Vacancy Announcement

Beza Posterity Development Organization (BPDO) is a local NGO operating in Amhara, Afar, Addis Ababa, Somali, Dire Dawa, Harari, Oromia, Benishagul Gumz, Gambella and Tigray regions with program thematic areas of health, nutrition, migration, shelter service for migrants, livelihood, green job creation, youth empowerment, child protection, climate change, peacebuilding, social accountability, and emergency response. 

BPDO wants to recruit interested applicants who fulfil the minimum requirements for employment.

Job Title:

Deputy Chief of Party / HIV Service Director

Reports to:

Chief of Party

Direct reports:

None 

Contacts/Key Relationships:

staffs & gusts

Job Location:

Head Office - Addis Ababa

Contract Details:

6-month period with the possibility of extension

Grade 

11

Opening Date 

23 July 2026

Closing Date

30 July 2026

Salary

As per the organization scale

Job Summary

 The Deputy Chief of Party/ HIV Services Director is responsible for the overall success of implementing HIV Prevention, Testing and Treatment services for adults, adolescents, children and Other Vulnerable Populations in Amhara Region funded by US DOS to support Ethiopia’s HIV epidemic control efforts.  The major responsibility of the holder of the position includes providing leadership, coordination, technical support, strategic direction, and compliance with a set of quality standards to achieve the intended HIV prevention result for risky and vulnerable populations. Lead strategically and be accountable for the overall success of the realization of the success of HIV epidemic control with close consultation with the Chief of Party

Main duties & 

Responsibilities:

 

• Directly oversee and monitor integrated HIV services, which are prevention, testing, and treatment for at risk and vulnerable populations at all levels, including BPDO implementation sites and sub-awardee sites.

• Lead the adaptation of local and international best practices to standardize integrated HIV/STI/RH biomedical services, with attention to newer Activity areas including PrEP, HIVST and case-based surveillance/recency testing.

• Develop and refine available quality tools to ensure delivery of quality services at all service delivery points

• Create strong cooperation and partnership with sub-awardee program units to monitor performance and quality of services provided to the clients as per the set standard. 

• Leads, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the technical support and delivery of services, and sustainability of performance in all integrated HIV prevention services.

• Share program direction, strategies, and guidance given from the donor and BPDO management team to all BPDO implementation areas and sub-awardees

• Provide technical support for all staff at the implementation site as required about ICT/PNS, SNS, HIVST to ensure case identification and initiation of ART. 

• Monitor all clinical services activities, including case detection, linkage, treatment, and TX_PLVS at all ART DICs. 

• Oversee applicable strategies to improve all MER and custom indicators' performance at all levels, which are directly related to integrated HIV prevention activities.

• Through periodic visits to ART sites, directly supervise and provide technical assistance to staff involved in the provision of HIV prevention, testing and treatment services. So that ensuring a high level of performance and alignment of actions with BPDO and US DOS strategic service delivery goals;

• Develop and disseminate standard operating procedures as needed for different technical areas

• Introduce quality management/ quality improvement projects as needed based on identified root cause analysis

• Provide strategic and technical direction to Team Leaders, Coordinators, Field/Area Offices, DIC Managers, Supervisors, and service providers for effective delivery of interrelated HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services at all levels.  

• Formulates solutions to service delivery problems through operations research, consultations, data utilization, and mobilizing the service delivery team at all levels for joint implementation of agreed solutions;

• Establishes quality improvement and standards control guidelines with the collaboration of QA/QI specialists and puts in place a mechanism for ensuring compliance and full implementation across all levels of service delivery;

• Provide support to the development of training and other resource materials for the training of service providers. 

• Monitors and documents the appropriateness and effectiveness of BPDO service delivery strategy, including cooperation and partnership with public and private sector health service providers to guide leadership and management in decision-making;

•  Establishes and ensures implementation of rights of clients at all service delivery levels and that service providers and other support staff comply with applicable standards, regulations, specifications and documented procedures;

• Represent BPDO at National or regional Technical Working Group, FMOH, etc when delegated by the chief of party to contribute the input of BPDO to the development and implementation of National HIV prevention policies, guidelines and standards and in the process enhance the visibility of the BPDO.

• Work closely with the US DOS Technical Team and other organizations assigned to provide technical assistance for local organizations with the consultation of the Chief of Party to improve the quality of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services delivered to the key population;

• Promote a data use culture among the program team to make informed decisions for program improvement 

• Adopt HIV differentiated service delivery for at risk and vulnerable populations through innovative approaches

• Lead developing of biweekly, Monthly, Quarterly, semi-annual, and Annual donor and Government reports

• Performs any other duties as assigned by his supervisor. 

Gender

• Demonstrate understanding of BPDO’s Gender Equality Strategy

• Contribute to ensuring that BPDO is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect 

• Demonstrate gender equality awareness, gender sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities

          

Job Requirements

Personal requirements &Skills 

• Master’s degree in public health (MPH) and degree in medicine (MD), nursing, or health officer (BSC). 

• Minimum 10 and above years’ experience in relation to clinical HIV treatment and HIV testing service delivery.  

• Updated skills and knowledge in community HIV prevention service delivery 

• Excellent counselling, communication, interpersonal skills, and report writing skills;

• Ability to coach and develop subordinates to improve their skills and achieve targets. 

• Computer Proficiency and practical skills with contemporary MS Office functions  

• Demonstrated experience in USG-funded project management, including familiarity with PEPFAR indicators, planning and reporting requirements. 

• Good team player and willingness to work extra hours.

• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work and willingness to travel to Area Offices.

• Change-driven! 

• Working knowledge of standard policies, guidelines and donor requirements;

• Sound knowledge of US DOS and government policies related to cross-cutting issues about HIV and youth and HIV and gender. 

• Willingness to multi-task and work on own initiative;

• Supportive attitude and committed to client’s rights to access comprehensive and quality HIV prevention services. 

Competencies:

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children. 

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package

•  Medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)

• 18 days annual leave

• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave

How To Apply

How to apply

Interested applicants should send a non-returnable C.V and application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy requirement through Ethio Job.net. before the deadline 

 

BPDO Code of Conduct and other Policies

BPDO has an organizational Code of Conduct (CoC) with Associated Policies; Gender& Safeguarding Policy, Anti-fraud Policy, IT Regulation, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of BPOO staff, consultants, visitors to the program, and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for and maintain the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with BPDO’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with BPDO will be expected to sign the All-Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the BPDO Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the BPDO Code of Conduct and Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies

Note:

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) and a Degree in Medicine (MD), Nursing, Health Officer (BSc), or a related health field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in clinical HIV treatment and HIV testing service delivery. Demonstrated expertise in HIV prevention, treatment, testing services, and up-to-date knowledge of community-based HIV prevention service delivery is essential. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.