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 learn, document, and share evidence with the Ministry and other stakeholders about how universal immunization might be achieved through affordable and sustainable approaches to reach all women and children with potent lifesaving vaccines.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Regional Immunization Advisor (RIA), the Zonal Capacity Building Specialist (ZCBS) has several main responsibilities including: the provision of technical support for all capacity building activities at the zonal level, technical support to the Zonal Health Department (ZHD) with designing and implementing zonal and woreda level capacity building efforts including trainings, on-job training, peer learning, etc., support to the ZHD with data monitoring and use, and support for zonal level health system strengthening activities. This position will be instrumental in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of models that lead to sustainable, affordable and improved routine immunization coverage in the Zone to be supported by UI-FHS project.
The Zonal Capacity Building Specialist is also expected to actively participate in program activities for UI-FHS which include: capacity building workshops, monitoring and evaluation activities, internal planning meetings, and technical support and supervision for zonal and woreda level capacity building activities, and other duties as assigned.
It is anticipated that this position will spend up to 50% of time on travel.
PRIMARY TASKS
The Primary role & responsibility of the Zonal Capacity Building Specialist will be:
Note: the job description might be revised based on the need as the project implementation evolve.