Dutystation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Functional responsibilities
Support the Ministry by providing analysis of Human Resources Health policy and strategy
Support in identifying and analyzing trends and patterns in HRH status
Assist the HR directorate in coordination and management of the level 4 Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading of training program
Prepare training materials including occupational standards for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in health and support in the coordination and facilitation of trainings on the same
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
Analysis of HRH policies presented in order to facilitate and support the potential provisions
Trend analysis in HRH status produced with support
Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading Trainings programs designed and its curriculum are standardized
Occupational standards developed
The above deliverables are only indicative and subject to change within the scope of role.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
First-level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public health, Business Administration, Managementor related fieldsis required.
Advanced University degree in Public health, Business Administration, Management or related fields is desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in public health and Human Resources for Health (HRH) related training programs is required.
Work experience with proven ability to analyze and develop 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 Requirements:
Fluency in written, reading and spoken English is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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