The child health technical Advisor (ICCM/CBNC program), a consultancy service, will provide regional level technical support in all newborn and child health related technical areas. S/he will provide technical support for regions in planning and implementation of newborn and child health activities at regional level. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the regional health bureau health promotion and disease prevention core process owner and under the guidance of the regional TWGs and the child health case team coordinator of the FMoH. The position is based in the capital city of each region with frequent travel to districts for supervision, mentoring, coaching together with the public sector staff at each level of the system. Moreover the primary role of the technical assistance will be enhancing the local capacity so that ownership and sustainability of the activities will be ensured
A minimum of master degree in public health or pediatrics and a degree in medical sciences
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in planning and implementation of child health interventions both at the community & facility level (special experience on iCCM/CBNC and IMNCI ) and extensive knowledge of child health issues and actors
Experience in developing donor relationships, working with/guiding national level technical working groups, working with government partners and other agencies.
Knowledge and experience of the Ethiopian health system
Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience
Strong result orientation with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Good skill in communicating, organizing group discussion and presentation
Good computer skill
Travels and works 50% of her/his time on field
Experience in working with or at various levels of the health system
Recent experience of working with FMOH and/or RHBs
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