Jinka, Ethiopia
Doctors with Africa CUAMM


Program Operations Officer/ Construction Technician



 



Jinka, South Omo Zone, SNNPR  
 

 




Organization background  
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is an international NGOs, based in Italy, established in 1950 with the aim of supporting developing countries in their effort to build sustainable and accessible health systems. The organization’s mission is to reduce the needless loss of lives in development and emergency contexts caused by lack of effective health care, and to contribute to improve health outcomes among the most vulnerable group of the population.
 
Duty Station: Jinka, South Omo Zone, SNNPR Region  with 80% of the work hours in the field (Hamer, Dassenech, Male Woredas)
Type of Employment: six (6) months with possible extension – 45 days probation 
Salary: as per the organization salary scale /project budget (gross approx. 19,190 etb – net approx. 12,000 etb)
Reports to: Project Coordinator
 
Overall responsibilities of Position:
The Program Operations Officer will be in charge for assessing, monitoring and supervision of the rehabilitation works of the Health facilities in the project areas and will be responsible for procurement and logistic activities related to project implementation.
 
Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct regular assessment targeting HC infrastructure status.
Evaluate with the project team the selection of Consultants, Contractors, Suppliers etc. based on the pre defied procedure of the Organization.
Monitoring and supervision of all activities related to construction and furnishing of health infrastructures proposed within the Project
Monitoring and supervision of all activities related to rehabilitation work and provision of safe water in the health centers under the program catchment area.
Monitoring and supervision of all activities related to installation of solar panel system and others  in the health facilities under the program catchment area 
Manage the procurement of equipment, medical supplies, drugs and standard furniture for Health facilities identified by local health  Authorities and the project manager
Procurement of all kind of goods needed for the implementation of the program
 Follow up the periodical maintenance of vehicles and equipment under the property of CUAMM projects
Support the Program Manager in the management of operational and logistic issues arising during implementation of the program.
Any additional  assignment, according to the position, given by the Program Manager or Country Manager


 
Job Requirements

Required Education & Experience: Degree in Civil Engineer, with a minimum of five years field experience in building construction and water supply .  
Required Competencies:

Fluent in speaking English and Amharic
Previous experience in procurement/logistic
Monitoring ,Supervision and Evaluation skills
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office 2010, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Positive coordination and relationship with partners and other CUAMM staff.
Strong interpersonal, motivational, networking and public relations skills
Creativity, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to succeed.

 

 
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application letter along with recent CV not later than 9th July 2018  via the following email address: [email protected] 
We only receive applications submitted via the above email address as follows:
CVs (not more than 3 pages)
Cover Letter (not more than 1 page)
One page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
 Note that applications received after the deadline shall not be considered.  Please also don’t forget to mention the position you are applying for.
Further information are available at Doctors with Africa CUAMM Jinka Office, phone no: 0467751913