REGIONAL MANAGER ETHOPIA

CARE is seeking applications for Regional Manager Candidates interested in participating in CARE’s submission for the USAID-funded Mulu Prevention Project. The USAID Ethiopia Mulu Prevention Project is designed to reduce the number of new HIV infections in Ethiopia. The program will support the efforts of GoE in meeting the Strategic Plan for intensifying a Multi-sectoral HIV and AIDS (SPM) II targets of intensifying HIV prevention in Ethiopia.

Summary

The overall goal of this program is to contribute to the national target of reducing new infections by 50% by 2014. By the end of the fifth year, the service coverage for most at-risk populations (MARPs) shall increase. This program aims to achieve the following objectives: (1)prevent new HIV infections by reducing behavioral risk factors among most-at-risk populations and other highly vulnerable populations (2)strengthen community level systems and structures to support combination prevention (3)increase the capacity of GoE to lead HIV prevention interventions that are based on the local epidemiology of new infections.

Required Qualifications

· Master in public health, international health, health service management or related field.

· Eight years of experience in health and HIV/AIDS program management.

· Demonstrated experience in designing and managing health and HIV/AIDS program with similar complexity.

· Experience in managing HIV/AIDS and health programs implemented in multiple regions of Ethiopia.

Position Specifics

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Ethopia

Expected Travel Percentage: 35%

Schedule: Full-time

Anticipated Start Date: October 2011

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

Apply on-line today at: www.care.org/careers

REGIONAL MANAGER ETHOPIA