Organization Background

JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.

Activity Overview

USAID Quality Healthcare Activity (QHA) aims at improving health outcomes through improved readiness of health facilities to deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services, increased management and accountability for quality service delivery, and restoration of services in health facilities in conflict-affected areas. QHA's strategies and implementation approaches will help Ethiopia's government build responsive, resilient, and sustainable public and private healthcare systems. QHA will cover urban and peri-urban primary health care units (PHCU) and referral health facilities in select regions and woredas. The Activity, through funding support from USAID, will be implemented by JSI in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI), Project HOPE, and Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA) for five years (May 01, 2023 - April 30, 2028)

Role Summary        

The Emergency and Critical Care Specialist will play a key role in supporting Health facilities under the area implementation team the healthcare quality improvement program. The specialist will be responsible for providing expert guidance, training, and technical assistance to enhance emergency and critical care services at various healthcare facilities, including referral hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the area implementation team to identify healthcare facilities that require support in improving emergency and critical care services.

• Assess the existing emergency and critical care infrastructure and health system functions for MNCH services and identify areas for improvement.

• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives related to emergency and critical care services.

• Foster collaboration and networking with relevant stakeholders, including government health authorities, universities, health science colleges, professional associations, international organizations, and NGOs, to enhance emergency and critical care services.

• Prepare regular reports on performance indicators, outcomes, and improvement initiative.

• Support in identifying best practices and their documentations.

• Integrate new knowledge and best practices into healthcare facilities' processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

•  Degree in Medicine/public health/nursing with specialization in emergency medicine, critical care, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on emergency care working in hospitals, preferably in clinical care, with a focus on newborn intensive care units and comprehensive emergency maternal, obstetric, and newborn care.

• Demonstrated expertise in emergency and critical care practices and protocols.

• Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to data-driven decision-making.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluency in English and local languages is preferred.

• Speaking of more than one local language is a plus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply at WWW. CLICK HERE please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D