·       Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis health especially preventing maternal and new born deaths.

·       Conduct & undertake family health services as of PHC

·       Provide ANC, PNC, delivery and essential new born care.

·       Provide iron supplementation, TT vaccine, FP counselling and contraceptives

·       Strengthening of early referrals mechanism all obstetrics complications and other maternal and child health illnesses.

·       Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.

·       Manage sick children according to IMNCI and ICCM guideline.

·       Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus.

·       Train and support HWs and HEWs on how to provide quality maternal and child health services.

·       Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.

·       Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on Family planning including available contraceptives, nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

·       College Diploma and/or BSC in Health, Nursing and other relevant fields of study

·       Minimum over 4 year’s relevant experience for Diploma and 2 years for BSC holders and with this at least 2 years relevant experience in an international NGO or similar organization Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of emergency nutrition intervention, IYCF and health.

·       Experience in developing and monitoring budgets.

·       Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.

·       An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

·       Excellent  verbal and written communication skills; both in English & Amharic

Desirable

·       Experience on pastoral community in particular in emergency project is an advantageous.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1.              Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2.              Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3.              Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4.              Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5.              Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1.              Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2.              Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3.              Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4.              Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1.              Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2.              Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3.              Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4.              Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1.              We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential

2.              We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace

3.              We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

link https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/43892/

through www.Ethiojobs.net

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.