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Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) is a non-profit development organization working in partnership with vulnerable communities and diverse organizations to overcome poverty and build healthy communities in Africa. In Ethiopia, CPAR supports the initiatives of rural communities to ensure access to clean and safe water, adequate and nutritious food, primary health care, secure livelihoods and a healthy environment.
CPAR-Ethiopia is now looking to hire an innovative, experienced and motivated individual to join the team as a Program Manager– Health.

Position: Program Manager-Health

Reports to: CPAR- Ethiopia Country Manager
Job location: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel in rural areas
Duration of contract: One year, with a possibility of extension based on performance
Date: December 6, 2017
Closing Date: December 22, 2017
Job description:
Reporting directly to the CPAR Ethiopia Country Manager, the Program Manager-Health is responsible for managing the CPAR-Ethiopia health program portfolio in collaboration with the Department of Programs at CPAR headquarter (HQ) located in Toronto, Canada. Responsible for managing the current Physician Placement Program based out of Fitche Hospital, she/he will also be in charge of building new partnerships, developing new program visions, strengthening relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring efficient and cost effective operations of health projects. The Program Manager- Health will also provide technical health expertise to CPAR HQ and its partners to develop and implement innovative health programs in Ethiopia.
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Physician Placement Program

· Responsible for the implementation of all activities related to CPAR’s Physician Placement Program located in Fitche – including work plan development, coordination, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning.
· Point of contact for local stakeholders including CPAR’s partners, MoH, Fitche Hospital Management team, District Health officials, etc.
· Coordinate the documentation process of securing visa and medical license with Ethiopian Immigration for visiting international Physicians.
· Welcome volunteers and coordinate logistics once placement starts (e.g.: safety and security, accommodations, transport, hospital teaching activities).
· Facilitate the establishment of relevant indicators to accurately monitor impact
· Manage effective and efficient program delivery
· Prepare narrative and financial reports

1. Program development and design
2. Support CPAR’s HQ in program development initiatives in Ethiopia with a particular focus on health activities such as health systems strengthening, capacity-building, sexual reproductive health, maternal and child health, nutrition, etc.

· Participate in the preparation, review and analysis of budget proposals.
· Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for new projects and proposals.
· Identify opportunities for new programs in line with CPAR’s strategic vision and donor interests, and assist in the preparation of proposals including the drafting of technical sections as needed.

1. Program implementation
2. Play a lead role in implementing health program goals and objectives, and oversee grant compliance requirements.
3. Perform grant management and administration tasks in support of program implementation.
4. Supervise data collection in-country and support monitoring and evaluation activities.
5. Ensure all reporting requirements are met and that ongoing communication is maintained with donors including multilaterals, government agencies, and foundations.

· Maintain a strong analytical understanding of Ethiopia’s health system and ensure CPAR’s interventions are aligned with MoH’s strategic plans.
· Gather and analyze data from hospitals, health facilities and targeted communities based on programmatic needs.
· Pro-actively identify and prepare for challenges, continuously assess resource needs, conduct risk assessments and support the team to manage difficult situation as they arise.

1. Institutional engagement and representation

· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders: MoH, Regional health bureau, government and non-government stakeholders, Universities, and other international and bilateral organizations.
· Participate in sector working groups, networking events and meetings with donors, government officials and others.
Background, Skills and Experience:
· University degree (Master’s preferred) in medicine, public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, nursing, health policy and/or health management, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
· Five to ten years of progressive work experience in international health programming working with international NGOs, UN or related agencies.
Outstanding writing skills: reviewing, editing and synthesizing field reports, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, articulating results and producing high quality donor reports
· Experience in preparing or supporting the development of new health focused programs
· Capacity to network and liaise with representatives of the international donor community
· Computer literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet
· Experience managing budgets and grants, and conducting researching
· Experience in Results-Based Management (RBM), project cycle management
· Synthesizing information through a gender analysis lens
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various audiences including CPAR HQ, field staff, donors, partners and the public
· Task-focused and organized: able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
· Strong leadership, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work effectively in a collegial manner in collaborative contexts
· Management of staff, teams and resources considered a strong asset.
· Resourcefulness, flexibility, innovativeness and creativity are assets
Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply