EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.  For more information please visit our website www.msh.org.

MSH seeks to recruit highly-motivated and result-oriented individuals for the Eliminate Tuberculosis in Ethiopia (ETBE) Project, a five-year USAID-funded project with the goal of reducing TB incidence and mortality by improving the quality, access, utilization, and sustainability of TB services. The project builds on the work of previous USAID activities (Challenge TB, HEAL TB, TB Care, and others) that have been supporting the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program (NTLP) to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and STOP TB milestones. ETBE’s support focuses on improving access and utilization to quality and patient-centered comprehensive TB services.

Temporary contract 

Working closely with the Project Director, the Senior Accountant in collaboration with the Finance & Administration Director and focal US-based MTaPS Finance team, s/he will be responsible for ensuring that financial resources are allocated for maximum program impact and used in compliance with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and appropriate MSH standards and procedures.

S/he will provide hands on support in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, operational and management support for MTaPS, through developing routine and ad hoc reports, budget updates for different technical activities to ensure the regular flow of accurate and relevant financial information for enhanced project management and planning. This position will prepare and enter in accounting transactions, prepare payroll and make vendor payments.

In addition, s/he will assist in safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against fraud, loss or misuse.

Qualifications & Experience

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management and ACCA/CPA Ethiopia. At least six (6) years’ experience in administrative and financial management of large international projects including experience in management of USG projects.
• The candidate should be able to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliation.
• S/he should have demonstrable experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.  In addition, s/he should be proficient in relevant computer applications and databases with mastery of Excel spreadsheets. QuickBooks or similar accounting software is preferred.
•  The successful candidate needs to be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  S/he should work with minimal supervision with ability to work independently and in a team.