The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Zonal Program Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Zonal Program Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia


About the Position

  • Reporting to the Project Coordinator -Act East, the Zonal Program Advisor- Act East oversees the Act East program and other NTD program activities in the zones.

  • Working closely with the zonal health department and woreda health offices in the zones to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) endorsed Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness and Environmental improvements (SAFE) strategy for the elimination of blinding trachoma as well as other NTDs.

    Specific responsibilities include:

  • Program Implementation, Technical Assistance, Capacity building and Partnership

  • Program Quality Assurance

  • Financial and resource Management

  • This position is based in the Zonal Health
  • Department and is required to travel extensively to the project in woredas

    Job Requirements

  • To be successful in this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience and skills.

  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience in public health, eye care or disease prevention and control programs.

  • Minimum of First Degree in Public Health/Nursing/Ophthalmic Officer or related fields from a recognized institution.

  • Previous experience of working in trachoma intervention particularly MDA program coordination.

  • Strong program management skills.

  • Knowledge of recent national health policy issues

  • Proven ability to deal with various regional stakeholders

  • Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and Afan Oromo and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences;

  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills to be able to develop new initiatives, identify critical issues, build capacity and standardize processes.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; The Fred Hollows foundation Ethiopia Zonal Program Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

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