Public Health Officer
Location | Wolayita zone, different Woredas, SNNPR, Ethiopia |
Date Posted | June 26, 2020 |
Category | Health Care / Medical Social Sciences |
Job Type | Full-time |
Base Salary | 22042 |
Currency | ETB |
Description
Job Purpose :
Based at the Woreda level, the Health Officers provide technical support, on job training and coaching and supportive supervision. Health Officers will work closely with MOH staff both at the Health Center, Health Post level, isolation/quarantine centres and treatment centres on proper planning and ensure that the national protocols for both health and nutrition are adhered to. The position holder shall be in charge of leading, technical quality implementation and delivery of static & outreach health services in the assigned Woreda. Main duties and responsibilities:
Supporting communication of implementing partners/ key stakeholders with the use monitoring data to make recommendations for adapting the programme. Gender Equity:
Ensure a commitment to Concern Ethiopia’s gender equality strategy evidenced by approaches to work and professional conduct. Emergency Response : Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization. |
Job Requirements
Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies Concern's Code of Conduct (CCoC) and its associated policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, contractors, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for and maintain the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern's core values and mission. Concern's Code of Conduct and its associated policies have been appended to your Contract for your signature. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct you demonstrate that you have understood their content and agree to conduct yourself in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. A breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal. |
Women are highly encouraged to apply
Qualification · Minimum BSc in public health; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health. |
Minimum of three years of experience required,
Competencies :
· Have excellent self-motivation skills. · Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources. · Fluency in English and Amharic, Knowledge of the local language is a plus. · Strong presentation, communications and interpersonal skills and ability to interact productively with partners and stakeholders (community, government technical services and institutions). · Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. · Good command in written and spoken English and Local language. · Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours · Training in public health, health education, health communication, or health promotion · Experience working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies |
Teamwork
What we offer :
· A competitive salary and benefit package · Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents) · 20 days annual leave |
26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave
Applying Instructions
Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy. Please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:
Ethiojobs.net OR Concern Ethiopia, Apply in person at our Office in Wolayita or Addis Ababa
Phone call is strictly forbidden. Only short listed candidates will be contacted