Immunization Project Woreda Coordinator (BMGF)

About the jobPosition: Immunization Project Woreda Coordinator (BMGF) TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health and Nutrition programme LOCATION: Legahida Wereda, Oromia GRADE: 3B POST TYPE: NationalChild SafeguardingLevel 3 - the responsibility of the post requires the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young peopleScope Of RoleReports to: Health and Nutrition Program Manager, Bale FOStaff directly reporting to this post: none Key Areas Of AccountabilityProject Management In collaboration with H&N Program Manager, develop project detail work plan, budget forecast and procurement plan for the project implementation woredas.Ensure procurements specified in the project documents are planned, requested, purchased, delivered and distributed and reported on a timely mannerClosely work with the H&N Program Manager, Sr. Technical Specialists at CO, and SBC Coordinator to come up with culturally appropriate EPI messages to raise awareness of community members and influence their behaviour positively on EPI Provide monthly update on project progress and flag any concerns in a timely manner for H&N Program Manager and FO Management Manage all activities, resources and assets for the projects under supervisionIdentify critical issues in the implementation of projects and take the necessary actions to address problems and constraints Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of project activities as per the requirements of SCI, regional MOUs and specific project donorEnsure that strategies for phasing out are taken care of during implementation; and project close outs are properly planned and executedClosely work with RHB/Zonal and Woreda Health Offices for the smooth implementation of the project and for ensuring project sustainabilitySupport H&N Program Manager for any project activity and budget revisions, support prepare justification for request of amendments in keeping with donor regulations and procedures, closely working with the relevant award and management team to ensure timely actionEnsure effective and efficient utilization of project budget and other resources for intended purpose; follow up on budget utilization and project expenditure Prepare/Review and submit for H&N Program Manager timely donor reports, including development/review and verification of both narrative and financial reports and confirmation of accuracy and consistency between narrative and financial reports.Qualifications And ExperienceBSc degree in public health, nursing or related fieldsA minimum of 5 years’ experience in an NGO environment of which a minimum of 3 years technical and managerial leadership focusing on child health and specifically immunizationTrainings on Immunization in Practice (IIP), Immunization Cold chain users, and Immunization MLM trainings is requiredSolid understanding of the Ethiopian health policy and strategies, as well as the health sector transformation plan and the health extension platformExperience working with the Regional, Zonal and Woreda Health Bureaus Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesStrong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsetsExperience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processesSolid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulationsknowledge of local language is requiredDate of issue: November 2024 Author : Abdissa Leta Job Identification 10781 Job Category Business Transformation Posting Date 12/09/2024, 05:52 AM Apply Before 12/20/2024, 02:51 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations FO - HawassaCommitment to Save the Children values