British Embassy Vacancy
British Embassy
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equivalency and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage operations from people of all backgrounds. We don't discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working openings, where functional and security needs allow. The role will be part of the network of workforce expertise within the IHR Strengthening design with the job holder suitable to draw on the experience within the network and contribute to development of practice in other Project countries. Candidates will also have access to UKHSA training courses and support for farther professional development.
Position Technical Adviser
Workforce Development( International Health Regulations Strengthening Project) Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Graduate qualification in a applicable subject or an original level of applicable experience( Public Health/ Public Administration/ Learning/ Training and Development).
• Experience of devising, implementing and delivering public health learning initiatives within/ across organisations.
• Experience of organising and managing on line training modules.
• Experience in an organisation with complex stakeholder interactions.
• An understanding of the operation and complications of CPD systems.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day- to- day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
• Excellent computer skills and complete in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of business planning development, monitoring and reporting on performance.
• Strong communication skills( verbal and spoken).
• High level of organisational skills – suitable to organise, plan, prioritise and deal with conflicting demands and pressures in a fast- paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a cooperative management style, with ability to understand differing perspectives.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a different workplace.
Language requirements – Excellent written and spoken English – Excellent written and spoken Amharic ]
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Postgraduate qualification in a applicable subject to learning, training and organizational development.
• Experience of organizing and managing on line training modules.
• Experience of providing leadership and management training and coaching.
• Experience of managing projects with multiple partners. The International Health Regulations( IHR) Strengthening Project(IHR_SP) is a Department of Health and Social Care( DHSC) funded project implemented by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which works in 5 countries, one of which is Ethiopia. It also works regionally across Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and more recently South- east Asia. A crucial aim of the IHR Strengthening design is to support National Public Health Institutes( NPHIs) and indigenous bodies in the development of a trained original pool, that will continue beyond the duration of the design, and won't only embed and build on successes to date, but also provide an opportunity to strengthen capacity upstream and more broadly. This position’s primary responsibility is to work with the Ethiopia Country Lead/ elderly Public Health Advisor and the National Public Health Training Centre at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to deliver on UKHSA’s and EPHI’s shared objectives for our collaboration on workforce capacity structure and strengthening. Thepost-holder will provide expert workforce advice and contribute to EPHI and other applicable government Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies to ensure a holistic approach to improving IHR compliance which addresses priority workforce needs.
Roles and responsibilities
1. Work with the National Public Health Training Centre leading the development and driving the implementation of public health nonstop professional development system including
• Work with training centre colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to progress( CDP module development
• Work with training centre colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to establish an accreditation pathway for completed modules. • Ensure all applicable modules are managed through the accreditation pathway on a timely basis.
• Develop reporting methodology for CPD system data
• Ensure CPD reports are generated, analysed and presented to the applicable commission for consideration/ action.
2. Develop proposal for undertaking training need assessment for defined staff groups within and outside the institute.
3. Actively support the delivery of training and development interventions that support effective and effective functional delivery including specialized and leadership skills.
4. Work in partnership with the National Public Health Training Centre to develop applicable interventions to progress the training and development agenda within EPHI.
5. Support the delivery of a workforce development strategy for EPHI.
6. Ensure compliance with planning and reporting practice required for the IHR S Project including achievement of project plans, milestones and evaluation. You'll be a largely systematized, creative team player who's a self- starter and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. You'll have a broad range of communications engagement skills, and a thorough understanding of public sector issues gained through experience in the field. You'll have excellent negotiation skills, enabling you to deal sensitively with stakeholders with complex and occasionally conflicting interests. You'll be expected to show strong drive to complete and evidence progress, recognising the importance of compliance and reporting. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of UKHSA and EPHI. Salary USD 1,603.08 Location( City) Addis Ababa
How to Apply
• Please complete the application form in full as the information handed is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to original employment law in Ethiopia.
• All candidates must be legally suitable to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/ work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the applicable permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to
• Obtain the applicable permit.
• Pay fees for the permit.
• Make arrangements to relocate.
• Meet the costs to relocate.
• The British Embassy don't sponsor visas work permits except where it may be original practice to do so.
• workers who aren't liable to pay original income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the original original income tax quantum.
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• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Appointable campaigners who were unprofitable may be placed on a ‘ reserve list ’. However, that role may be offered to the alternate or posterior candidate, If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely analogous role becomes available.
