Job Summary

Re- Advertisement December 31, 2020

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) would like to hire Consultant as indicated below.

General Information

According to EPHA’s capacity assessment survey, project design and modification experience is limited. Therefore, EPHA needs to a have senior Business Development and Income Generating Consultant to develop business plan / manual, write project proposals and enhance the skills and exposure of staff to design, modify and adjust as well as creates new, innovative programs/project based on evidence and best practice.

Directorate/Office :  Business Development and Income Generating Office

Reports To : Executive Director

Contact period : One year with possible extension as per performance ( At the beginning , 60 days performance evaluation is mandatory)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the consultant is to plan, organize and manage the overall activity of business development and income generating functions; initiates and conducts business and market research activities, business feasibility studies, market assessment and related activities; develop project proposals; lead, monitors, guides and direct business units; lead, coach, mentor and guides staff under his direct supervision and produce periodic reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops project proposals and searches the financing arrangement for newly initiated projects
• Plans, organizes, supervises and guides business development and income generating functions of the Association.
• Develop policies, procedures, guidelines, strategies and standards on business development and income generating functions and work process. 
• Directs and supervises market studies to identify opportunities and problems with the aim of expanding existing markets and finding new ones
• Reviews lessons of similar organizations in the identification of business areas related to the health sector.
• Directs and coordinates necessary promotional activities such as advertising, participate in trade fairs and undertake sales visits.
• Initiates and conducts market research activities on factors affecting quality of services
• Leads, supervises and supports established business units to maximize their operational efficiency; evaluates whether established units are profitable and work in accordance to the general business environment; compares business performance against plan and correct shortcomings.
• Undertakes feasibility studies to evaluate viability of proposed projects; work closely with all departments, chapters and members to assess areas of business. 
• Studies, proposes and applies more cost effective and efficient methods of business service provisions to strengthen and ensure financial viability of the business units.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports of the division.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the immediate supervisor  

Job Requirements

Job Specification

• MA in Management/ Accounting/ Accounting and Finance/Marketing/ Economics/ MBA, and related with 8 years of relevant experience, of which 3 years in managerial or supervisory role
• BA in Management/Accounting/ Accounting and Finance/ Marketing/ Economics and related with 10 years of relevant experience, of which 4 years in managerial or supervisory role

Requirements

• Health background is un advantage
• At least one recognition latter /testimonial for successful / winning project proposal development is mandatory
• Training certificate on Business Plan and or proposal development is mandatory 

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated CV and credentials to EPHA Office in person, close to Dreamliner Hotel on the way to Meskel Flower about 500 meter from Dembel City Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.