Finance Officer- Grant (Retainer)
Job Description
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO) exciting career opportunity.
UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Finance Officer – Grant (Retainer) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.
Organizational Context
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Ethiopia Multi-country office (ETMCO) sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Addis Ababa which manages a portfolio of engagements in four (4) Horn of Africa countries (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan). ETMCO focuses on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management services across a wide range of sectors including Health, Education, Agriculture, Resilient infrastructure among others.
Our goal is to support countries, help people in need and enable our partners through delivering on our mandate of infrastructure, procurement and project management in the countries in the Horn of Africa. Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners.
Project Background
UNOPS has signed a project agreement with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the Capacity of the Ministry for the Realization of Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) on selected priorities. This project will be implemented in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the overall objective/purpose is to contribute towards the realization of selected strategic priorities of the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) which is more on project management focusing on institutional capacity building, technical assistance etc. UNOPS is selected to manage and implement the project by creating a project management unit (PMU).
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Finance Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS). The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Health Financing
Scope of Work/ Objective
The objective of this position is to provide technical assistance support to EPSS finance staff in the implementation of the grants financial management system as per policy and procedure of the Service and donor requirements.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the application of proper financial management system for donor funds at Addis Ababa, Adama, Mekelle, Dire Dawa, Arba Minch, Jimma, Negele Borena, Semera, Kebri Dahar
- Support the establishment, maintenance and coordination of accounting control procedures, financial database, computer software systems and filing systems
- Standardize procedures and recorded step-by-step tasks for future and end-to-end ERP requirements, reversing a chaotic consolidation process to one of accuracy and quality;
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports;
- Support in preparing accounts for internal and external audit;
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to complete audits; as well as between the business functions and the technical implementation team.
- Support in implementing actions from audit findings and recommendations
- Support the timely provision, settlement, and reconciliation of procurement advances
- Support on designing and follow-up implementation of proper internal control procedures to secure resources
- Monitor, analyze and review budget and expenditure, and accounting-related system reports for accuracy and completeness, support in resolving discrepancies
- Support in harmonizing financial reporting system of government and donor funds,
- Support the management of the financial resources from the Global Fund including the grant closure process
- Supervise the input and handling of financial data and report for the company automated financial system
- Support resource mobilization efforts of the EPSS through participating in the development concept notes;
- Participate actively in the implementation of SAP FICO Modules and support of SAP Financials (focus on FICO Controlling – Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Project System, Results Analysis, Unsettled Costs, Month End, Close, Overhead assessment and settlement.)
- Support the design, customize, configure and testing SAP FICO modules, identifying gaps, issues and working around solutions.
- Provide SAP ad-hoc training and user support as required
- Support learning and skill transfer through trainings, and other learning initiatives with EPSS staff
- Perform other duties within the objective and scope of the role
Expected Deliverables
- Reconciled timely financial and programmatic reports are prepared and submitted
- Proper procedures are followed and ascertained in the process of reprogramming and reallocation of grants
- Standardized operating procedures are developed and monitored for implementation
- System for integrated financial management of EPSS implemented
- Monthly and quarterly progress report submitted
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Certifications/ professional qualification in CPA, ACCA, CIMA or similar field is an asset
Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years professional relevant work experience working in financial management, financial utilizations of project is required
- Work experience with proven ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and projections is an asset
- Knowledge of government finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control system including financial regulations is desirable
- Ability to promote teamwork in the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders is an asset
- Competency in the use of computer software internet and computer-based management tools is desirable
- Familiarity with health systems policies and sectoral reform processes; good skill in accounting software like Peachtree and other computerized accounting software is an added advantage
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26867
Project Management Support Officer- Food and Medicine Regulatory System Strengthening, Nutrition (Retainer)
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Regulatory Systems
- Improve access to pharmaceuticals and medical devices and their rational and proper use
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Project Management Support Officer will provide technical guidance and support to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (Director General Office ) on the implementation of FHRSTP II focusing mainly on objectives and strategic initiatives related to food safety regulation sectors(such as strengthen enforcement action, food product marketing authorisation, etc), matters related to establishment of quality management system in the health regulatory sector, capacity building of regulatory workforce. The Officer will also prepare regulatory tools (such as standards, guidelines, checklists etc )which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies; and matters related to CGMP compliance of local food manufacturers.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the 3-year EFDA transformation plan (FHRSTP II) and co-develop monitoring and evaluation tools for 3-year transformation plan of the Authority;
- Develop/revise standards, guidelines checklists which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies;
- Support the development and revision of tools on food product regulation
- Engage on establishment and implementation EFDA quality management system;
- Support in development of tools and meeting that support cGMP compliance of the local food manufacturers;
- Support implementation of strategic and flagship activities of EFDA;
- Support and facilitate and arrange capacity building interventions in the areas of food registration, inspection and the overall regulatory system;
- Other related assignments within the scope of role
Expected Deliverables
- High level advisory is provided to the director general office on the implementation of the Food and health product regulatory sector transformation plan with respect medical product sector regulation
- Number of regulatory tools developed and/or revised
- Number of regulatory workforce trained on specific regulatory areas
- EFDA food inspection directorate attain ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation and extend accreditation scope of food quality and safety laboratory
- EFDA own staff are coached and mentored in different regulatory activities
- Monthly and quarterly progress report submitted
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, or other related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health,
or other relevant fields is desirable.
Experience
- At least two (2) years of proven experience of work in health system including management positions is required.
- Ability to demonstrate in depth understanding and analytical capacity across issues related to food regulatory system is desirable
- Experience working with development partners, the food and medicine regulatory system, strong understanding of GMP compliance of food manufacturing and Ethiopia’s health system is an added advantage
- Ability to promote teamwork between EFDA and DPs is desirable
- Good communication and negotiation skills is an asset
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26866
Human Resource Officer – Human Resource Development (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Human Resource Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager with a secondary reporting line to the Human Resource Specialist and will be working in close and day-to-day collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Human Resource Development LEO. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Human Resource Development and Management
Scope of Work/ Objective
Overall, the objective of the role is to technically support the Human Resource Development Directorate in creating a competent, compassionate and committed health workforce through pre-service education programs.
Functional Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance in development Human Resource Health (HRH) policy related issues to Ministry
- Assist the HR directorate in coordination and management of the level 4 Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading of training program
- Prepare TVET level health training occupational standard of training program
- Support the initiation of a new training program based on the identified needs of the health sector
- Provide capacity building support to Regional health science colleges and faculties on teaching methods, occupational standard and model curriculum designing
- Support the development of model curriculum for health science training program
- Provide support on development of assessment tool (qualification exam) for health science training program
- Support the directorate in coordinating partners that are engaged in HEW training program
- Support the writing of qualification framework, scope of practice and job evaluation and grading for health care workers.
- Perform other key responsibilities within the scope of role
Expected Deliverables
- Analytical support related to Human resources for health policies are formulated and advocated in line with the growing demand
- Key essential performance assessment tools are developed
- Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading Trainings programs are designed and its curriculum are standardized
- Occupational standards are developed
- Support to building the technical capacity of HRDD directorate staff
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public health, Business Administration, management or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public health, Business Administration, management or related fields is desirable.
Experience
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience working in public health and HRH related training programs is required
- Work experience with proven ability to write HRH strategies is desirable
- Knowledge of Ethiopia’s health system, sectoral reform processes, HRH training and regulations, occupational standard and curriculum designing is desirable
- Experience with developing health professional qualification framework is an asset
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26861
Human Resource Officer(Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Human Resource Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager with a secondary reporting line to the Human Resource Specialist and will be working in close and day-to-day collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Competency and Human Resource Administration Executive Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Human Resource Development and Management
Scope of Work/ Objective
Overall, the objective of the role is to technically support the Human Resource Development Directorate in creating a competent, compassionate and committed health workforce through pre-service education programs.
Functional Responsibilities
- Participate in HR planning, support with forecasting and projections of health needs, the preparation of strategic plan and annual HR plan and budget based on situation analysis
- Support the writing of qualification framework, scope of practice and job evaluation and grading for health care workers
- Support on development of assessment tool (qualification exam) for health science training program
- Support in recruitment and hiring processes including developing job specifications, revision and updates of existing specification to align with current needs, facilitating announcement, screening potential candidates
- Review existing HR rules of procedure and propose and implement changes and updates as necessary
- Assist Human Resources Development and Management Support Work Process team in implementing their annual operational HR plan as well as periodic monitoring and evaluation
- Work closely with the Regional Health Bureaus to provide capacity strengthening support to zonal and Woreda health Offices
- Provide analytical support in the development of comprehensive HR policies, procedures and implementation guidelines for Regional Health Bureaus
- Support the implementation Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in compliance with the health sector/civil services HR policies and procedures
- Support the design and implementation of a transparent staff performance management systems
- Provide at technical assistance to CHRA EO in coordination & management of training programs
- Support the initiation of new training program based on needs of the health sector
- Support the CHRM EO in coordinating partners that are engaged in training program
- Provide HR policy and procedural advice to CHRA EO and senior management during meetings, including advice on their role and on specific HR policy matters
- Keep abreast of policy and procedural changes/ evolutions in the HR practices in order to ensure the CHRM EO and Senior Management to update their knowledge and skill in relation to staff recruitment activities.
- Represent the CHRM EO in meetings as appropriate and contribute in organizational efforts to develop new policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
- Source, analyze, summarize and report data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights on staff selection outcomes at MoH.
- Perform other key responsibilities within the scope of role
Expected Deliverables
- support the implementation of a national health Human resources for health policies are formulated and advocated in line with the growing demand
- Key essential performance assessment tools are developed
- Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading Trainings programs are designed and its curriculum are standardized
- occupational standards are developed
- Build the technical capacity of HRDD directorate staff
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Business Administration or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Business Administration or related fields is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience working in public health and HRH related training programs is required
- Experiences in providing technical assistance to health sector including the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus or comparable breadth in private sector is an added advantage
- Familiarity with health systems policies and sectoral reform processes including organizational structure is desirable
- Practical experience in staff supervision, coaching and capacity building is desirable
- Sound knowledge of administrative policies and procedures is an asset
- Demonstrated leadership ability to build synergies across technical disciplines, leverage private sector resources, and nurture innovative alliances is an advantage
- Proficiency in the use of computer based programs, ideally with online work planning and financial systems is desirable
- Able to travel to abroad and remote areas in the country as deemed necessary
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26860
Program Management Support Officer – Health Systems & Programs (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Program Management Support Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Regional Health Bureau Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Enhance provision of equitable and quality comprehensive health services
- Improve Public Health Emergency and Disaster Management
- Improve access to pharmaceuticals and medical devices and their rational and proper use
- Improve Regulatory Systems
- Improve Human Resource Development and Management
- Enhance Informed Decision Making and Innovation
- Improve Health Financing
- Improve Health Infrastructure
- Enhance private sector engagement in health
Scope of Work/ Objective
The main objective is to support in strengthening the health system (LMG, HMIS, logistic and supply, HRM, low progress of health care financing implementation status and effective budget utilization problems) and program based performances.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of a plan of action to undertake the detailed technical support of both health systems & programs based on the respective strategic objectives of Regional Health Bureaus (RHB).
- Support in strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Support each case teams/departments of the RHBs in strengthening the health systems i.e. leadership, management and good governance ,HMIS, logistics and supply , human resources management and development and health care financing and effective budget utilization and the health service deliveries of program performances.
- Support the respective Regional management team/committee on a day-to-day basis, providing guidance and building capacity of the Region, zonal and woreda health offices for effective coordination and achievements of the implementation of the annual plan.
- Support the development of a supervision plan, tools and participate with the Regional health bureau focusing on health systems strengthening and programs including the Health Development Army and Health Extension Programs.
- Facilitate integrated supportive supervision with RHB to monitor implementation of different health programs; provide feedback and corrective measures on-site to the Health Bureau, zonal, Woreda and facility.
- Support performance review of Region by documenting baseline of health service performance indicators, identifying gaps, assisting in the preparation of plan of actions, and liaising closely with the ministry and other concerned partners to facilitate timely solutions.
- Support maternal health programs to improve ANC, PNC ,emergency obstetrics care, skilled delivery, post-abortion care, family planning services, etc.
- Support regional programs including malaria prevention and control programs, TB prevention and control programs, HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs by assisting the Region’s efforts in community awareness, early detection and treatment, epidemic monitoring, improvement of HCT and ART services, etc.
- Organize and facilitate Regional and zonal review meetings in collaboration with regional, zonal departments and or Woreda health offices.
- Support the strengthening implementation of health extension programs of the region, zones and the Woredas by facilitating integrated refreshment training (IRT) and selection and deployment of Health extension workers.
- Support the strengthening of the implementation of health Development Army(HDA) for Benishangul Gumuz and Gambella and the establishment of the HD in Somali and Afar regions
- Support zonal, woreda and kebelle’s command post to run their meeting according to the schedule as well as to submit the report to the respective body accordingly and strengthening 1 to 5 linkages and also closely working to strengthen the civil service change army.
- Share and support the scale-up of best practices performance observed in any of the supervised Woreda’s with other Woredas and different health facilities in the cluster.
- Support the zonal technical advisors to strengthen their capacity and technical skills.
- Participate and contribute to the task of different regional level technical working groups, forums, meetings, workshops to strengthen the respective region’s health systems and programs performances.
- Perform other responsibilities within the scope of TOR
Expected Deliverables
- Improved health services quality.
- Increased innovative interventions.
- Improved coordination of national healthcare quality steering committee
- Increase the number of facilities enrolled in the national accreditation framework.
- Increased lessons documented.
- Improved Informed Decision Making
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health or related fields is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years experience working in Regional health bureaus & Zonal health department particularly health systems strengthening and different health programs is required
- At least two (2) years of experience in health system & program management planning, health data management, program monitoring and evaluation is required.
- Experience in supporting region, zone and woreda health offices and health facilities regarding health system & program planning and implementation is desirable.
- Work experiences in Developing Regional States is an advantage
- Working experience with multiple stakeholders and establishing partnerships & Technical working groups is an asset.
- Experience in Developing and conducting regional supportive supervision, coaching Review meetings is desirable
- Ability to use statistical software packages for analysis is an advantage.
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
Additional
Please explicitly indicate the duty stations (regions) you are applying for.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26859
Project Management Officer – National Health Innovation (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Project Management Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI). The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Enhance provision of equitable and quality comprehensive health services
- Enhance Informed Decision Making and Innovation
Scope of Work/ Objective
Overall, the objective of appointing a Project Management Officer for the National Health Innovation Program on healthcare quality transformation, medical services improvement, health innovation, and supply chain is to provide the necessary expertise and leadership to transform the healthcare system in Ethiopia, making it more efficient, effective, and accessible to all. This officer will also have a catalytic role in achieving the ambitious goals of the health sector strategic plan (HSTP ).
Functional Responsibilities
- Provide analytical support the development of short and long range plans and periodic assessment of reports
- Serve as health innovation technical administrator, identifying success and challenges and using them as an input to improve program performance
- Analytical support and coordinate pre and post-award health innovation projects activities
- Communicate with stakeholders, funders and partners to advocate GCE health innovation program progress to bring them on board in supporting the program
- Liaise potential funders and provide technical support to the health innovators
- Conduct internal and external health innovation training, when needed.
- Support the preparation of GCE health innovation program operational manuals, health innovation proposals evaluation guidelines and GCE annual bulletin
- Facilitate GCE health innovation proposal call announcement, projects proposal applications, review, screening and evaluation process of the proposals as per GCE proposal evaluation guideline
- Facilitate awarded health innovation project budget disbursement as per terms and conditions of grant agreement
- Support the coordination and creation of a tracking system for grant utilization and liquidation of awarded health innovation projects
- Support periodical monitoring and evaluation of awarded health innovation projects, carry out on site supportive supervision of health innovation projects and provide a written feedback
- Support the national health innovation steering committee coordination and GCE taskforce regular meeting, recording mints and follow the implementation of follow on actions
- Organize and conduct annual national health innovations dissemination workshops and provide recognition for the best innovators and stakeholders,
- Organize Health regular health innovation project review meeting to evaluate the progress, identify challenges to draw lessons
- Perform other responsibilities within the scope of TOR
Expected Deliverables
- National Health Service quality strategy: support the implementation of a national health service quality strategy that aligns with the Ministry of Health’s vision and goals.
- Healthcare quality initiatives and activities: Take a lead role in planning, implementing and evaluating healthcare quality initiatives and activities that are aligned with the national health service quality strategy.
- Technical and analytical expertise: Provide technical and analytical expertise and advice to strengthen the community health system, and support the implementation of transformational agendas in research and innovation.
- Progress monitoring: Lead the collection, analysis, and sharing of data to formulate a clear image of progress on quality transformation, monitor progress on healthcare quality improvement initiatives and identify areas where adjustments need to be made to achieve the desired outcomes.
- High-impact quality indicators: Expedite regular monitoring of selected high-impact quality indicators to ensure the system advances against the consented plan and the interventions are impactful in the transformation agenda.
- Strategic decision-making: the Minister’s Office and AHRI on transformational leadership and strategic decision-making to ensure high-quality health services.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on progress made in healthcare quality transformation, medical services improvement, health innovation, and supply chain initiatives and provide recommendations for further action
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Reproductive Health
or related fields is required. OR - Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Reproductive Health or related fields is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in health sector programs management is required
- At least two (2) years of experience in M&E of health innovation projects is required
- Experience in conducting health research that can be used in generating evidence for the health sector and published on international journals is an added advantage
- A good understanding of the government health policy, strategies and initiative plan of the health innovation program is desirable
- Strong organizational skills, writing skill, presentation skill and ability to work independently is an asset
- Proficiency in basic computer literature, and other information processing software is desirable
- Public health and health innovation program coordinating and management is desirable
- Conduct health research with practical generation of evidence for the health sector is an asset
- Able to travel to abroad and remote areas in the country as deemed necessary
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26858
Project Management Support Officer – Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Project Management Support Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Lead Executive. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Enhance provision of equitable and quality comprehensive health services
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Project Management Support Officer will support and assist the formulation of Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health policy and strategy and its implementation at all levels. Support monitoring and evaluation in Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and create a data management and learning system within the MCH for Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health related evidence.
Functional Responsibilities
- Analyze evidence to determine best practices and provide the subject matter assistance to the MCH Lead Executive Office in Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health
- Support the development and implementation of project work plans in collaboration with the program management teams of respective LEOs
- Manage report writing and development of technical guidance for areas within the technical purview
- Support social behavior changes related activities including key influencer engagement,
- Support initiatives which aim to enhance support for contraceptive continuation, and 3) meaningful adolescent and youth engagement.
- Stay knowledgeable on the latest literature on respective technical area and share key learnings across teams
- Support on providing technical inputs and assistance for monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning-related activities of MCH sourcing technical assistance from within and outside the ministry
- Support in knowledge management through guiding and engaging with other departments within MoH.
- Contribute to internal decision-making as a subject matter expert.
- Help strengthen the capacity of the MCH teams in technical expertise areas in a deliberate and concerted manner.
- Other related assignments in line with the scope of work.
Expected Deliverables
- Quality of care knowledge management system created and in place where best practices and tested ideas are documented, synthesized and widely disseminated.
- National Health Care QoC bulletin publishing Committee with TOR established.
- Reporting template developed for quality of care improvement projects at different level and Guide of Bulletin publication developed
- Quality adjusted indicators selected, endorsed and displayed at FMOH, RHB and district levels that leaders of health have the clear tracing mechanism for quality of care.
- National Health care quality Bulletin published twice a year.
- Produce agreed and redefined scope of health service quality directorates
- Monthly and quarterly progress report submitted
- Build the technical capacity of the Health service quality directorates on health service quality improvement planning , implementation and monitoring
- Build a system for Health care quality Knowledge management which is integrated and part of the major role of health service quality directorate with a clear scope.
- Health service quality directorate promotes, collects, selects and publishes quality projects from all levels of the health care delivery system
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) related to Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in health sector programs management is required
- Experience in conducting health research that can be used in generating evidence for the health sector and published on international journals is an added advantage
- A good understanding of the government health policy, strategies and initiative plan of the health innovation program is desirable
- Excellent writing and strong interpersonal communication skills is an asset
- Proficiency in basic computer literature, and other information processing software is desirable
- Public health and health innovation program coordinating and management is an asset
- Conduct health research with practical generation of evidence for the health sector is an advantage
- Project monitoring and evaluation preferably in health innovation projects is an asset
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26857
Project Management Support Officer- Food and Medicine Regulatory System Strengthening, Public Health (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Project Management Support Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) Director General Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Regulatory Systems
- Improve access to pharmaceuticals and medical devices and their rational and proper use
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Project Management Support Officer will provide support to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (Director General Office ) on the implementation of FHRSTP II focusing mainly on objectives and strategic initiatives related to medicine and medical devices regulation sectors(such as boosting of medical product marketing authorization and combating of substandard and falsified medical product etc.), matters related to attainment of WHO maturity level 3 and establishment of quality management system in the health regulatory sector, capacity building of regulatory workforce. The officer will also prepare regulatory tools (such as standards, guidelines, checklists etc. ) which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies; and matters related to cGMP compliance of local pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the 3-year EFDA transformation plan (FHRSTP II) and co-develop monitoring and evaluation tools for 3-year transformation plan of the Authority;
- Prepare/revise IDP tools (legal document, guidelines, manuals, SOPs, checklists, forms) which help EFDA for attainment of WHO maturity level 3 based on recommendations issued by WHO auditors;
- Participate in conducting EFDA internal audit and management review meeting on progress of CAPA implementation of non conformances identified by WHO auditors;
- Support the development and revision of standards, guidelines checklists which help for standardization of regulatory requirements and coordination among EFDA main office, branch offices, and regional regulatory bodies;
- Analytical support in developing/revising tools which helps medical product marketing authorization and system requirements for upgrading of the electronic regulatory information system;
- Engage in supporting establishment and implementation EFDA quality management system;
- Support the development of tools and meeting that support cGMP compliance of the local pharmaceutical manufacturers;
- Support in preparing protocols, guidelines, checklists for the conduct of inspections and post marketing surveillance of medical products;
- Support the development of tools on combating of antimicrobial resistance and enforcement of rational medicine use
- Engage in strategic and flagship activities of EFDA;
- Coordinate with and facilitate and arrange capacity building interventions in the areas of medicine registration, WHO maturity level, inspection of GMP and GXP inspection of medicine distribution channel, and the overall regulatory system;
- Liaise between EFDA and different stakeholders including National Ethics Committee (MoE) in relation to clinical trial conducted in the country and other agencies in relation to EFDA priority areas stated in the scope of the assignment;
- Other related assignments as given by the Director general Office for operation.
Expected Deliverables
- Technical support provided to the director general office on the implementation of the Food and health product regulatory sector transformation plan with respect medical product sector regulation
- Number of regulatory tools developed and/or revised
- Regulatory workforce supported on specific regulatory areas
- EFDA own staff are coached and mentored in different regulatory activities
- Monthly and quarterly progress report submitted
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Pharmacy or other related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Pharmacy or other relevant fields is desirable.
Experience
- At least two (2) years of proven experience of work directly related to management positions in the health systems strengthening and program management is required
- Ability to demonstrate in-depth understanding and analytical capacity across issues related to medicine regulatory system strengthening (including medicine marketing authorization) evidence-based planning, prioritization and monitoring is desirable
- Experience working with development partners, the food and medicine regulatory system, strong understanding of GMP compliance of pharmaceutical manufacturing and Ethiopia’s health system is an added advantage
- Ability to promote teamwork between EFDA and DPs is an asset
- Good communication and negotiation skills is desirable
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26856
Project Management Support Officer (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Project Management Support Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) Director General Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Regulatory Systems
- Improve access to pharmaceuticals and medical devices and their rational and proper use
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Project Management Support Officer will provide technical support to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (Director General Office ) on the implementation of FHRSTP II focusing mainly on objectives and strategic initiatives related to strengthening regional regulatory bodies, attaining WHO maturity level 3, realization of commencement of vaccines quality control test and advancing existing testing laboratories, improve regional collaboration and coordination with the ultimate goal of harmonization. The Officer will also prepare regulatory tools (such as standards, guidelines, manuals, etc ) which help for advancing regulatory functions, enhance coordination at national and regional level and ensure consistent law enforcement.
Functional Responsibilities
- Prepare guidance document for the establishment and implementation of three tier quality assurance scheme and expand accreditation scope at branch laboratory
- Support the development of a roadmap for the realization of EFDA regulatory center of excellence
- Follow up on the implementation of joint action plans as per the memorandum of understanding signed by all parties, both at national and regional level
- Support the development and implementation of institutional development plans for marketing authorization functions and laboratory testing functions that helps EFDA for attainment of WHO maturity level 3
- Support development of standardized regulatory tools and provide trainings on existing and new tools to improve consistency of legal enforcement
- Support with preparation and technical review of MOU, strategic documents, guidelines, manuals and Standard operating procedures those enhance national and regional harmonization
- Prepare guideline, protocol SOPs for effective implementation of post market quality monitoring of medical products
- Develop and support implementation of quality management system documentations required for EFDA laboratories accreditation scope expansion
- Support EFDA headquarter medicine quality control laboratory WHO prequalification and accreditation transfer to the Ethiopian accreditation service
- Support other priority related assignments as given by the Director general Office
Expected Deliverables
- Strengthened regulatory system across all regions
- EFDA attain WHO maturity level 3
- Guidance document developed to implement three tier Quality control testing schemes
- New tests started by EFDA laboratory
- Road map developed for realization of EFDA regulatory center of excellence
- Number of Quality management system documents developed
- Monthly and quarterly performance report
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Pharmacy or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance, or other relevant fields is desirable.
Experience
- At least two (2) years of proven experience of work in the regulatory sector directly related to top management positions in the sector is required
- Two (2) years of experience working in regulatory system strengthening projects and program management is required
- Ability to demonstrate in depth understanding and analytical capacity across issues related to global , regional and national medicine regulatory systems is desirable
- Experience working in establishment and implementation of quality management systems for quality control laboratory is an asset
- Experience working with development partners, international organizations, and relevant agencies working on medicine regulatory system is an advantage
- Experience in developing strategic and Quality management system documents is desirable
- Strong understanding of comprehensive regulatory requirements and Ethiopia’s health care system is desirable
- Ability to promote teamwork between EFDA and regional regulatory bodies is an asset
- Good communication and negotiation skills is desirable
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26855
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Health Service Quality and Innovation (Retainer)
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Innovation HQI Lead Executive Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Enhance provision of equitable and quality comprehensive health services
- Enhance Informed Decision Making and Innovation
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer support the formulation of national health care quality policy and strategy monitoring and evaluation framework and its implementation at all levels. Monitor and evaluate quality improvement intervention and create a data management and learning system within the health service quality directorate for quality related evidence.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the development of M&E framework and plan for quality of care and provide technical support for its implementation based on the National Healthcare Quality strategy and other initiatives
- Liaise and engage with stakeholders in monitoring and evaluation of quality of care by supporting the establishment of a national M&E task force under the national technical quality of care technical working group
- Map indicators from current available and reportable indicators with respective data sources that will be used to track quality of care in the learning health facilities
- Regularly compile and analyze data from DHIS2 and non-routine data sources to track progress in the implementation of routine programmatic activities of health service quality teams based on periodic workplan
- Develop & regularly update dashboards based on selected quality of care key indicators from DHIS2 (HMIS & KPI) and display for wider access
- Regularly track and share routine performance of learning health facilities based on selected quality of care measures extracted from DHIS2 to identify gaps in the implementation and inform decision making for improvement
- Support the documentation and dissemination of best practices in different initiatives of the Health service quality of care from learning sites and beyond
- Capacity building of staff on health information system management, data quality assurance, data analysis, and information use
- Support learnings and provide feedback to Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) and learning health facilities on data quality gaps on selected quality measures from DHIS2 to help improve data quality
- Support the implementation of data quality verification in selected quality measures as part of the integrated supportive supervision
- Closely work with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate and Ethiopian Public Health Institute in the selection of quality of care indicators for data Quality Audit (DQA) to identify gaps in data quality and design of intervention for improved data quality
- Triangulate quality measures with multiple data sources for improved data quality
- Support efforts to make monitoring and evaluation an integral part of health service quality directorate in particular work plans including additional new quality improvement initiatives
- Perform other related assignments within the scope of role
Expected Deliverables
- Revised and updated national M&E framework for quality of care
- Regular monthly data compilation, analysis and report generation to track progress of quality of care programs based on quality of care measures
- Quarterly feedback to RHBs and learning districts on reporting progress, data quality and Quality of care performance
- Improved capacity of staff on quality directorate on health information system management, data quality assurance, data analysis, and information use
- Triangulated quality measures with multiple data sources such as MNH QoC common core measures with DHIS & MPDSR System at least on quarterly basis
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Statistics or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in health related fields is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years proven experience of work directly related to Monitoring and Evaluation of health and health related programs at national, regional and lower levels is required.
- Two (2) years of experience with Ethiopian health information and DHIS2 systems is required
- Knowledge of Excel, Access, SPSS, or other statistical software is an added advantage
- Experience in quality of care monitoring and evaluation including measurement in best practice documentation is desirable
- Experience in guideline development, strategy design, tool and implementation guidance development is an advantage
- Proven understanding of data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results is an asset
- Experience working with the Federal Ministry of Health, Agencies under the Ministry of Health is desirable
- Experience working with Development Partners in health system is an added advantage
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26854
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Retainer)
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO) exciting career opportunity.
UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Retainer) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.
Organizational Context
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Ethiopia Multi-country office (ETMCO) sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Addis Ababa which manages a portfolio of engagements in four (4) Horn of Africa countries (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan). ETMCO focuses on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management services across a wide range of sectors including Health, Education, Agriculture, Resilient infrastructure among others.
Our goal is to support countries, help people in need and enable our partners through delivering on our mandate of infrastructure, procurement and project management in the countries in the Horn of Africa. Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners.
Project Background
UNOPS has signed a project agreement with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the Capacity of the Ministry for the Realization of Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) on selected priorities. This project will be implemented in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the overall objective/purpose is to contribute towards the realization of selected strategic priorities of the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) which is more on project management focusing on institutional capacity building, technical assistance etc. UNOPS is selected to manage and implement the project by creating a project management unit (PMU).
This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager, and will be working day-to-day in close and collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Health and Health Related Institutions Regulatory Lead Executive Office. The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables.
Strategic Initiative:
- Improve Regulatory Systems
- Enhance Informed Decision Making and Innovation
Scope of Work/ Objective
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support the formulation of nationwide Health and health Related Institutions regulatory policy and strategy monitoring and evaluation framework and its implementation at all levels. Monitor and evaluate quality improvement intervention and create a data management and learning system within the Health and health Related Institutions regulatory for regulatory system related evidence.
Functional Responsibilities
- Work closely with the lead executive officer to ensure that all necessary activities of this section are designed, developed, and implemented effectively and in a timely manner.
- Support the development of detailed work plans for obtaining the required results of the LEO program in Ethiopia
- Support the MoH to develop and implement a detailed roadmap and the structure for the Regulatory system.
- Support the implementation of activities related to policies and regulatory guidelines development, medicines registration and importation, and development or review of regulatory training materials.
- Ensure that all work plans and activities including project performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, and that reporting on agreed indicators and targeted-results are on track
- Support the Health and Related Regulatory team effort to provide responsive, coordinated and timely technical assistance to improve the organizational capacity and private sector to promote regulatory activities aimed at enhancing safe, effective and of good quality medicines in both the public and private sectors.
- Support and work closely and complementarity with the LEO team to ensure that the interventions are coordinated and technically consistent.
- Represent the health and health related regulatory program at various technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials and/or donor agencies. Participate in various working groups, as required.
- Support teams within the LEO in producing regular and ad hoc progress reports and other technical reports; also support effective dissemination of the various reports, results and accomplishments.
- Regularly monitor the progress of all the activities against the work plan to ensure that activities are completed in a timely fashion and within budgets
- Support in identifying and sharing lessons on new interventions that are proved to be effective to improve the private pharmaceutical services in other developing countries and facilitate discussions with other LEO teams and stakeholders.
- Perform other tasks within the scope of the role
Expected Deliverables
- Revised and updated national M&E framework for regulatory system.
- Regular monthly data compilation, analysis and report generation to track progress of regulatory system measures.
- Provision of Quarterly feedback to RHBs and learning districts on reporting progress of the regulatory system.
- Improved LEO on health information system management, data quality assurance, data analysis, and information use.
- Triangulating regulatory system measures with multiple data sources at least on Quarterly basis.
The above deliverables are only indicative and are subject to change within the scope of role.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- A first University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Statistics or related fields is required. OR
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Statistics or related fields is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years proven experience of work directly related to Monitoring and Evaluation of health and health related programs at national, regional and lower levels is required.
- Two (2) years of experience with Ethiopian health information and DHIS2 systems is required
- Knowledge of Excel, Access, SPSS, or other statistical software is an added advantage
- Experience in quality of care monitoring and evaluation including measurement in best practice documentation is desirable
- Experience in guideline development, strategy design, tool and implementation guidance development is an advantage
- Proven understanding of data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results is an asset
- Experience working with the Federal Ministry of Health, Agencies under the Ministry of Health is desirable
- Experience working with Development Partners in health system is an added advantage
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26852
