Regional Director - ICAP

Job Description

Center for International Programs
International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs-Columbia University- (ICAP-CU) in Ethiopia

Working in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (FHAPCO), and Regional Health Bureau (RHBs), International Center for AIDS care and Treatment Ethiopian Program-Columbia University (ICAP-CU) in Ethiopia, funded by PEPFAR through CDC supports comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in hospital-health center-community health networks in Oromia, Somali, Harari and Dire Dawa regions of Ethiopia. Currently, ICAP-CU in Ethiopia provides support with the overarching goals of quality service delivery, capacity building, and health system strengthening. 

ICAP-CU in Ethiopia is looking for qualified candidate for the following vacant position:

Position: Regional Director

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Assosa and Gambella


Overall Job Objectives: 

The Regional Director will supervise ICAP-CU Ethiopia regional staffs and oversee the coordination of the implementation of ICAP-CU Ethiopia program in the ICAP-CU operation region. S/he will follow up the planning and updating the execution of planned activities of the regional office. S/he will facilitate communication, teamwork and assist in coordinating regional and central office activities and assist in program monitoring and reports development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of ICAP-CU Director of Regional Program Implementation, the Regional Director will have the following duties and responsibilities;

• Oversee the overall regional office program and management activities;
• Oversee the development and implementation of ICAP-CU Ethiopia’s support to RHBs, ZHDs and the Woreda-facility health networks in the region;
• Lead Regional Office staff in developing annual and quarterly plans and monitor the implementation of planed activities;
• Coordinate and follow-up visits to  zones, woreda health offices and health facilities in the regions by the Regional Office staff;
• Harmonize regional Office staffs’ site visits with that of  central technical advisors;
• Provide direct technical assistance (clinical mentorship and supportive supervision) to health facilities supported by the Regional staff;
• Work closely with RHBs, ZHDs and Woreda health administrations in the Region in establishing ownership and sustainability of the HIV/AIDS program;
•   Represent ICAP-CU Ethiopia in the operation Region;
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports; and
•  Perform any other duties related to program implementation as assigned  by the immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Required qualification and experience:

• MD and MPH or Specialty in health fields
• 5 years work experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Experience in leadership and program management
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to use the MS Office applications
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Interested candidates with the required qualification and experience are invited to submit application letters along with non-returnable CV and other credentials online (ethiojobs.net) or by mail at the following address on or before Oct 20, 2013 to:

Columbia University
ICAP - Ethiopia Program
Human Resource Unit
P. O. Box 5566
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

NB. NB: Please indicate specific placement of your choice on the application letter

• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.