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 following listed vacant posts:
Job Summary
The medical education and training advisor/ project manager is responsible for the management and implementation of HWIP and works towards the result areas stated under the scope of work of EMA i.e improved quality of preservice medical education, 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 , health workforce regulations as stated in the strategic plan of the association. Closely works with and provides technical support to the EMA’s medical education, CPD and other standing committees and panel of experts.
S/he is also expected to maintain excellent relationship with partners and stakeholder and particularly works closely with EMA regional offices, MOH, MOSHE, HERQA, Medical schools, Networks/working groups, advisory committees, Societies and professional association both with in the country and out of the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
Program Management & Implementation
Work Unit: Programs
Reports To: Executive director
Staff Reporting to the Job Holder: two (MERL officer and CPD and CPD coordinator)
Position Grade: VIII
Education and Qualification
Required Skills & Abilities