PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the health workforce and demanded leaders’ engagement at large. The very dynamic nature of the pandemic requires proactive thinking, use of evidence for action, close follow up and guidance from the leaders to properly manage and control the impact of the COVID-19 and smooth rollout of COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, it is important to provide an updated and well analyzed data for the leaders for evidence-based decision making, global and regional updates, advises and recommendations that help to provide guidance, and to advise on integration of COVID-19 vaccination into RI.

The main purpose of the LMC Senior Technical Advisor is to provide technical assistance for MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head to improve COVID-19 vaccine delivery management and coordination in Ethiopia and integrate COVID-19 vaccination into RI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide global and regional update for MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head

• Review COVID-19 vaccination performance monthly and submit the findings with advice or recommendations to MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head for decision, guide or action

• Support national EPI team to review existing guidelines and training materials to consider current situation and to align with global directions

• Support national level EPI team to develop (aggregate) micro-plan for COVID-19 vaccine rollout and regularly review and update the plan

• Support and facilitate organizing higher/strategic level meetings with donors, UN agencies and other ministerial offices to ensure collaboration and for resource mobilization

• Advice and provide TA for MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head on strategic level decisions and guidance

• Provide capacity building support for national and regional EPI team on planning, coordination and management.

• Support MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head in their routine activities that need decisions

• Support and facilitate national level review meetings; prepare national level presentation for the review meeting

• Conduct regular field monitoring and evaluation missions to Regions, Zones and Woredas to oversee the leadership, management and coordination performances and to provide on-the-job training to improve leadership, planning and coordination at Regional, Zonal and Woreda levels.

• Other activities as needed by MCAH LEO Officer, ISD head

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Master’s or advanced degree   in public health, health service management, policy analysis, leadership and management or another relevant field.

• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in public health programming, leadership, policy or research, with at least five (5) years’ experience in the area of immunization and maternal/child health programs.

• Experience in leadership and management

• Formal training in and demonstrated understanding of leadership, technical assistance and mentoring   

• Hands-on experience in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating programs, interventions and/or strategy and policy is highly desirable.

• Practical experience in leading and managing program or intervention at national level

• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government, partners, donors and international organizations at various levels.

• Skilled in successfully working with geographically dispersed teams and working in a multi-cultural environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, including cross-cultural teams.

• Experience in preparing presentation for higher level and strategic meetings

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, including development of compelling presentations (in Microsoft PowerPoint) and documents (in Microsoft Word);

• Strong command of English and Amharic language required

• Ability to travel to regions, estimated to be about 30%.

How to Apply

The Senior Technical Advisor for LMC will be based at MoH EPI unit and accountable for both MCAH LEO Officer and immediate supervisor at PATH

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. 

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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The application deadline is 10 days after the date of this vacancy announcement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.