Job Description
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Summary of the position
The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda. She/he will mainly be responsible for the day to day implementation of outreach EPI, health education- and screening as per the guideline of THB and WHO mobile health and Nutrition teams. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building lo health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition service packages as per the standard.
Major duties and responsibilities
Improving basic preventive health care at community level with emphasis on health and nutrition services
Works primarily in OPD, emergency, under – 5 OPD, MCH and other medical care delivering units, and supports other health care providers at the times of needs.
Coaches, mentors, and provides technical supports to health workers at the health facility
Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda Health Office strengthening of early referrals mechanism.
Plan and implement project outlined in the protocol for OTP and SC to achieve objectives of the project.
Train and support the HEWs on prevention and response of major diseases under surveillance and in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.
Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
Works for the training, supervision and follow up of community health volunteers (CHVs) or community outreach agents (COAs) for the promotion of PHC services and trace and link clients who
defaulted for clinical cares like HIV health services, including Anti retro viral therapy (ART) and other chronic cares.
Ensure at all times adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary drugs are available for provision of treatment under curative services. nutritional and clinical requirements at the catchment health facilities like Plumpynut, Vitamin A. routine drugs. nutritional equipment’s, nutritional/medical stationeries. etc.
Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.
S/he compiles and analyzes reports, takes corrective decisions through reporting them to field office timely.
Represents International Medical Corps (IMC) at different coordination, planning and review meetings.
Ensure the planned activities are implemented according to the work plan within the planned budget with good quality as per the national and IMC standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
BSc in Public Health/Medical doctor with valid registration/practicing license with .
At least two years’ experience in the field (Clinical management of cases at health facilities), out of which at least one year INGO experience in the field in humanitarian setting.
Experienced in health and nutrition program implementation, data collection and compilation, working with counterpart for lasting intervention, training of health workers, etc.
Good written and spoken ability in the local language (Tigrigna) is mandatory.
Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and could cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
Interest in and ability to work in team.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work in remote potentially insecure environments.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through www.ethiojobs.net On OR before October 20, 2026.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.
Early applications are encouraged, as reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled once suitable candidates are identified.
