Activity Manager

• Duration: For one year with the possibility of extension.

 Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities of the Activity Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Understand and keep track of the Wellness Pass project based on the work plan by working closely with the Senior Lead Technical Advisor
• Use project management tools to track the development and customization of the project and mitigate potential delays 
• Closely work with the Ministry of Health to select appropriate health facilities for the implementation of the project.
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders of this project and properly plan the implementation and scale-up of the project.
• Work with Regional Health Bureaus to ensure a proper scale-up of the project at the selected health facilities.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership on the implementation of the project.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health by presenting Wellness Pass and addressing any issues that may arise on this project.
• Represent Wellness Pass on the digital activity initiatives within the Ministry and in national Technical Working Groups
• Ensure activities performed by Wellness Pass are recorded and reported as per the reporting standard.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Prepare timely reports to the Senior Lead Technical Advisor, Digitization on activity status and issues
• Occasional travel to user sites to assess product and project performance
• Supervise other MIS staff supporting software development and/or implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Program/project management, public health, computer science, and ICT with experience working in the health sector) is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working on Health Information Systems and Digital Health
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health on Health Information System
• Must have deep knowledge of the business processes of the Federal Ministry of Health and its agencies
• Proven ability to manage the development and implementation of project activities
• Strong representational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in Amharic
• Ability to prepare and present technical information to partners
• Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form no later than November 9, 2022.

1. Fill out the online application form using this form: Online Application Form. If you don’t fill out the online application form, your application will not be considered.
2. Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
3. You must include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If this is not included, your application will not be considered.
4. Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.
5. Application deadline: November 9, 2022.