Amref Health Africa is an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1957. Amref Health Africa’s vision is lasting health change in Africa and its Mission is to improve health and healthcare in Africa so that every African can enjoy the right to good health, by helping to create vibrant networks of informed communities that work with empowered healthcare providers in building strong health systems.

Amref Health Africa has been active in Ethiopia through Amref Flying Doctors since the 1960s. Our organization started implementing a diversified health projects portfolio focusing on Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Communicable and Non-communicable diseases in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia, international non-government organization and local stakeholders since 2002. 

Amref Health Africa would like to recruit a Project Assistant for its REACH (Reach, Expand and Access Community Health) Project in Oromia region. The job holders will be based in Yabelo town and reports to Project Officer. 

Purpose of the Job

Under the supervision of project officers, in collaboration with other technical teams, the Project Assistant will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the REACH project activities especially community activities on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community platforms for SRHR, WASH/Nutrition are applicable to capture results

• Facilitate to have strong community platforms and make communities SRHR/WASH and Nutrition services demanding

• Create a strong and confirmed referral system for PHCUs on the ground

• Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual detailed implementation work plans in collaboration with project officers

• Make sure the plan is in line with the plan of the project officer and get approval in every quarter/year

• Implementing project activity together with the district health office, health facilities, health extension workers, schools’ representatives, and other relevant project beneficiaries

• Reviewing the implementation work plan on a timely and regular bases.

• Collecting required information from partners

• Get approval for the availability of resources to implement activities from the budget holder

• Carry out necessary discussions to facilitate the implementation with stakeholders and partners

• Conduct needs assessment in the implementation area and provides a response based on the gap

• Identifying and selecting target beneficiaries in collaboration with partners

• Collecting and compiling periodic reports

• Organizing and facilitating training for the target group

• Conduct monthly and quarterly review meetings with stakeholders

• Prepare work plan, cash advance and finance document to facilitate day-to-day activities at the ground

• Work with the program accountant, M & E Officer, and project officers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in resource utilization

• Organize and participate in review meetings, and forums with partners

• Gather, compile and disseminate case stories from the field

• Effectively utilize the Amref information management system, HR information system and other knowledge management platforms

• Will report to the project officer

• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirement

• First Degree in Environmental health, public health/midwifery or clinical nurse with related in-service training

• Experience of 3 years in related area (Sanitation Marketing, school lead total sanitation, SRHR)

• Good in team spirit and Organizational rule and regulation

• Familiarity with the government health system

• NGO experience is an advantage

• Good interpersonal skills

• Communication & writing skills both in English and Afan Oromo

• Excellent computer skills

• In addition, the ideal candidate must have strong analytical, problem-solving and networking skills.

• Be a team player and communicator and work under minimal supervision.

• Has experience in pastoralist community and interest to work in hard areas to reach pastoralist community.

• Female applicants will be advantageous. 

• The capacity to adapt to new learning and willingness to observe deadlines and instructions

• Flexibility, willing to stay & work away from home, and accommodating in difficult circumstances

• Hands on skills and experiences in community mobilization and sanitation marketing. 

How to Apply

Register using the following link CLICK HERE