR and Administration

• Prior experience working with INGO is required.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

• English (written and spoken), Desirable, Amharic and English language proficiency.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Motivation: - Self-motivated Desire to serve others. Keeps a positive attitude in difficult situations.

Team Building: - Respectful towards other cultures Able to establish relationships easily Team player. Experience of working in a multicultural setting.

Adaptability: - Flexible under changing conditions Able to cope with basic working conditions Culturally aware and able to adjust. Capable to manage stress.

Technical Expertise: - Secure and at ease with professional skills Coaching/teaching skills Comfortable with basic data management and consolidation. Problem Solver.

Management and Leadership: - Planning and organizational skills Mentoring skills. Initiative taker administrative skills

How to Apply

Submit your Cover Letter, CV and their Education and work documents via email: ethiopiarecruitment@medicalteams.org

N.B: Write the position title " Human Resource and Admin Officer" on your subject line