To lead the technical implementation of the Multisectoral intervention to improve healthcare in Hamer woreda in South Ethiopia region.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Planning and Coordination

• Coordinate  and ensure that the project's administrative processes, such as logistics, procurement, and policies are fully implemented according to Amref Health Africa and the donor organization

• Plan and coordinate the implementation of activities in the project.

• Participate in  program review and annual planning meetings to provide technical assistance in defining tangible targets, project objectives, and revision of indicators

• Ensure that project schedules/plans are coordinated and completed timely and give support in the project target Zones/woredas.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with all relevant stakeholders, to implement GBV, WASH and Nutrition to ensure sustainability. 

• Build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Woreda Health office, Zonal health Department and others relevant zonal offices

•  Active participation in coordination and networking relationships.

• Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/ develop track and use health indicators in health system planning and identify best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.

Capacity Development

• Work with all relevant stakeholders to address training, on GBV, WASH and nutrition and capacity-building needs and deliver relevant interventions to the beneficiaries in the project areas.

• Liaise with the district health officials to assess the community needs with regard to GBV, WASH and Nutrition and related interventions and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget.

• Work with the District Health Team to educate how to address GBV, WASH And nutrition and document as well as lesson leaning.

• Use appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with program manager , District Health Teams, and  health communication advisor and support  appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization.

• Liaise with district local government to train health extension workers, health development armies on GBV, WASH and Nutrition. 

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Monitor project activities according to the annual work plan using a variety of methods:  review of reports, site visits to review records and to interview stakeholders and beneficiaries.

• Ensure that monitoring and reporting tools are in place and used in collaboration with project partners

• Ensure documentation, monitoring visit and follow up on actions points.  Document improvement or changes recommended at last monitoring visit.

• Report regularly to communicable disease program manager on project updates, issues, needs, problems, or ideas for improving the project performance

Financial Management

• Manage the project budget for developing activity work plans and budget plans

• Ensure that financial utilization is in accordance with the approved budget and in compliance with Amref Health Africa and donor organization.

• Communicate with respective program accountant and analyze the budget utilization  to identify the implementation gaps

Human Resource Management

• Ensure that  key Amref Health Africa policies, and  comply with it during  implementation

• Ensure that the GBV, WASH and Nutrition gaps identified and report capacity building activities  to program manager and HR unit for planning and execution

• Ensure the integration and harmonization with other field office program and support staff, sector offices and project partners

• Properly manage the project assistant in the field work ( ensure to have annual work plan, monthly and weekly workplan)

Job Requirements

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• The officer need to have degree with public health, Nurse or related field.  

• At least three years of demonstrated experience in implementing of GBV, WASH and Nutrition

• Knowledge of Hamer culture and language highly advantageous. 

Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability and self-discipline to work with minimum or no supervision;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written); 

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & MS Outlook) and the Internet application;

• Able to interact and manage people of diverse cultural backgrounds; 

• Can foster an open trusting work environment;

• Ability to work effectively in a team-driven environment;

• Accepts accountability for work assigned and performed;

• Supports a customer-centered approach to programs, services, and systems; 

• Willing to travel to the field extensively;  

Other Competencies:

• Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail

• Excellent computer skills including word, Excel, Outlook, Power point

• Good interpersonal skills

• Excellent Oral and written communication

How to Apply

Interested applicants please visit our website CLICK HERE to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include quoting Project Officer in the subject line of a cover letter, detailing why you are the best fit for this position, and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be March 12, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

*On your application, please indicate for which location you are applying. 

If you face any challenge applying on our website contact us at  ETrecruitment@Amref.org.

Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.