Amref Health Africa Vacancy Announcement

Amref Health Africa is inviting qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant posts.

About Amref Health Africa:

Amref Health Africa, formerly African Medical Research Foundation, is the premier African-led international health development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1957, Amref Health Africa has broadened its mission to include training community health workers and managing health development projects across more than 30 countries. The organization focuses on overcoming critical health challenges in Africa, especially those faced by women and children, such as maternal and child health, HIV & TB, malaria, clean water and sanitation, and surgical and clinical outreach. Amref Health Africa has offices in several countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, South Sudan, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa has been formally registered in Ethiopia since 1998, with a full-fledged country program starting in 2002. The organization operates over 20 projects in five regions: Addis Ababa, Afar, North Shewa, Oromiya, and Southern Nation, Nationalities and People Region.

Position 1: Regional Program Officer – USAID Integrated Youth Intervention (IYA)

Location: Jimma

Job Summary:

The Regional Program Officer will contribute to the Kefeta activity’s programmatic and operational leadership and management at the regional and city levels. They will oversee the implementation by national CSO partners in assigned clusters, ensuring quality implementation as per set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position holder will coach and mentor the project team hired by the implementing CSO partners.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Health, Project Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in project management.
• Experience in building the capacity of peers, local CSOs, and government stakeholders.
• Experience representing an organization in external forums.
• Proficiency in project design, project management, training, and capacity building.
• Experience working with USAID programming is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Strong IT literacy and skills.
• Willingness to travel.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants, please visit this link to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account to submit your application. Your application should include quoting “Regional Program Officer – AYA for Jimma” in the subject line of a cover letter, detailing why you are the best fit for this position, along with your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. The closing date is 2nd July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you face any challenges applying on our website, contact us at ETrecruitment@Amref.org.

Position 2: Project Assistant – Primary Health Care (PHC)

Location: Jigjiga

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the PHC Project Officer, the Project Assistant is responsible for overall project intervention in the region/zone and is accountable for delivering set results. The role involves project planning, implementation, and reporting, as well as supporting the M&E team in monitoring and evaluation activities, operational research, knowledge management, and concept note development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a BSc Degree in Public Health / Health Science or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Primary Health Care Service delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of the Ethiopian Primary Health Care System.
• Expertise in identifying and adapting best practices and success stories.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with government, community, and other partners in the project operational areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and navigating the internet.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Team player with the ability to receive instructions.
• Experience in developing quality plans and reports.
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Knowledge of the working area’s local language is desirable.
• Prior NGO experience is desirable.
• Previous experience on Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded projects is advantageous.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants, please visit this link to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account to submit your application. Your application should include quoting “Project Assistant – PHC based in Jigjiga” in the subject line of a cover letter, detailing why you are the best fit for this position, along with your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. The closing date is 4th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you face any challenges applying on our website, contact us at ETrecruitment@Amref.org.