Multiple Jobs – Information Technology Officer, Communication Officer and More
Job Overview
St. Paul’s Hospital, Millenium Medical College Addis Ababa
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) is a Medical school based inside St. Paul’s Hospital, a referral hospital in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FM0H). It is the third largest public hospital in operation in the nation, It was established in 1961 to serve the economically under privileged population, providing services free of charge to about 75% of its patients. By the turn of the Ethiopian Millennium, FMoH transformed the then second largest hospital into a medical school with current total enrollment capacity running in the order of 800 students.
As part of its overall mission of provision of quality service that recognizes and prioritizes patient care in the national health delivery system, the institution is also about to establish an exclusive hospital for emergency services in the capital (AaBET Hospital).
With all these activities and new projects SPHMMC needs assistance in building strategies, collaborations with experienced hospital’s and implement new working modules. It needs a professional to help plan specific strategies to fix problems or create opportunities.
1. Position: Assistant Information Technology (IT) Officer
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Supervisor: Information Technology (IT) Officer
Salary: Negotiable
Summary of responsibilities
The AIT officer will be based at the CIRHT central office and she or he will be reporting to the Senior Information Technology officer of CIRHT.
Detailed responsibilities
- S/he ensures that the installment and maintenance of all IT systems,
- S/he administers computer asset database, maintain software license registers, allocate and dispose computer assets as needed, and maintain detailed system documentation.
- Direct and conduct network deployment and administration
- Ensure the implementation of fully functional and reliable system and data back-up plan, including tracking of back-ups and monitoring of resources necessary to perform regular back-ups.
- Provides technical support to Program staff in organizing presentations, and setting up the system for presentation.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs needs of the office equipment and systems such as Server, computers, printers, UPS, photocopy machines, PBX, telephone lines and Internet networks.
- Support central and site level IT systems including video conference setting, satellite supported IT materials and so on.
- Make sure that maintenance and repair costs are fair and stay within budget
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in the field of Computer Science, Information
- Technology or related field.
- 2 years and above progressive job-related experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Amharic.
- Proven high integrity and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and sensitive to confidential information
- Must possess knowledge of fundamental techniques of computer systems design, documentation, project management and systems testing and implementation.
- Knowledge of demonstrated experience in operating systems software, for the installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of windows XP systems.
- Demonstrated experience to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
Salary will be negotiable and competitive in line with areas of expertise and years of relevant experience. The assignment period for selected candidates will be one year, renewable depending on availability of fund, the needs of the project and performance of the selected candidate.
Note: Women are highly encouraged
2. Position: Communication Officer
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Supervisor: Program Manager
Salary: Negotiable
Summary of responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications officer to manage our external and internal communications. S/he Will promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information n our program’s behalf. Phenomenal communication and copywriting skills make a strong communications officer. Experiences in corporate communications and project management are important qualities too.
Responsibilities
- Develop effective corporate communication strategies
- Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
- Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website
- Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences
- Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
- Foster relationships with advocates and key persons
- Collaborate, with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles
- Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
Requirements
- BSc /BA in public relations, communications or relevant field
- Proven 3 years and above experience as communications specialty
- Experience in web design and content production is a plus
- Experience in copywriting and editing
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
- Proficient command of English
Note: Women are highly encouraged
3. Position: Assistant Quality Improvement Advisor
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Supervisor: RH Quality Improvement Director
Salary: Negotiable
Summary of responsibilities
AQIA Provide on-site consultation and technical assistance to facilities programs participating in the Quality Improvement System. Review external data reports and draft Fetters of recommendations for program improvement.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers in the QIS self-assessment process, including the delivery of the self-assessment training and the facilitation of staff discussions.
- Jointly develop a program improvement plan with service provider based on external data report and maintain documentation of the programs progress
- Support the professional development of staff by linking them to various training and educational resources.
- Support program staff in the implementation of skills and strategies acquired through various trainings.
- Collaborate with coaches (if applicable) to assist programs in achieving goals specified in program improvement plans.
- Proactively identifies and shares obstacles to effective performance and incorporates feedback from team members, supervisor and others to improve overall performance.
- Utilizes supervisor, whenever necessary, for support and coaching to maximize potential and achieve higher levels of performance.
- Takes an active role in personal and professional development, through training (on-the-job and formal) and through incorporating feedback from others into performance.
- Ensures that productivity levels are consistent with expectations.
- Develops and/or participates in strategic planning processes, including monitoring and evaluating goal attainment, and developing milestones to track progress.
- Manages and/or executes project plans to meet or exceed objectives and timelines.
- Manages multiple priorities in order to maximize productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Proactively identifies barriers to meeting customers’ needs and makes recommendations for ways to enhance customer service and value.
- Demonstrates the ability to join others and work toward a common purpose through demonstrating collaboration, effective communication, and teamwork skills and abilities.
- Appreciates differences and diversity of others, and deals with others in an honest and respectful manner.
Requirement
- Bsc midwifery, BSc in counseling and communication in related to heal care service
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services, health or related field, supplemented by
- A minimum of three years professional experience in family planning and abortion care
Note: Women are highly encouraged
