22 Healthcare Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

// JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision by the MSIE Centre Coordinator, Centre Head, Centre Manager/OPD, the incumbent performs nursing duties ensuring efficient delivery and client/patient care in accordance with accepted standard medical practice and professional codes of conduct. DUTIES/TASKS    General Provides nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures Performs nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection Administers medication and observes and documents therapeutic effects Provides pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care Monitors patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consults with appropriate members of healthcare team Provides reproductive health/family planning education to individuals and their families.     Safe Abortion Nurse Role Conducts safe abortion of pregnancies upon request and/or occasioned by medical, economic, or social reasons; Supplies to patients various forms of pregnancy termination procedures (pills, implants, injection, MVA procedures, drainage, etc.,) upon instructions by gynaecologist; Carries out emergency treatment of pregnant women to stop symptoms such as bleeding, vomiting and nausea; Provides counselling on preventing unwanted pregnancies; correct use of pregnancy termination procedures;     Instrument Nurse Role: Prepares all surgical instruments, sets and medical supplies required for operation in accordance with accepted standards, Assists doctors intra-operatively (as a Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse, etc.) and makes the instruments ready for other operations as required. Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, issuance and timely placement of orders of surgical instruments and medical supplies for theatre by pre-establishing re-order level and regular replenishment of enough stocks.   Operation Theatre/Scrub Nurse Role: Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing the patients' operative areas, weighs, lifts, turns, and positions patients; shaves patients prior to operations; Assists in surgery by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons Cleans and sterilizes the operating room and instruments. Supervises patients' exercise routines, Sets up and provide leisure activities for patients, Accompanies patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher for treatment or surgery Carries messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments Makes beds and maintains patients' rooms   Antenatal Care Nurse Role: Takes blood pressure, temperature and pulse of pregnant women throughout their pregnancy as part of regular follow-up; Carries out laboratory tests of patients as part of evaluation of health conditions of pregnant women with unusual diagnosis and reports to gynaecologist Provides counselling to those pregnant women having physiological or social difficulties; Observes or monitors pregnant women’s status and documents patient care on charts; Administers first aid in emergency situations; Administers suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas Performs other procedures as directed by supervisor   Related Duties/Task  Ensures the maintenance of high-level standards and applies universal precautions to prevent infection (e.g. HIV/AIDS) from blood or other body fluids of patients Accounts for all assets under his/her custody during regular stock taking and audit as and when required. Prepares and submits periodic reports as required. Maintain inventory of supplies; accounts for all assets under his/her custody during regular stock taking and audit as and when required. Prepares and submits periodic reports as required. Make an on-time report for the clinical incident happened in the center as per the guideline of MSIE. Performs related tasks as required Job Requirements PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualification Requirements Education : BSc/Diploma in Nursing Experience Two Years’ for BSc and Four years for Diploma Skills, Attitudes and Attributes Good Communication and Interpersonal skills Conscious of Government, MSI and MSIE regulations Ability to make logical and timely decisions Counselling skill Awareness of concepts and strategies of quality care Pro-choice Number of Position : (01) Duty Station : MSIE Shashemene Centre, Shashemene    Salary :  As per MSIE Salary Scale  How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should mail only their motivation letter and C.V, within ten (10) days from the date of this announcement to:  Human Resources, Marie Stopes International Ethiopia Through the following e-mail address:   HumanResource@mariestopes.org.et  Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications. Please mention the title of the position and work place you applied for on the subject line of your email .  CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MSIE STRONGLY ENCOURAGES FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!  

// The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on behalf of the Economic Commission for Africa (UNHCC) is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician (UNHCC) who provides efficient and effective support for laboratory activities and contribute to a smooth outcome of results. S/he regularly deals with confidential results of staff members and eligible dependents and requires the application of appropriate adherence to professional code of ethics. Job Requirement B.Sc. Degree or College Diploma in medical laboratory technology. Interested applicants must have at least six years of work experience in a well-organized laboratory (two years with B.SC. Degree). Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests; medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations and medical laboratory equipment uses and preventive maintenance. Contract type Service Contract (SB3) – * Service Contract is a non-staff contractual modality. Duration One year (renewable).   How to Apply For full details and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3a9Pq2E UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. It is UNDP’s policy to offer equal employment opportunities to persons having a physical or mental impairment when they are qualified and when a reasonable prognosis does not suggest a significant change in the person’s capabilities and skills in the near future. To that end, every effort is made to modify the functional requirements of positions and the physical facilities associated with them, when that will facilitate the employment of qualified disabled persons.

Physiotherapist PURPOSE The physiotherapist position is meant to fulfil all technical undertakings and requirements at Jigjiga PRC, there may be instances where support to other PRCs is required, as per planning and allocation process undertaken by the PRP team leader. Its purpose is to contribute to the implementation of PRP activities in accordance with settled annual objectives and related strategies, notably in regard to supporting improved service provision capacity at the PRP assisted Physical Rehabilitation Centres (PRC) in Jigjiga. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main Tasks Sets and organizes the physiotherapy department at the Jigjiga PRC within the agreed range of objectives defined by the PR team leader. Supports the management and monitoring of the physiotherapy department at the Jigjiga PRC in its daily tasks to provide clinical and technical services to persons with disabilities. Trains local physiotherapists and enforces ICRC PT standards and multi-disciplinary approach along the service provision chain. Participates, as full member of the PRP team in the elaboration, implementation and follow up of the ICRC physical rehabilitation project. Specific activities Leads by example to set multi-disciplinary approach and standards supporting the physical rehabilitation activities of the partners. Support the development and implementation of national standards in physical rehabilitation and enforce the ICRC physiotherapy standards. Ensures that the PRC maintain appropriate patients’ records. Supervises and guides local physiotherapists in ensuring correct assessment and adequate gait training of the patient. Supervises and guides local physiotherapists and physio-assistant staffs in the provision of wheelchair, and other walking aids. When required, and in presence of local physiotherapist(s) with the objectives to show appropriate protocol / practices, S/He provides direct physiotherapy treatment to a patient. Improves the management of the clinical activities including: Actively contribute to the networking in the physical rehabilitation sector including social inclusion actors and components. To participate in the BF&TA evaluations and analyse results and prepare some required recommendations. Ensures that Jigjiga PRCs planned activities are well communicated with the PRC management and authorities. Ensures periodical development reports (every quarter) are submitted to the PR team leader. Maintains good relationship between the staff of the PRC management. Reports on occurred problems immediately to the ICRC PRP team leader. Job Requirements: Education, experience and competencies required BSc in Physiotherapy. Preferably, a minimum of 4 years practice in physiotherapy service delivery after graduation Strong team spirit. Strong communication skills, Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Good spoken and written knowledge of English, Amharic and Somali. Rigorous and trustful person. How To Apply: Electronic application can be made  ONLY through the  ethiojobs  website after uploading/building updated CV in your jobseeker account. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the  ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (in front of EIAR, around Megenagna Egzeabher AB Church) OR, send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, and P.O. Box 5701, Addis Ababa.   Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Pease note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No payments are required or accepted for this process and any canvassing will lead to disqualification. Closing Date : January 10,2020

Job Title: Child Protection Coordinator Job Number: 528584 Locations: Africa: Ethiopia Work Type : Temporary Appointment UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child,  protection Purpose of the Job: to provide effective leadership in the Child Protection Area Of Responsibility (AoR), the incumbent will ensure child protection coordination mechanisms in Ethiopia, provide guidance to all partners on common standards, strategies and approaches, ensure that all critical child protection gaps and vulnerabilities are identified; and that information is provided on roles, responsibilities and accountability to ensure that all gaps are addressed without duplication. How can you make a difference? Summary of key functions/accountabilities: The Child Protection Coordinator will be responsible for the following key areas; Leading and managing Child Protection AoR at national and sub-national level Coordinate (on a monthly rotating basis) together with UNFPA, the CP/GBV AoR Monthly Meetings and ad hoc meetings as needed, including preparing minutes and follow-up on action points. Support regular and effective communication and information exchange between the federal and regional/sub-national CP AoR coordination groups. Ensure effective linkage with other clusters, especially education, nutrition, and WaSH. Coordinate UNICEF’s contribution to the UN Protection Monitoring project, including reviewing regular reports, and EHF reporting. Act as focal point for inquiries on Child Protection AoR’s response plans and operations Support and coordinate with those leading the CP/GBV AoR at sub-national level Co-Supervise and support the Child Protection Stand-By-Partner Officer to contribute to the CP/GBV AoR and CPiE programming Co-Supervise the CP/GBV AoR IMO Work with UNICEF PSEA Focal Point, the Protection Cluster, PSEA Network, and other humanitarian actors and donors to promote the application of the Secretary General’s Bulletin on sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in order to safeguard the wellbeing of beneficiaries in the provision of humanitarian assistance. Facilitating development of a Child Protection AoR Strategy and Response Plan Provide child protection inputs for Protection Cluster preparedness and contingency plans, and response strategies and action plans for the CP AoR and ensure that these are reflected in country humanitarian response plans and strategies. Coordinate the quarterly CP/GBV Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) meetings and ad hoc SAG meetings as needed, and lead (together with the GBV Coordinator) the development and bi-annual review of the CP/GBV AoR yearly workplan and strategic planning documents. Supporting the application of appropriate technical standards Ensure that CP AoR partners are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards, and government frameworks related to child protection. Provide technical support and advocacy for the adherence of CP AoR members to relevant CPiE standards, including the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS), the IASC Guidelines for Integrating GBV into Humanitarian Interventions, the Integrated DDR Standards, Guidelines on Children associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups (CAAFAG), the AU DDR and Children Operational Guidelines, and relevant case management and child protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Ethiopia. Support the review, dissemination, and training on CP assessments and monitoring tools, including the CP Rapid Assessment (CPRA), Seasonal Assessments, and any joint or inter-sectoral monitoring/assessments (such as the Displacement Tracking Matrix). Information Management and Reporting Provide CP written inputs to the Protection Cluster, OCHA, and UNICEF CP Section and UNICEF Emergency Unit as required. Provide support and oversight to the CP AoR information management function, including through close coordination with the UNICEF Child Protection Information Management Officer/Consultant (CP IMO), and review of child protection actors monthly 5Ws and other ad hoc reporting.  Provide reviewed 5Ws to OCHA and provide analytical/explanatory text for the monthly dashboard, SitReps and other communications materials as needed. Monitor the coverage and complementarity if CP AoR activities and identify and advocate fort the correction of any gaps and duplication. Keep the CP AoR Secondary Data Review updated and share, as appropriate, with CP actors. Building technical capacity Strengthen the capacity and leadership of the Ministry of Women, Children, and Youth (MoWCY) and the Bureaus of Women, Children, and Youth (BoWCY) and other relevant partners in child protection in emergencies, including situation and response monitoring, and leadership and advocacy on child protection and GBV. Oversee the development of an integrated MoWCY/CP/GBV AoR Emergency Response Plan aligning with ongoing child protection AWP and detailing funding, activities, and targets. Contribute to and facilitate the mainstreaming of child protection in other clusters and sectors through information exchange, joint mapping, and technical review of strategy and assessment documents as needed Advocating and ensuring mobilization of adequate resources Identify core child protection advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of UNICEF and OCHA, and other humanitarian partners (includign UNHCR as coordinator of the Protection Cluster). Support CP/GBV members and MoWCY in resource mobilsation for emergency situations, including through timely dissemination of situational updates and assessments relevant to CPiE, prioritization planning, development of funding and advocacy notes, organizing donor coordination meetings and review of Emergency Humanitarian Funding (EHF) or other proposals. Represent the CP AoR in; Protection Cluster bi-monthly meetings and ad hoc as needed. Inter Cluster Coordination Group bi-weekly and ad hoc as needed. Disaster Risk Management Technical Working Group Meetings UNICEF Emergency Management Team (EMT) Weekly Meetings UNICEF Child Protection Sector Meetings Working Groups (Dignity Kits, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, MHPSS) as needed. Emergency Humanitarian Country Team (EHCT) as requested by UNICEF. Donor Meetings as needed. Sub-national CP/GBV/Protection Cluster Meetings as needed. PSEA Network Meetings as needed. Other ad hoc humanitarian meetings as needed. Any other related duties assigned by the Chief, Child Protection (P5). Methodology The candidate will lead the federal Child Protection Area of Responsibiliity (in Ethiopia will serve as Child Protection Coordinator of the CP-GBV sub-cluster) under the Protection Cluster (with UNFPA leading the GBV AoR). The candidate will provide technical support regional/location specific CP AoRs and support their capacity building to help ensure the fulfillment of the CP AoR mandate and responsibility. She/he will frequently travel to affected regions/locations to monitor the situation and quality of the response. She/he will work closing with the UNICEF Child Protection section, particularly staff and consultants working on humanitarian response to help ensure appropriate and accurate and comprehensive information sharing and coordination.  She/he will also work closely with other clusters to help ensure child protection (where/as relevant) is included in their activities (notably education, nutrition and WASH). She/he will work closely with UNHCR as the Protection Cluster lead and UNFPA as the GBV AoR subcluster lead at federal and regional level to help ensure optimum coordination.   Expected deliverables Coordinate CP/GBV AoR Meetings on a monthly basis and as needed. Attend coordination meetings and give inputs to OCHA and the Protection Cluster as needed Support in the development and preparation of key documents as part of the HPC including the HRP, HNO, MYR In support of the IMO, collect CP 5Ws on a monthly basis for response reporting and partner mapping. Produce CP AoR results dashboard on a monthly basis Regular feedback to CP/GBV members on child protection related issues Oversee and roll-out partner training on child protection. Develop advocacy messages for the CP AoR.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social sciences, international development, international law, humanitarian affairs or another directly related subjects.  A minimum of  eight (8)  years of progressively responsible and relevant experience at international levels in child protection programming (development and humanitarian), coordination, working with government, and partners is required. Previous experience working in the UN System, including with a specialized agency such as UNICEF is an asset. Experience implementing child protection programmes or coordinating child protection response in humanitarian settings is required. Previous work experience working on issues concerning internally displaced persons (IDPs), children associated with armed forces and armed groups (CAAFAG) and on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) in complex emergency contexts is considered a strong asset. Up-to-date knowledge of key developments across the child protection in emergencies sector, including issues of conflict, climate induced displacement and the impact of these factors on child protection and inter-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors sectors (notably education, WASH, health, nutrition, communication etc). Good knowledge of global developments in child protection and across the development and humanitarian sector more broadly, including the application of the equity lens, human rights perspectives and results based management (RBM) to programming. Excellent communication, negotiation, and other human relations skills, as well as effective strong leadership and decision making competency in the complex working environment dealing with other UN agencies (particularly UNHCR, UNFPA, and OCHA), governmental officials, NGO counterparts, donors and other important partners Strong organizational and networking skills required. Excellent ability to collect, treat and analyze data. Advanced computer literacy expected in Word, Excel and Power Point. Excellent oral and written communication and report writing skills in English is required. Writing samples may be requested. Fluency in English is required.  For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. The competencies required for this post  may be found in the below competency framework link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Opening Date Mon Dec 16 2019 11:00:00 GMT+0300 (Moscow Standard Time) E. Africa Standard Time Closing Date Mon Dec 30 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (Moscow Standard Time)

Job Duties and Responsibilities  Key Responsibilities: Inspects and analyses project sites, and monitors compliance with Donor and NCA policies, procedures, and regulations. Assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and determines and acquires resources needed. Lead the process to select beneficiaries, formulate cooperatives and legally establish them as a community- based business enterprises in accordance with Cooperative Societies Proclamation in close cooperation with UNCHR, ARRA and Government counter stakeholders. Support the cooperatives in contract negotiation with third party, contract preparation and review, finance management and documentation. In close support with the Regional finance officer review the financial progress of the cooperative, provide technical support and advice on the money utilization, financial control/check and balance, initiate the instalment of seed money granted to cooperatives based on their performance of their financial management. Lead, organize and facilitate the process to select the cooperatives and build their capacity. Supervises Cooperatives work processes and procedures and supports activities which drive team performance toward project goal. Initiate procurement of materials which are required and planned by the project, follow the procurement process. Organize, facilitate and lead joint team of stakeholders continues regular monitoring and evaluation. Ensure proper documentation of the project achievement, challenge, risks and the way out/mitigation for the future learnings. Develops and maintains project plans and budgets and prepares and analyses project performance reports. Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control. Oversees project personnel needs including coaching, training, and evaluating cooperatives and employee performance. Ensure good coordination with Project implementation stakeholders including but not limited to UNCHR, ARRA and relevant regional Zonal and Gambella town administration respective offices. Advocate for the project impact and importance in different platforms at Gambella refugee camp and Gambella town existing platforms i.e. Mass media, mini media, coordination meetings, conferences and etc Regularly report the overall project progress on Weekly and monthly bases for the WASH Program Manager. Job Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related fields with CGPA of 3.0 and above and at least 1-year experience in waste management and recycling projects The candidate should be keen to engage in related humanitarian and development activities. Excellent interpersonal skills to promote effective collaboration within, among refugees and across partner organizations. Good written and oral communication skill in English language. Knowledge of local languages is a plus. Duty Station:  Based in Gambella with frequent travel to project sites How to Apply Interested applicants are required to submit their non-returnable application with CV and other supportive documents to:  Hand Deliver to Norwegian Church Aid Ethiopia office located at Wello Sefer, Ethio-China Friendship Avenue, in front of Tebaber Berta Residence. N.B.: Closing date will be 7 calendar days (from 16 th  – 22 th  December 2019) Inquiry by phone is not accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via telephone. Please indicate the job title you are applying for on the top of the envelope. NCA is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified women applicants are highly encouraged

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following: Entering all entomological data collected from the field into the PMI VectorLink Ethiopia Project’s entomology databases. Performing regular data cleaning to ensure quality data for decision making. Filing all entomological data collected according to project filing protocols. Supporting the implementation of entomological field activities. Support proper and timely data recording and entry as well as provide feedback on data collections errors. Performing other project related duties assigned to him by his supervisor Job Requirement Bachelor’s Degree  in Entomology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics or other health related field. Previous experience in data collection, entry, and management is an advantage. Experience with DHIS 2 is preferred. Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills Proficiency in English Previous experience in IRS activities or Vector control activities or general experience as field biologist working with research projects in health or natural resource disciplines is an added advantage. Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia How to Apply Application deadline is December 27 th  2019 Kindly send your application Using Subject line “Entomology Data Manager 9 “ to the following email VCEthiopia_Recruiting@pmivectorlink.com Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that don’t meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.