Woreda EPI Technical Officers

Organization for Social Services Health and Development (OSSHD) previously known by Organization for Social Services for AIDS (OSSA) is the first and pioneer organization in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia.  It was established in 1990 by religious organizations, international agencies and cooperation of the national Ministry of Health.  OSSHD aspires to see a healthy, productive and self-reliant society of Ethiopia in which every person enjoys the right to a life to dignity and freedom from poverty.  To this effort, OSSHD is executing a huge diversity of programs to address the community’s need through three major thematic areas namely:  Health, Social Services and Development Program in specific areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), HIV/AIDS, Maternal, Neonatal and Child health (MNCH).  Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Harm Reduction and Social services for vulnerable populations.

Major Duties: -

• Prepares woreda work plans for effective execution of the project activities as per the guidance from zonal coordinator

• Provide technical support to woreda Health office, health centers and other stakeholders and mobilizes related stakeholders and beneficiary communities as per the project activities and agreement signed with the government and donor to fulfill the objective of the project.

• Make sure that all the planned vaccine session is completed as planned and reach the target

• Provide, facilitate and coordinate different workshops, trainings and other platforms under the project catchment

• Takes full responsibility of financial management of the specific project activities that you will be assigned

• Prepares and submits field visit reports, monthly and quarterly project review reports, technical progress reports, commcare data and financial reports to Branch office.

• Maintains coordination and linkage with various stakeholders at woreda level

• Represent OSSHD at different levels of meetings, workshops, for as and when necessary

• Performs other related activities as assigned and required

Skills: -    

•     Strong leadership skill

• Good knowledge, experience and understanding of the current extended program of immunization (EPI) of the country

• High levels of skills in project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritizing task and meeting deadlines

• Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and written English and local Language

• Knowledge and skills in basic computing, demonstrated inter-personal skills in working with a multi-disciplinary team

• Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

Number of vacant Position:          Twenty-Two (22)

Duty Station    : Wagimira Zone at selected woredas  Ofla, Zata, Aberelle, Tsagbigi (4),  North wollo zone at selected wordeas Gubalafto, Habru, Gidan, Raya Kobo (4)  and North Gondor Zone at selected woredas (4)  (Telemit, East Telemit, West Telemit, Adear kay).

Oromia Region: - East Harerge Zone (Meta, Chinakson, Goro Gutu and Kersa) (4) West Wollega Zone (begi, Boji Chekorsa, Mena Sibu, Sayo nole woreda) (4) East Wollega Zone (Ebantu, Limu Woreda (2)
Salary :  Negotiable

Contract Period   :  One year with possibility of extension based on availability of budget &  performance.

Reports to        :    Zonal Coordinator

Interested Females are highly encouraged to apply
 

Qualification and Experience:  

• BA/MA/MPH/MSc/PHD in Public Health, Nursing or related fields of study,

•  A minimum of 8/6/4years of relevant work experience.

How To Apply

Interested and competent applicants for (Wagmira, North Wollo selected woredas) are expected to send or hand delivery their nonreturnable credential documents to OSSHD 

Dessie Branch Office P. O. Box 730 Menafesha Kifle Ketema Kebele 08 H. No. 471. 

within 7 (seven consecutive days following the date of announcement on a newspaper.  For more information use Telp. No. 033 1128712

Interested and competent applicants for (North Gondar selected woreda) are expected to send or hand delivery their nonreturnable credential documents to OSSHD

 Gondar  Branch Office P. O. Box 877 Zoble Kifle Ketema Kebele 14 near to Hawariyaw Paulos Community School

 within 7 (seven consecutive days following the date of announcement on a newspaper. 

  For more information use Telephone No. Telp. No. 058 2119620  OR 0918162238, 

Interested and competent applicants for (East Harerge selected woredas) are expected to send or hand delivery their nonreturnable credential documents to OSSHD

 Dire Dawa  Branch Office  Keaera Kifle Ketema Kebele 03  near to Air Port Ticket Office.  

within 7 (seven consecutive days following the date of announcement on a newspaper. 

For more information use Telp. No. 025 1 117973 OR 025 1116018

Interested and competent applicants for (East & West Wollega selected woredas) are expected to send or hand delivery their nonreturnable credential documents to OSSHD 

Nekemte  Branch Office Cheleleki Kefle Ketema Kebele 03  near to New Generatuin University College 

P.O. Box 364 within 7 (seven consecutive days following the date of announcement on a newspaper. 

 For more information use Telp. No. 057 6611475