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Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) as its Local Fund Agent (LFA). The LFA assignment has progressed
very well. In line with the global mandate of UNOPS as stated above, the office is currently expanding its
activities to include other areas of assistance to its partners.
UNOPS has recently signed an MOU with some UN family members to implement Human Resources
management projects in Ethiopia. In order to efficiently accomplish the required tasks of this assignment,
UNOPS is recruiting an experienced Health Specialist to provide technical assistance for the Somalia
Regional Health Bureau.
The Health Specialist will be based at the Somalia Regional Health Bureau in Jijiga and will be expected to
undertake frequent travel to the regions. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the RHB and
FMoH/Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work as part of the RHB management team on a day-to-day basis, providing guidance and building
capacity of the woredas for effective implementation of the annual plan.
Review performance of the zones and districts and document a baseline of health service performance
indicators, identify gaps and prepare an action plan for the selected zones and woredas.
Develop a supervision plan with the respective zones focusing on maternal health, child health, malaria,
tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, health extension programs and other health related issues.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
In addition to UN/UNOPS core values/competencies: diligence, attention to critical details, a keen
sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information;
A keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers.
Meets time-lines for delivery of products and services to clients;
Results-based and client service oriented attitude, as well as excellent organization skills are a MUST;
Strong computer skills, with a good knowledge of MS Office Windows (Word, Excel, Access) an
advantage.
Demonstrated behaviour of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness.
Education/Experience/Language
Advanced university degree in Public Health. A first university degree in Medicine combined with
extensive experience in similar responsible positions is considered equivalent to the Master.
Minimum 5 years of experience (post qualification) in health program management, leadership and
coordination in the health service area.
Knowledge of the current health service system of the Government of Ethiopia.
Knowledge of the workings of the pastoralist community in Ethiopia.
Fluency in (written and verbal) in English is required; knowledge of Somali language will be an asset.
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