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Ethiopian Midwives AssociationVacancy AnnouncementPosition: IT Officer- Required number: One- Employment Type: Part Timer - Salary: As per company scale- Required Number: One- Place of Work: EMwA Health Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Description• The IT Officer directly reports to the MERL Manager and receives additional technical instructions from CPD coordinator and membership and database officer and is responsible for efficient and satisfactory provision of all IT related activities of the association. S/he is responsible for providing effective ICT support including but not limited to: planning, implementing and maintaining all IT related topics and processes of the association such as Networking, Maintenance, Consulting and Troubleshooting.Major Duties & Responsibilities• Create electronic database for continues professional development (CPD)• Create electronic database for membership database• Support the development of state-of –the-art online courses for CPD that fulfill the required guidelines• Support accreditation of online courses from registered accreditors• Establish system to roll out CPD to make it available to midwives virtually• Manage online/electronic services in relation to continuing professional development and membership registration and renewal.• Provides helpdesk assistance on Networking, Maintenance, Consulting, Troubleshooting and evaluating problems and resolving IT related issues• Performs general maintenance of hardware and software of IT equipment, which includes repairing and upgrading personal computers, replacing faulty equipment, network equipment, printers, etc.• Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software following policies and procedures thereof.• Administers LAN and WAN and ensure the smooth operation of connectivity• Install the latest Operating System, anti-virus and Application software based on the computer compatibility and constantly ensure system performance• Support the development of IT policies for users and ensure ICT devices are running according to ICT standards.• Updating EMwA website• Creating electronic Monitoring and Evaluation system• Developing electronic mobile data collection systems• Develop electronic based internal communication platform• Monitor network communications, databases, websites• Ensure the security of the domain and all hosting functions are effectively working• Maintain up-to-date hardware and software inventories• Manage user and computer accounts and their privileges according to policies and procedures.• Configure and manage email accounts on MS outlook and make sure the domain is always active.• Monitor ICT (physical and network) security and fix /report any risks or incidents to the Management.• Enhance the security level and keep the site protection is always up to date• Always take back up for quick restore• Maintain up-to-date System documentation to ensure accuracy of information.• Manage printers, photocopy machines, scanners and fax machines• Give ICT orientation to new employee and ensure that ICT policy is applied• Provide training to staff on the use of ICT related tools & techniques• Ensure that confidentiality and data protection requirements are maintained and adhered to.• Monitor, assess and keep senior management informed of the quality, efficiency and timeliness of IT related activities;• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other Departments, employees and other stakeholders;• Performs other related duties assigned by immediate supervisorHow to Apply• Interested and qualified applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through e-mail: recruit@ethiopian-midwives.org or P.O.Box 1410, or in person to Ethiopian Midwives Association’s Head Office located on Equatorial Guinea Street, Haya Hulet, behind Elsa Kolo or behind Meklit Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.• A cover letter / application letter (not more than one page)• A CV (not more than 3 pages)• A one-page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.Please DO NOT SUBMIT scanned copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with your application. You will provide them upon request. Make sure that you state the title of the position on the subject of your email.Note:• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.• All travel and recruitment related costs should be covered by the applicant.• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 21, 2019

Ethiopian Midwives AssociationVacancy Announcement Position: Midwife AdvisorPosition summary:- The Midwife Advisor reports to the Project Coordinator /Project Manager and receives additional instruction from the Program Manager, is responsible for planning, coordinating, facilitating and conducting trainings on midwifery care and support. S/he also conduct and coordinate different surveys on the efficiency and effectiveness of the training programs organized by EMwA and its impact at the grass root level. S/he ensures that regular monitoring and evaluation of the capacity development trainings and share findings of best practices for documentation and feed in to the planning process.Major Duties & Responsibilities:• Prepare detail operational activity plan for theoretical and practical training of midwifery care and support for health professionals and partners.• Prepare detailed plan and schedule for each training activity and communicate it to concerned bodies.• Facilitate the implementation of planned activities through proper coordination, provision of technical support• Organize and facilitate any type of trainings related with reproductive, maternal & newborn health as per the plan and prepare training reports• Organize and conduct need based training for health workers at various health facilities, and teaching institutions• Report on project progress and communicate relevant information including monthly, quarterly and annual report to project Coordinator.• Develop training plan of action and prepare budget based on the plan• Create smooth relationship with trainees, government bureaus and other partners at different level.• Take part in program planning, proposal writing, documenting best practices and monitoring project activities• Take part in preparation of magazines, newsletters and other publications of the association as needed• Take part in resource mobilization activities of the organization and maximize the impact• Take role of coordination where ever necessary• Ensure trainer teams are always available for all the trainings• Facilitate proper implementation of the training program• Collaborate with RHBs hospitals and health center when the training is conducted• Document best practice and combine pictures and detail reports on the training program• Collaborate with all program and technical staffs of EMwA better out come on the overall implementation of EMwA programs• Collaborate, coordinate and participate in any EMA’s related activities as per the annual work plan of the organization and additional assignments from partners, FMOH and RHBs as needed• Coordinate and create a link among regional HBs, chapter offices and zonal representatives in relation with the training and other EMwA activities• Ensure and contribute for quality of midwifery education and care in all the programs and activities where EMwA is involved• Ensure proper handling of all BEmONC training materials in all the sites and make sure any missed items, inform immediately and collaborate for the re-placement• Document action plans properly for the call follow up and supportive supervision• Ensure implementation of the activities as per the action plan and follow up accordingly• Facilitate for the overall goal of the program and create links where ever there is gap in implementation of the BEmONC in the health facilities• Promote and increase members of EMwA and advocate for Midwifery profession where ever you are assigned• Take initiative and coordinate the overall activities of the training in the absence of the team• Coaching other trainers, Leading the training team & Prepare training reports• Conduct off site(telephone follow up) and onsite supportive supervision• Create smooth relationship with trainees, government offices and other partners• Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor, should go any of the training site or perform any related assignment at office wherever necessary• Do other activities as per the need of the organization and guidance from supervisors.- Required number: 1 (one)- Reports to: Project Coordinator, 50,000HBD Project- Length of Contract: definite period How to Apply • Interested and qualified applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through e-mail: recruit@ethiopian-midwives.org or P.O.Box 1410, or in person to Ethiopian Midwives Association’s Head Office located on Equatorial Guinea Street, Haya Hulet, behind Elsa Kolo or behind Meklit Building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.• A cover letter / application letter (not more than one page) A CV (not more than 3 pages)• A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.• Please DO NOT SUBMIT scanned copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with your application. You will provide them upon request. Make sure that you state the title of the position on the subject of your email.Note: Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.All travel and related costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam and/or interview.Only short listed applicants will be contacted.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 20, 2018