Job Description
Introduction
In the framework of the RESTART project, under the supervision of the Project Manager and the Protection and Migration Expert, CIFA is looking for 1 Public Health Expert in South Wollo (Dessie City, Dessie Zuria, Kombolcha, Kalu)
Project
The project “RESTART: Emergency initiative to support migrants, returnees and vulnerable communities in Addis Ababa and South Wollo” is an integrated intervention to mitigate the main roots and consequences of irregular migration, and to improve the living conditions of the categories at greater risks exposure.
The project aims at supporting the reintegration of returnees and preventing the illegal depart of unskilled young migrants, while strengthening the capacities of local services targeting unemployed and vulnerable people in Addis Ababa and South Wollo Zone.
Organization
CIFA is an international NGO with over 40 years of commitment in protecting the most vulnerable children and youth. Working in Ethiopia for over 20 years, CIFA supports the access to primary and secondary education, especially for girls; it fights against the worst forms of discrimination and supports women’s economic empowerment. With this approach, CIFA currently works in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa City Administration, Amhara (South Wollo), Hareri and Oromia Region.
Key Tasks
- Organizing and supporting training of social workers, local community and health workers: identifying trainers; identifying needs; identifying suitable training methods; evaluating their impact.
- Collaborate with local authorities to identify and develop a check list and suitable data collection tools for the health services supported by the project;
- Coordinate the activities of the One-stop centre in collaboration with Dessié hospital and the health authorities in Dessié
- Coordinate the maintenance and purchase of any equipment and tools required for health needs related to this project;
- Participation in consultative workshop of health centres in South Wollo and in Addis Ababa
- Provide support in the case management of most vulnerable beneficiaries, such as women, children, mothers, with a focus on health issues.
- Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the beneficiaries
- Follow-up (monitor and supervise) of the HEWs trained
Duration: Contract 12 months with 60 days probation period
Location: Dessie City, with periodic travels in South Wollo, CIFA Head Office in Addis Ababa for training and/or coordination meetings, if needed
Remuneration: 27.585,87 ETB (twenty-seven thousand five hundred and eighty-five & 87 ETB) basic salary per month, CIFA scale
Job Requirements
Qualifications & requirements
- Degree in medicine or public health;
- Master’s degree course in complex psycho-social interventions preferred; postgraduate master’s degree/specialization course in subjects related to the position preferred.
Experience:
- Previous experience in supervision roles for three years at least
- Previous experience working with INGOs or humanitarian organizations for 3 years at least;
Personal Skills:
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Good management, administrative and communication skills;
- Must be organized, able to be multi-tasked, flexible, and able to work as a team and individual;
- Strong interpersonal and empathic skills
Languages:
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
- Excellent communication skills in Amharic, both written and verbal
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through this link https://forms.gle/dktEfnPQPB226vn5A by 21st of April 2023.
Please attach your: CV in PDF, Cover letter, BA/MA/PHD Certificates
and fill the format in, including three references of direct supervisors.
It is recommended to follow the guidelines provided. Given the possible high number of applications, there is no guarantee that we will be able to respond to all applicants.