Abt Associates seeks candidates for a project in Ethiopia that will 1) provide technical assistance to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) to implement the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP); 2) ensure safety and quality of health products and services; 3) implement Ethiopia’s National Health Financing Strategy, including improving domestic financing for health; and, 4) refine and scale up community-based and social health insurance schemes. A brief description and qualification requirements for the open position are listed below. In addition to the specific requirements, understanding of DFID administrative procedures and requirements is highly desirable, and applicants should have a willingness and ability to travel outside of Addis Ababa. This position is contingent upon award of a contract.
To be considered for the position listed below, the applicant must respond to this application by no later than 25 July 2016.
About the Role: The Organisational Development Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Senior Advisor for Health Regulation in designing and initiating an organisational assessment the Ethiopian Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority (FMHACA). Pending the findings and recommendations of the assessment, additional support may be required during the implementation stage. This would entail technical support for the implementation of recommended revisions to FMHACA’s structure and mandate. This is a short term technical assistance role.
Qualification Requirements: Organisational development experience at a large regulatory agency. Preference will be given to Ethiopian applicants.
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