World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and participate in carrying out all components of MNCH packages (ANC, PNC, FP, PMTCT, labor and delivery, EPI
• Provide essential lifesaving primary health care services to displaced people and people who have no access to health services.
• Support woreda/facility level Routine immunization, vaccination campaigns including vitamin A supplementation and support community level public communication campaign to raise awareness on COVID-19 and other epidemics prone diseases.
• Coordinate with the team member in operational matters (e.g. Supplies, Fuel, Stationery, etc.) and liaise with local authorities, represent the team in meetings and be responsible with all communications of the team
• Ensure that all medicine, medical supplies and equipment needed for the activities are available before departure

Duration of the contract: 8months

Knowledge/Qualifications For The Role

Required Professional Experience: Previous work experience at least 2 years as members of Mobile Health and Nutrition team with NGOs working in the area of ANC, PNC, FP, PMTCT, labor and delivery, EPI services.

Education: Midwifery with proven experience in supervising, coaching and mentoring others with minimum of two years relevant experience for degree holders and four years of experience for Diploma holders. Additional certificate on Emergency Drug Kits, PHEM, MHPSS and IPC for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an asset.

Preferred Knowledge And Qualifications

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement The position requires willingness to be Woreda-based and with frequent travel to visit to the seven outreach locations

Applicant Types Accepted : Local Applicants Only