JOB/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 13/08

DATE:    MARCH 19, 2008

FROM:    HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, USAID/ETHIOPIA

TO:    ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
      
TITLE OF POSITION: HEALTH NETWORK PROGRAM ADVISOR (THREE POSITIONS)
                                                                            
LOCATION OF WORK: USAID BUILDING, OFF HAILE GEBRE SELASSIE ROAD   
      

HOURS:   FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FINAL FILING DATE: UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

SALARY: FSN-10 (ETB 80,436 to ETB 144,780 per annum) depending on the candidate's earning history, qualifications and experience.  This position may initially be filled at a trainee level which is equivalent to FSN-9 (ETB 67,868 to ETB 122,168).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the HIV/AIDS Advisor, and with technical direction from the interagency PEPFAR Technical Working Groups, the Health Network Advisor will provide technical, operational and management support to PEPFAR Ethiopia through in-depth assessments of PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs in hospitals, health centers and communities. While the primary focus will be on USAID-funded programs, the Health Network Advisor is also responsible for assessing additional PEPFAR Ethiopia programs that are operationally linked to USAID-funded partners, including other USG agencies and Global Fund supported activities.  The successful applicant will have extensive technical expertise in HIV treatment, laboratory and/or care services, and will perform a wide range of consultative, advisory, reporting, monitoring and evaluative functions related to the health delivery system. The Health Network Advisor will facilitate communication and maintain collaborative working relationships with regional government officials, site-level health teams, USG implementing partners, technical working group teams and other stakeholders as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, the applicant must possess the following:

EDUCATION:  At least Master’s degree in public health, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and/or treatment services or other related field is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDS-related activities including monitoring and evaluation is required.

LANGUAGE:    Level IV (Fluent) spoken and written English and Amharic are required, and spoken mastery of one other Ethiopian language is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS program design, implementation and evaluation is required.  Also required is an in-depth understanding of and familiarity with HIV/AIDS, prevention, care and treatment services, the Ethiopian government's national health and HIV/AIDS-related policies, the Ethiopian health care system, and the health-related programs of other donors. The incumbent should have the ability to establish and maintain contacts with a wide-range of government officials, implementing partners, and site-level providers engaged in HIV/AIDS, prevention, treatment and care services. The incumbent also should be able to obtain and rapidly analyze information, evaluate data, and prepare reports and related documents.  S/he must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Amharic (another major national language is desirable); and participate in discussions and meetings effectively.  The selected candidate must be capable of producing high-quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations.  Excellent computer skills with proficiency in word processing and Excel are required.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed form (Application for Federal Employment) to USAID/Ethiopia, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on or before the final filing date.  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  Each applicant must fully explain his/her job-related duties and qualifications on the application form in order to provide for an accurate evaluation of his/her education, training, and experience. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, or membership in an employee organization. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please notify the Agency. Applicants who are not contacted within thirty days after the final filing date are to assume that their applications were not accepted.

Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the Hiring Office for further consideration and screening.  Final selection of candidates will be made and those selected will be invited to an interview in order to select the best-qualified candidate.

Individuals wishing to have their applications returned in the event that they are not selected for the position must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.   The USAID Mission assumes no liability for the loss or mishandling of applications.  For additional information about the position and/or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 510088 ext. 296 or 291.

NOTE:   APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET.  FINAL SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE IS BASED SOLELY ON THE ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS IN A COMPETITIVE PROCESS.  INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 
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FINAL FILING DATE:         UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED