Aug 25, British Embassy in Addis Ababa Technical Advisor: Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Jobs in Ethiopia

Main purpose of job:

The post-holder will lead on public health emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) under the direction of the Senior Public Health Advisor.

The post holder will play a crucial role in delivering the various priorities within the EPRR workplan at country level, agreed with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and other partners supporting the coordination and delivery of identified EPRR outputs for the International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR-SP).

This post is suitable for someone experienced in health protection and ideally with experience and knowledge of public health emergency management systems. The role will include supporting technical and organisational development activities and building and managing key partnerships and networks.

The post-holder will provide key in-country situational awareness for the UK based EPRR team and on the ground day to day project delivery. Ensuring the maintenance of key stakeholder relationships and providing in-person representation for EPRR relevant meetings, workshops, or ad-hoc events.

Diplomatic skills and cultural intelligence are critical, as engaging with senior leadership, ministers, senior government officials and other donor or development agency representatives will be critical to the role.

We are seeking individuals with both technical knowledge and international relations capability, able to demonstrate both UKHSA’s and Civil Services competencies and ways of working. Key to this is the ability to influence and negotiate to manage key relationships with local and other international stakeholders.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and experience of working in a fast paced and innovative environment and is an ideal chance for someone looking to advance their career in Public Health project coordination.

The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines, be a good multitasker and be able to handle several competing priorities at any one time.

This post will be based in Addis Ababa with possible travel to other areas of Ethiopia as relevant.

Roles and responsibilities:

Coordinate IHR-SP EPRR activities as appropriate at country level

Maintain key stakeholder relationships

Provide in-person representation for EPRR relevant meetings, workshops, or ad-hoc events

Provide technical input to the design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of activities to strengthen EPRR capability in Ethiopia, including but not limited to:

Supporting the establishment of sub-national emergency operations centres

Supporting the establishment of a national EPRR simulation exercise programme

Supporting the development, testing, and validation of EPRR policies, plans, and SOPs

Maintain key in-country EPRR situational awareness and keep UK based EPRR team informed of relevant activity and opportunities

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Professional Development

Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events

To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a public health-related topic

Demonstrable experience of working in at least one area of emergency preparedness, resilience, and/or response, ideally in public health

Knowledge of, and a keen interest in the health sector and cultural context in Ethiopia

Demonstrable experience of good stakeholder management and working with government departments and agencies

Experience of delivering presentations, training, or participating in emergency exercises

Understanding of and demonstrable experience of applying monitoring and evaluation principles to project delivery

Understanding of global health including the health challenges of low- and middle-income countries and the international health architecture

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Experience of organising and managing events

Excellent written and oral communication skills on complex matters, often requiring persuasion and influence

Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Ability to analyse and interpret information and recommend appropriate actions

Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.

Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint

A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Qualification or equivalent experience in the field of emergency preparedness, resilience, and response

Previous experience in similar role in public sector or with bilateral/multilateral organisations

Understanding of UKHSA

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British Embassy in Addis Ababa Technical Advisor: Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Jobs in Ethiopia

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