Consultatn - Area Manager - Assosa

Organization Background JSI is a global nonprofit dedicated to improving lives through better health and education outcomes for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 30 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality and equity in access of RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC), including community health programs, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change. Position Summary The manager is responsible and accountable to ensure planning and implementation of interventions within, and as assigned by her/his supervisor, the implementation area assignment. S/he supervises the work of the Area Team (AT) S/he ensures that the team uses resources effectively, responsibly, efficiently and honestly. Duties and Responsibilities Develops AT plans and ensures that each staff member in the office also develops annual, quarterly and monthly plans to contribute to timely and effective attainment of plans and objectives of the Project. It is the responsibility of the manager that all components of the project are implemented and subgrantees working the regions  are monitored and supported actively. Coordinates all relations with various health administration, and relevant line offices to ensure that plans of the project  in the area are well understood and supported by all concerned. Travels to project ’s woredas and kebeles in the area of assignment in regular periodicity to provide or organize implementation of planned activities and to provide supportive supervision combined with technical assistance, and to monitor the progress. Establishes cordial and functional relationships and collaboration with partner organizations operating in the assigned area as it relates to the particular area of responsibility. Organizes and supervises the staff, and evaluates the performance of the staff quarterly and annually, and as the need arises. Provides periodic project  reports on the operations in the area, and is also responsible to organize donor and stakeholder’s visits. Attends relevant government and partner’s meetings to further develop collaboration and to obtain new and improved service delivery approaches, methods and ideas in the area of responsibility. Carries out all other duties and responsibilities as required by management.