Organizational Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) associated with former President William J. Clinton’s Foundation is currently operating in Ethiopia carrying out a wide range of programs to support the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia in improving the health status of the country by ensuring access and quality of health services. We are committed to increasing our effectiveness through an innovative programming approach that optimizes quality, impact, and scale.  Being one of the largest CHAI field offices worldwide, we currently employ over 100 staff working in the following nine programs: Essential Medicine, Health Financing, HIV Access Program, Lab Services, Non-Communicable Diseases, Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), Vaccines, Primary Health Care and Assistive Technology (AT).

Globally millions of children with disabilities are barred from their right to play because they lack access to life-changing assistive technology such as wheelchairs or hearing aids. Only a fraction of them gets the products and services they need, largely through charitable donations. CHAI’s Early Assistive Technology project aims to transform play for disabled children across eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia and Asia. It will support governments to implement policies that integrate screening, early access to assistive technology, and play therapy into health facilities and schools.

In the AT program, CHAI works towards the goal of improving the quality of life for children (0 – 6 years) who have different forms of disabilities with the aim of building a world of play for these children. Like other CHAI programs AT Work will be closely planned, implemented and monitored with the Ministry of Health.      

Key skills required for this job include: 1) excellent written and oral communication skills; 2) highly organized with excellent attention to detail; and 3) high motivation – willing to engage until a task is complete.

Position Overview: CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual  with advanced knowledge and skill in program management including supporting grass root level project implementation. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the position holder will be responsible to plan, implement, and monitor activities in partnership with MOH, other CHAI Programs, Partners and schools.

TITLE: Program Officer                                             

Duty Station: Addis Ababa                    

Report to: AT Program Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Program officer will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of AT activities and its results.

• Prepare annual program work plan, implementing and reporting program activities as per the plan.

• Closely work and coordinate the planning, implementation, and reporting of program activities with MOH, Other CHAI Ethiopia Programs, Stakeholders and Partners.

• Supervising program implementation sites including rehabilitation centers, schools, and health facilities on a regular basis.

• Organize and lead national and sub-national level workshops, trainings and meetings in collaboration with the program manager and operation unit.

• Monitor and evaluate progress of program results, and documents the progress.

• Oversee the collection, documentation and dissemination of best practices, case stories of the program at all levels.

• Develop program and finance reports as per internal and external compliance of the program. 

• Execute any additional tasks as advised by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

·         The applicant should have BA/BSc or Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or MPH other related fields.

·         Minimum of 6 years of work experience on implementing project focusing on people with disabilities.

·         Good understanding of national and international disability-related rights and laws

·         Good knowledge of the practice and profession of special needs education

·         Previous work experience with persons with disabilities is desirable.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Fluent in English and Amharic. Fluency in regional/local languages is an advantage

·         Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·         Experience working with governments, NGOs and education/schools.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities with proven experience

·    Empathetic, practical, who can exhibit a sense of dignity towards people with disabilities.

·    Strategic thinking, creativity, innovative

·    Have hands-on experience in AT field and expert in the area.

·    Strong relationship management and documentation skills

·    Organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize

·    Flexibility

·    Humility and willingness to work hard in difficult conditions, patience with bureaucracy

·    Ability to work in a team effectively, in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

·    Ability to set and meet time-lines and deadlines

·    Ability to conduct workshop and trainings

·    Comfortable working with government officials and people of varied cultures and background

·    Ability to manage and follow-up with a team while maintaining a team spirit and collaborative approach

·    Sensitive to confidential information and assuring client privacy

·    Must be self-motivated  and independently deliver expected tasks

·    Willing to travel to rural sites

How to Apply

Send your Credentials via email: CHAI-EthiopiaHR@clintonhealthaccess.org