Job Title: HCT/STI/IPPS/BS Central Technical Advisor, ERs Duty Station: Addis Ababa Number: 1
Line Manager: Director of Central Technical Department (CTD)
Direct Report: None
Job Summary
Under the guidance of CTD director, the HCT/STI/IP/BS advisor supports the design and implementation of comprehensive, family centered, and quality HCT/STI/IPPS/BS programs at the Emerging Regions and their health facilities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities As advisor of the HCT/STI/IPPS/BS Unit of ICAP - CU in Ethiopia, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
In the absence of the HIBS advisor supporting the FMOH ,the incumbent will Provide technical assistance at national level to rollout HCT/STI/IPPS/BS services
Provide technical assistance to the Emerging RHBs in developing/updating/customizing different provider support tools and client education materials
Support capacity building of staffs in the health care system at different levels (Regional, Zonal, Woreda and Health Facility)
Provide technical assistance in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HCT/STI/IPPS/BS programs in the RHBs of the Emerging Regions
Ensure the establishment of blood transfusion committee in each transfusing facilities in emerging and federal hospitals
Facilitate HCT/STI/IPPS/BS related trainings and monitor the quality
Ensure the implementation of HCT/STI/IPPS/BS minimum package in ICAP supported heath networks
Expected to participate two weeks per month in the clinical systems mentorship and supportive supervision program which sometimes could be extended beyond two weeks as deemed as necessary
Review ICAP regional offices monthly HCT/STI/IPPS/BS performance and provide feedback
Harmonize annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly plan with other departments
Support capacity building of ICAP regional and zonal staffs on HCT/STI/IPPS/BS services to facilitate mentoring of site level health care workers
Work closely with other advisors in central technical units
Take an active role in targeted evaluations of HCT/STI/IPPS/BS related projects.
Represent ICAP-Ethiopia in different forums when assigned by the supervisor
Under the basis of need assessment conducted by ROs ,will be accountable to follow the technical evaluation ,purchasing process and distribution of furniture and supplies to ICAP supported blood banks
Prepare the unit annual work plan with targeted benchmark indicators and evaluate them quarterly
Present and participate actively in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual ICAP performance review meetings.
Compiles monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual activity reports
Ensure that all HCT/STI/IPPS/BS related targets are met; and
Perform others duties assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirement
Required qualifications and experience:
Physician and specialist of Internal Medicine with minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS clients with focus on HIBS.
Experience in HIV program technical coordination
Experience in teaching, mentoring, organizing and conducting training.
Experience in development of national documents related to HIV/AIDS Programs
Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Computer skills (MS Office and statistical packages