Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Mobile Health and Nutrition Team Lead Jobs in Ethiopia

Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Mobile Health and Nutrition Team Lead Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

About ASDEPO:

Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO) is an Ethiopian indigenous, “Civil Society Organization” established in 2014. ASDEPO is mandated to operate in all regional states of the country and is engaged indifferent thematic program areas of intervention namely:

Humanitarian Response, Education, Health/HIV and AIDS/RH, Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, Gender Based Violence and Child Protection, Migration/Human Trafficking, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Wash), NTD’s Climate Change, Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Training in Gambella, Oromiya, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, SNNPR and Somali Region.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure quality health care services for vulnerable and host populations in Somali, Ethiopia. This position will be responsible for ensuring proper day-to-day running of the mobile health and nutrition team.

Participates in the planning, implementation and supervision of the MHNT

Develops plans for process and quality improvement and reports findings for health program coordinator.

Ensures quality control at all levels of service provision (referrals from the community, primary health care level, pharmacy, referrals for secondary care).

Ensures strict monitoring of the use and flow of medications at the MHNT.

Ensures compliance and feedbacks to program standards at all levels.

Ensures monitoring and accountability of beneficiary registrars.

Maintains quality assurance and adherence to healthcare protocols ensuring compliance with RHB standards.

Ensures data collection meets program requirements, and that all activities are suitably documented.

Assess and implement appropriate training in coordination with the medical coordinator to equip and strengthen knowledge and skills of MHNT personnel.

Leads development of trainings, feedback sessions and tools for M&E and quality improvement.

Provides technical support to project medical personnel to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, adhering to international, donor and Ministry of Health Guidelines and policies.

Collaborates and coordinates with the Community Health Coordinator to ensure program goals are achieved and program approach/interventions are being continuously evaluated and adapted.

Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable

Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

Ensure all patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the organization guideline.

Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not overprescribe.

Provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the clinic.

Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff.

Support other areas of the office as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of work for all.

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

Employment Type: Contract for Six month

Contract duration: Until June 30, 2023

Required Number: 2

Location: Somali Region, Dawa Zone 2

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

At least 3yrs experience working in direct health service delivery.2 years’ experience managing operation of health services.

Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts

Fluent spoken and written Somali, Amharic and English.

Strong interpersonal and team skills

Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations

Excellent communicator

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Negotiation and representation skills

Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

Commitment to ASDEPO values and conducts

How to Apply

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Applicants can apply through asdepo.recruitment@gmail.com

CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application.

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