Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Hamlin College of Midwives

Internal and External Vacancy Announcement for Dean Position

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia was established in 1974 G.C by Drs. Catherine and Reginald Hamlin. Including our main Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, we have five regional Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Reintegration center and The Hamlin College of Midwives. The Hamlin College of Midwives is an accredited private higher education institution. The college is part of the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE). We deploy midwives into rural health centers across the country and provide mentoring and other support services to these facilities.)

The Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia invites applicants for the following position:

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 and research activities and through capacity building and implementing a needed system.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

• Manage and lead overall College activities, under and post graduate programs, research activities, trainings, and community service, performance, staff, the academic progress of the students and the deployment of Hamlin Midwives in collaboration with prevention manager

• Maintain good relations with concerned national authorities, stake-holders, and international partners.

• Periodically evaluate the Hamlin Midwives development program in collaboration with Prevention Manager

• Executes all decisions of the college with respect to appointment and promotion, renewal of contracts, admission of students, graduation etc., in accordance with the rules and regulations of the HFE/ HMC.

• Proposes to the CEO; the establishment of new programs; revision of existing programs, curriculum; if needed.

• Design, adjust and improve the curriculum when required by the accreditation body, MOH or any audit or supervisory body.

• Supervise and strictly follow-up the overall academic calendar and achievement of activities within a given academic calendar, and the academic staff.

• Coordinates the preparation of  plans, programs and budget in collaboration with department Heads and submit to the CEO for the allocation of the approved budget among the various units, programs of the college and follow-up the implementation of the CEO’s decisions;

• Ensure compliance with government standards for national accreditation

• Coordinate all instructional, research and other activities and nurturing conducive work atmosphere at the College

• Ensure that effective teaching methodologies are deployed in the College in order to create quality and innovative learning environment

• To represent HCM in all local and external meetings.

• Issue rules and procedures for the proper administration of the college in line with the overall policies and regulations of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia.

• Makes sure that the policies, rules and regulations of the College as well as HFE are well known to the staff and students of the college

• Endeavors to establish good working relationship with internal and external government and non-government organizations, and other stake holders

• Plans and execute schemes and programs that promote academic excellence and welfare of both the staff and students;

• Serve students and staffs fairly and equitability.

• Follow up and ensure the implementation of decision and directives of the CEO, and (SMT and Board of Trustees, if any).

• Sign all academic agreements with the third parties on behalf of the college in consultation with the CEO.

• Engage in teaching and advising students’ projects and researches for restricted hours.

• Carries out academic actions: probation, exclusions, readmission, special evaluations, etc.

• Supervises the implementation of all facets of the college programs

• Reviews and attempts to resolve students' academic problems, including clarification of requirements, waivers, substitutions, exceptions, complaints, etc.

• Supervises graduation audits and certifications.

• Prepare periodic reports to concerned body when required.

• Prepare any required activity report and submit to accreditation body

• Avail capacity-building training for staff and contribute towards staff professional development

• Develop Research Unit in the College in line with research unit at HFE, Head Quarter.

• Maintain safety, security and wellbeing of students in coordination with the College Administrator

• Effectively handle any issues brought to attention and refer to CEO when needed.

• Meet with CEO on a weekly basis and provide progress report

• To perform any other related duties as assigned by CEO.

Announcement Date : 23 September, 2023

Reports to : The CEO of HFE

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

Mode of Employment : Permanent/Full Time/

No. of Candidates Required :  1.

Deadline for application: 10 working days from the date of announcement

Gender : Male or Female.

Job Requirements

Required Educational level/Specialization:

• PHD, Assistant or Associate professor, or Master’s degree in Midwifery, Reproductive health, MPH in public health specialized in reproductive health, MD specialized in reproductive health, or related fields.

Work Experience:

• 6 + Years of experience out of which 3 Years’ and above in a managerial position, as a dean in similar position in a higher educational institution.

Required Skills and Ability  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work well within a team and individually.

• Must be health professional

• Proficiency with MS Office

• Verbal and written communication skills in English

• Management and leadership skills

How to Apply

Electronic application-If you are making an electronic application, please compile all application documents, enclosed with a cover letter, CV, academic documents, other certificates, and copies of work experience in one file and Make the file name in YOUR FULL NAME AND POSIOTION APPLYING FOR. The subject of your email must also state the position you are applying for. And  send via  Email: hr@hamlinfistula.org

 In person Application- Interested applicants can apply the hard copies of the aforementioned  documents to the following 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

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

(Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital)

Tel+251 0113716544/46

NB: Please Note That Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.