Capacity Building Specialist (CBS)

Introduction

Oromia Development Association/ODA/ has been implementing One year sustaining Integrated Community HIV Responsive in Oromia/SICHRO/ ODA-SICHRO Project. The project requires recruiting key personnel to support implementation, in Lagatafo, Muka Turi/Wochale, Arsi Robe, Dhera, Sululta, Mojo, Sebeta Hawas sites, Bishoftu which aimed to serve families living with HIV who are newly diagnosed, at high risk of default or do not achieve viral suppression and health wellbeing, the program has a plan to mitigate HIV vulnerable community groups access to need based services through comprehensive case management model.

Therefore, ODA invites committed, experienced and competent applicants for the following three  job positions to recruit key personnel

Capacity Building Specialist /CBS/

1. Number Required : 1 (one)
2. Reports To: Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity assessments of Aanaa (district) Health Offices, health facilities, and community structures, and develop improvement plans.
• Design and deliver competency-based training, with curricula, job aids, and pre/post and competency assessments.
• Provide on-site mentoring, coaching, and supportive supervision across HTS, index testing, community DSD, IIT re-engagement, and OVC, CLHIV, PBFW, and EID services.
• Build Aanaa (district)capacity in planning, budgeting, supervision, and data use, and strengthen community leadership and social accountability.
• Facilitate Aanaa (district) transition readiness assessments, handover plans, and sustainability dialogues.
• Track training results and skills application, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of  Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Services Management, Education/Training, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in public health, HIV programming, capacity building, or health systems strengthening.
• Proven experience in capacity assessment, training design and delivery, and mentoring or supportive supervision.
• Experience working with woreda health offices, health facilities, and community structures.
• Experience in donor-funded HIV programs is highly desirable; experience with transition or sustainability work is an advantage.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and report-writing skills.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, coaching, mentoring, coordination, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with government and community structures.