Organizational Description
The Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA) is one of the first professional associations in Ethiopia. The Association has been formally established on July 2, 1962 G.C with 100 founding members and through a formal charter granted to it by the then Emperor Haile Selassie I and is member of World Medical Association since 1994 G.C.
EMA’s head office is based in Addis Ababa and has a presence in five regions represented by its nine regional branch offices (Gonder, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Dessie, Jimma, Adama, Harare, Hawassa and Arba Minch). EMA has been operational for over 57 years on promoting quality of medical service in Ethiopia and evidence-based medicine through publishing the Ethiopian Medical Journal (EMJ). The mission of the association is to: Ensure that the community gets quality health service and care; Promote the highest standards in medical education, science, art and practice and Ensure the rights and benefits of medical professionals (doctors) and act as their voice
Thus, the association would like to invite experienced and competent candidates for the listed vacant post of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and health workforce regulation advisor
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the project manager-HWIP, The Continuous Professional Development/training advisor, works towards the result areas HWIP stated under the scope of work of the EMA i.e. national system for health workforce regulation strengthened, Ensure accountability and responsibility in health care (Medical Ethics, Malpractice and Medico legal Issues)and serves as the key technical personnel of EMA in leading, managing and facilitating core activities related to medical education, CPD and training as stated in the strategic plan of the association. Closely works with and provides technical support to standing and ad-hoc committees, working groups to expedite EMA’s mission and respond to technical inputs needed by various sectors.
S/he is also expected to maintain excellent relationship with partners and stakeholder and particularly works closely with MOH, MOSHE, HERQA, Medical schools, Networks/working groups, advisory committees, Societies and professional association.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Program Management & Implementation
Work Unit: Program
Reports To: Project Manager
Staff Reporting to the Job Holder: None
Education and Qualification
Required Skills & Abilities