ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA) is one of the first professional associations in Ethiopia and was stablished on July 2, 1962 G.C with 100 founding members through a formal charter granted to it by the then Emperor Haile Selassie I. EMA 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 ten regional branch offices (Gonder, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Dessie, Jimma, Adama, Harare, Hawassa, D/Markos and Arba Minch). EMA has been operational for over 59 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
Job summary
Under the supervision of the Program Development & Management Department Manager, the Project Officer is responsible for facilitating project activities and closely works with program staff and partners. S/he assists in preparation of project/program implementation plans, budgets and carries out proper implementation of the project /programs. The project officer will be responsible to handles all the facilitation functions of trainings, workshops, conferences and any other events of the association and other specific program or project activities.
Major roles and responsibilities
Required: 1
Reports to: Manager, Program Development & Management
Job grade level: V
Duration: 6 months fixed contract
Duty station: Addis Ababa with frequent filed travel
Position Requirement
Competencies/ Technical skills
Competencies/ Personal attributes
Languages
Desired Criteria (An Asset)
Experience in International NGO environment is advantageous.