Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.
PUI in Ethiopia:
Following the north Ethiopia conflict which erupted in 2020 and the reports of recurrent drought which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country.
Since then, PUI has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar, Benishangul Gumuz and Amhara Regional’s addressing the needs of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters. The organization has been exploring the potential gaps in terms of humanitarian assistance in the regions where it is currently intervening and other regions.
The current projects in the Afar, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Amhara regions mainly focus on improving access to health and nutrition services for populations affected by conflict and drought. PUI is working in close collaboration with local health authorities to support the revitalization of conflict-affected health systems in these regions.
In the Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, PUI is implementing humanitarian assistance programs in Debatie, Bullen, and Dangur woredas. In the Afar Region, PUI is supporting nutrition services in Abala town, Abala rural woreda, Berhale, and Dallol woredas of the Kilbati Rasu Zone. In the Amhara Region, PUI is working in Mota, East Gojjam Zone.
PUI is expanding its scope of operations in the regions where it is currently active. Part of this strategy includes its plan to reach out to more woredas in Metekel zone of BGRS including Bullen and Dangur woredas and Mandura in addition to Debatie woreda.
For this purpose, PUI is actively recruiting new staff in various disciplines of Health for the ECHO Top UP funded project in Different Woredas of Metekel Zone, BGRS
Reporting to the Health and Nutrition Program Manager, the Community Health Officer is responsible for the project's field and community organization activities. He/she supervises the activities of the community health development Armies in his/her area of intervention.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensure the Implementation and Monitoring of Community Activities
He/she ensures that the beneficiaries and local populations understand the objectives of the project(s) and participate actively in the implementation.
He/she carries out the community activities and ensures that the schedule of activities is respected. A work schedule will be developed according to the periodicity established for the implementation of the project which will also define the logistical and financial needs.
He/she carries out the needs assessment of community activities in terms of equipment, materials, in particular for the staffing of community focal points, the facilitation of mobilization and community planning meetings. He/she assesses the training needs of the supported community workers and refers them to his/her supervisor. He/she participates in the training of the supported community workers through monthly training supervision. He/she supervises the community volunteers in the accomplishment of their tasks.
He/she follows up on the activities proposed in the project (sensitization campaign and community mobilization for the identification of focal points in the communities).
He/she ensures the smooth running of the community component under his/her responsibility and ensures compliance with the objectives defined in the project proposal(s). In particular, he/she monitors the defined indicators, reports to his/her line manager, points out any difficulties encountered in implementation and proposes improvements or reorientations if necessary.
He/she ensures the implementation of monitoring and/or evaluations, according to the needs defined by the project(s). He/she analyses and transmits the collected information to his/her line manager.
Supervise the Community Component Project Team
He/she identifies the training needs of community volunteers and traditional birth attendants in the area of hie/her area of intervention.
He/she supervises the activities of the community volunteers and traditional birth attendants.
He/she must respect and enforce the PUI Rules of Procedure.
He/she is the guarantor of the image of PUI in his/her area of intervention and as such ensures that he/she behaves in accordance with the values defended by the organization And Respectful of the Local Culture.
To Ensure the Logistical and Administrative Follow-Up of the Community Component.
4. Ensure the Representation of PUI with the Community Actors.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Health Education.
Social sciences, local development, Management
Similar experience of 5 years for first degree or 3 years for MSc
Experience In humanitarian works
Work experience in BGRS, METEKEL zone
Required knowledge & skills:
Language:
Amharic and English
Any other local language
Expected personal characteristics:
Commitment to the NGO values and principles
Strong motivation to help people in need
Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Understanding and capacity of integration into the local environment
Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized and hard worker
Able to manage stress and pressure
Understanding of the context of the area
Honest and reliable
How To Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you are interested in the position of Community Health Officer, please strictly follow the instructions below.
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