JSI Research and Training Institute Inc. / Universal Immunization through Improving Family Health Services (UI-FHS) is designed and implemented in collaboration with the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH). The goal of UI-FHS is to strengthen the capacity of Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) to deliver quality routine immunization services to all women and children living in the regions.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Regional Immunization Advisor (RIA) is expected to provide technical assistance to the Regional Health Bureau for Routine Immunization (RI) system strengthening and to oversee strategic and routine implementation of Reaching Every District through use of Quality Improvement tools (RED-QI) tools. He/she will ensure that the project is implemented in close collaboration with and building capacity of the RHB and select Zonal health department (ZHD). The RIA will be responsible for regular and active engagement with the RHB in building their capacity to strengthen the regions routine immunization system. The RIA will be the supervisor for all project staff in the region and ensures the project is implemented as per the work plan and financial and administrative policies of the project. He/she will be under the supervision of the Regional Advisor (RA) with oversight and direction from the Technical Director, Senior Immunization Program Advisor, Senior Immunization Expert, Finance & Operations Director and Senior HSS Advisor. The position requires willingness to travel up to 35% of the time to zones/woredas within the assigned region.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
REGIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
RED-QI IMPLEMENTATION IN SELECT ZONE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Note: the job description might be revised based on the need as the project implementation evolve.