To ensure quality health care services for vulnerable IDPS and host populations in MTI operations in Ethiopia. This position will be responsible for ensuring adequate support of woreda health office, HC, HP and communities where the project is located.

INTRODUCTION:

Medical Teams International is a Christian humanitarian relief agency focused on providing life-saving medical care for people in crisis. We serve all people—regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race.

Our calling is Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Team International is looking for qualified applicants for the following position: -

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify needs of Fiyel wuha, Chechere, Dejach meda and Dilyibza health centers in order to support operations to the level of full capacity and communicate them with the Medical Teams International health and nutrition manager.

• Ensure that the provision of healthcare services complies with the standards set forth by RHB.

• Verify that at the moment of health delivery, all services are carried out using the highest standards and upon identifying processes which do not comply with Medical Team’s standards, report findings to the health and nutrition manager.

• Perform quality control checks, ensuring quality control at all levels of services offered (referrals from the community, PHC, pharmacies, laboratories and referrals for higher levels of care)

• Ensure that patient flow between clinic, pharmacy and other health referral institutions is efficient and meets RHB standards.

• Ensure compliance with all quality standards defined at each level of health attention

• Ensure proper registration of all patients

• Maintain compliance with all health care protocols as set forth by the Secretary of Health and International standards

• Ensure weekly monitoring and evaluation reports from Five Angels is provided to MTI.

• Provide technical support to members of the health team in North Gondar to ensure that all objectives are carried out according to national standards.

• Work closely with Five Angels and the MTI Medical Coordinator to help provide capacity building for healthcare staff at the clinics where services are being offered.

• Identify needs for training at the clinics where services are offered, report training needs to the health and nutrition manger and support the development and implementation of training plans

• Promote strong linkages between Community Health Workers and other members of the healthcare team.

• Supervise and support the nutrition staffs and services. Deliver supported materials to the targeted health centers.

• Represent MTI at the woreda level meetings.

• Develop success stories and submit every quarterly basis.

Quality Management:

• Aiming to achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging context of North Gondar, Ethiopia

• Ensure all patients are treated based on the Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the IMCI guidelines

• Ensure rational use of drugs such that only those essential for treatment are prescribed. Do not overprescribe.

• Ensure compassionate and respectful care to all patients who present to the health facilities.

• Support other staff and colleagues to maintain good infection control practices to prevent spread of illnesses within the clinic and among the staff.

Additional activities:

• Support other areas of the office as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of work for all

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, disposing of waste appropriately

• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.

• Ensure accountability is integrated into country strategies, program design, monitoring and evaluations, recruitment, staff onboarding, training and performance management, partnership agreements, and highlighted in reporting. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct:

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION:

• BSC Degree in Nursing or Health Officer

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years’ experience working at a PHC. 2 years’ experience managing operation of health services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts

• Fluent spoken and written Amharic and English.

• Strong interpersonal and team skills 

• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

• Excellent communicator

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

• Negotiation and representation skills

• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

SKILLS:

• Humanitarian motivation

• Emotionally and spiritually mature

• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.  

• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done.

• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues

• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly.

• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision.

• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public.

 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirement should apply to MTI Gondar Coordination Office, East Telemt Woreda Health Office before 11th  January 2024.

 All applications must include a CV and copies of all applicable educational and work experience documents to be considered valid. Applicants called for an interview will be required to provide the original and legally valid copies of all documents online using THIS LINK

 “We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, courageous, Tenacious, Selfless and Not alone.” 

 Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.