Healthcare Program Specialist | ReliefWeb

Desired Start Date: Mid-March 2015

Reports to: Team Leader, Ethiopia

Employment Type: 2 Year Full-Time with Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Time Off)

Overview:

Nuru’s plan to address our partner communities’ preventative health needs is central to our overall, holistic and integrated solutions. The Healthcare Program Specialist will partner with local Ethiopian staff to carry out the design and start-up phase of the healthcare program’s co-created model under the guidance of the Healthcare Program Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Help design the Healthcare Program model for Nuru Ethiopia during the Program Planning Process (PPP)


• Work with Ethiopian team to build out effective and efficient processes and supervise daily activities


• Recruit, mentor and train Ethiopian staff as partners in the execution of all program activities


• Work closely with the Ethiopian staff to meet strategic program milestones, address challenges and maintain successful impact measurement systems


• Facilitate capacity building and professional development with Ethiopian Healthcare staff


• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to design, implement, and refine effective monitoring and evaluation systems for Nuru Ethiopia’s Healthcare Program


• Maintain strong communication and relationships with the community, Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders at all times


• Co-create a financially sustainable and scalable budget, monitoring expenses closely, and mentoring local staff on budget management


• Ensure healthcare programs are truly sustainable, scalable, and create impact


• Maintain thorough documentation of programmatic decisions and achievements


• Maintain clear and consistent communication channel with the Nuru International Healthcare Program Strategic Advisor


• Translate Nuru’s development philosophy and methodology to operations on the ground

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Master in Public Health or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Education or Social Work with equivalent experience required


• At least 1 – 2 years of experience managing healthcare programs in resource poor communities


• Community development experience including some experience creating systems and facilitating capacity building


• Significant prior experience living and working in a resource poor country required, preferably in an African context. Ideal candidate would be familiar with Ethiopia and Amharic, not a requirement


• Experience with behavior change communication programs preferred


• Solid quantitative skills, experience with Excel and budgeting skills


• Strong work ethic and commitment to organization’s mission


• Advanced leadership, interpersonal communication, management and team building experience


• Effective crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving skills in uncertain environments

Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.