Health Officer (Mubarek Woreda )

A career opportunity awaits at Save The Childrens International — they are hiring a Health Officer (Mubarek Woreda ) in Somali Regional State Of Ethiopia. With 3 - 4 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Health/wash. This position closes on Feb, 19. Apply now to be considered. Internal/External vacancy for Health Officer LOCATION: Mubarek Woreda Dawa Zone, Somali Region GRADE: 4A Vacant Position: 1 POST TYPE: National Child Safeguarding: Level 3: Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff Activity Overview Immunization is one of the key life-saving interventions the government of Ethiopia has scaled up to address under five mortality. The magnitude and trends of vaccination inequalities in Ethiopia persists by equity markers despite steady improvement in overall coverage. The major variation in coverage is geographic where there is high variation in coverage among different regions in the country. According to the Ethiopian mini DHS 2019, there are over 1.2 million zero dose and under immunized children in Ethiopia. For over two decades, Save the Children has been supporting immunization program in Ethiopia to contribute for the reduction of child mortality from vaccine preventable diseases. Currently Save the Children is implementing Core-Group Polio Project (CGPP) funded Program in Ethiopia that supports equitable and sustainable access to life-saving immunization and essential healthcare by focusing on zero-dose and under immunized children for a new phase of the partnership with CGPP. The CGPP funded immunization program is multi country and will be implemented in Ethiopia and expected to ensure equitable and sustainable access to life-saving immunization and essential healthcare, working together with local communities and partners and leveraging on Save the Children’s and CGPP’s joint expertise to reach zero-dose and under-immunized children. This post is for the Program in Ethiopia responsible to facilitate, coordinate === Skills & Qualifications === QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE BSc degree in public health, nursing or related fields A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an NGO environment of which a minimum of 2 years technical and leadership focusing on child health and specifically immunization Trainings on Immunization in Practice (IIP), Immunization Cold chain users, and Immunization MLM trainings is required Solid understanding of the Ethiopian health policy and strategies, as well as the health sector transformation plan and the health extension platform Experience working with the Regional, Zonal and Woreda Health Bureaus Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes Soli --- About Somali Regional State Of Ethiopia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE BSc degree in public health, nursing or related fields A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an NGO environment of which a minimum of 2 years technical and leadership focusing on child health and specifically immunization Trainings on Immunization in Practice (IIP), Immunization Cold chain users, and Immunization MLM trainings is required Solid understanding of the Ethiopian health policy and strategies, as well as the health sector transformation plan and the health extension platform Experience working with the Regional, Zonal and Woreda Health Bureaus Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations knowledge of local language is required Commitment to Save the Children values

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