Under the supervision of the capacity building director, the Training Advisor will provide overall direction and technical support in the planning and implementation of in-service training activities required to support Columbia's HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs in Ethiopia, in coordination with internally with various departments and externally with MoH, RHBs and developmental partner.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support MoH and RHBs to undertake in-service training needs assessment on continuous basis in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.

• Provide technical assistance to MoH to facilitate smooth implementation of IST and continuing professional development linked to licensing.

• Assist MoH and RHBs in the development of in-service training action plans.

• Assist MoH and RHBs in the development/updating of in-service training SOPs.

• Oversee the in-service trainings supported by CU-ICAP in Ethiopia

• Oversee in-service training performance across the different technical units within ICAP.

• Align all capacity building plan within ICAP in Ethiopia and develop all in one document.

• Participate in the preparation of national and regional in-service training materials development.

• Assist MoH and RHBs CPD unit in the review of training packages for meeting the standards.

• Design training post IST follow-up strategy

• Participate in the development of work plans, implementation and training plans, quarterly reports, and other program deliverables.

• Monitor program outputs and results related to IST and work closely with Program  and M&E Advisor to ensure that these are documented and reported accurately.

• Compile additional documentation, such as case studies or special reports when indicated.

• Propose innovative strategy, tools and methods for better implementation of IST activities.

• Facilitate competency-based training in key pedagogic areas like effective teaching skills, simulation training and instructional design skills.

• Participate in the development of work plans, implementation and training plans, quarterly reports, and other program deliverables.

• Support MoH and RHBs in monitoring and evaluating quality of in-service training.

• Consolidate all training data by regions and thematic areas and prepares periodical reports.

• Support MoH and RHBs in identifying master trainers and in developing TOT pools.

•  Support MoH and RHBs   in consolidation, analysis, and dissemination of training data

• Assist MoH, RHB and IST centers  to have a training data base.  

• Works closely with MoH and RHBs to ensure on availability of training materials and other logistics.

• Work jointly with the MoH and  RHBs to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities and ensure that logistical support is available for the smooth implementation of events and activities. 

• Participate in the development of work plans, implementation and training plans, quarterly reports and other program deliverables.

• Monitor program outputs and results related to IST and work closely with program and monitoring and evaluation staff to ensure that these are documented and reported accurately. Compile additional documentation like case studies when necessary.

• Promote communication for creating a learning environment across ICAP  and ensure sharing of such information and knowledge. 

• Identify programmatic successes, challenges and lessons learned, and document these for internal use, and external audiences.

• Undertake other related activities as advised by the line supervisor. 

• Ensure that all the given IST should be documented into MoH HRIS and ICAP in Ethiopia T&E data base.

• Ensure that all the IST provided bears the CEU.

• Follow the regulation on  CPD provider.

• Ensure that CPD license should be renewed on yearly basis and fulfill the requirements needed to renewal.

Job Requirements

Required qualification and experience.

•  BSc in health related fields/MPH with five years or above of experience

• Have experience as training advisor.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates’ associates, other department directors and managers and external bodies.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Good communication skills in English language

•  Basic computer knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Only online applications are received.

Register using THIS LINK

 NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – October 29, 2023.