Medical Coordinator job at German Leprosy and TB Relief Association, Ethiopia

German Leprosy and TB Relief Association Ethiopia (GLRA-Ethiopia) is a non-profit international NGO working in the field of TB, Leprosy and other NTDs as well as on Humanitarian aid and Socio-economic rehabilitation.

Our mission is to continue to excel in our fight against Leprosy, TB and expand our expertise to other NTDs and disabilities to ensure that marginalized persons obtain access to adequate health care, inclusion and humanitarian aid

Purpose of the Job:

The main purpose of the job is to manage or coordinate the implementation of GLRA Project in Ethiopia, which mainly focuses on the prevention and control of Leprosy, TB & NTDs, and research. She/he will report to GLRA Ethiopia head of program by working in collaboration with GLRA Ethiopia Staffs and different partners. The post holder will play a great role in leading and implementing DAHW medical strategy and policy in GLRA Ethiopia program

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, coordinate and lead the overall activities of medical team of GLRA Ethiopia
• Responsible for definition, development  and implementation of  DAHW medical-social policy at country/ project level
• Responsible for development of country strategy for DAHW medical activities
• Ensure technical state-of-the-art support to partner projects
• Pro-actively seek  for co-funding opportunities, new alliances, strategies, networking and partnerships in close co-operation with  Head of program and GLRA  East Africa  and HQ medical advisor
• Develop highest quality proposal for funding of medical project
• Provide necessary support  for sustainability and quality of Projects
• Work in collaboration with the National Programs of Ethiopia and others relevant stake holders
• Work closely with GLRA East Africa office and DAHW MSP department for the technical issue
• Stay updated on all technical issues in the fields of leprosy, Tuberculosis, TB/HIV  and others NTDs in so far as they concern activities in the country
• Stay updated on national health and  DAHW policies
• Support and advise projects and national programmes on these issues and on activities according to state-of-the-art practice
• Conduct training on TB, Leprosy and other NTDs
• Assist and advise all supported projects in planning, implementation, monitoring their activities ( through regular visits)
• Prepare medical project report, analyze (identify  challenges and gaps encountered in these fields with recommendations for solutions)

Required Number: one

Employment type:  Fixed term for 12 months

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIAENCE

Essential

• Master degree in Public Health or health related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience master degree
• Minimal 2 years’ experience medical project coordination
• Good knowledge and experience in TB ,TB/HIV, Leprosy and other NTD program management
• TOT or basic training on comprehensive national TB,TB/HIV and leprosy is advantageous
• Previous work experience working at National, Regional and/or International Non-governmental organizations is advantageous
• Experience in coordinating or implementing research project
• Experience in proposal writing for co-funding
• Good experience in networking and team
• Planning and monitoring skills, ability to facilitate trainings, review meeting , supportive supervision
• Computer literacy required
• Good English writing and speaking