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POSITION: Health Literacy Advisor
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Party
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa
PROGRAM: USAID-Empowered Communities Activity (ECA)
MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week
Background
Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 500 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the worlds most pressing global health challenges.
Activity Overview
Empowered Communities Activity is a four-year USAID funded activity implemented by Project HOPE led consortium that includes JSI, and seven (8) local implementing partners (LIPs) The activity covers five (5) geographic regions of Ethiopia; namely, Oromia, Amhara, Afar, South Ethiopia and central Ethiopia). The goal of this activity is to strengthen community systems and platforms to improve health and nutrition outcomes. It aims to improving community level health literacy and engagement, capacity strengthening of non-state actors (NSAs) and accountability systems as well as increasing service delivery through NSA managed health facilities.
USAID ECA strives to achieve a higher level of engagement by the community whereby members develop influence and take ownership in the decision-making processes that can improve their own health status. This relies on a multifaceted approach to increase health literacy among communities to improve health seeking behaviour at various levels.
JOB SUMMARY
The health literacy Advisor will be responsible to provide technical guidance for the health literacy activities across the ECA project both nationally and at Regional/ area office level. S/he will work closely with the USAID Health Behavior Activity to ensure coordination and reduce duplication.
Under the direct supervision of the DCOP, S/he will provide technical guidance for the health and health system literacy at national/ regional/ area office level. This role will transition to local partners in years 3-4.
Project HOPE seeks an experienced Health literacy Advisor to technically lead the health literacy intervention of ECA and build the culture of collaboration and work closely with the government sectors, LIPs, and other implementing partners in the design and implementation of SBCC Strategies interventions and messages throughout the life Empowered Communities activity.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSILBILITIES
The Health Literacy Advisor is a full-time staff of Project HOPE, under the USAID Empowered Communities activity. He/She will be in-charge of lead the development, planning, and implementation of health literacy development strategy, message guide, and tools. Engage in SBC coordination platforms and provide technical assistance in relation to health and health system literacy representing ECA.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development, planning, and implementation of health literacy development strategy.
Job Requirements
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send their CV and cover letter through ethiojobs ONLY on or before April 25, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered.No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.
EEO Statement
Project HOPE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Project HOPE complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Project HOPE expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Project HOPE employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
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