ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA) is one of the first professional associations in Ethiopia and was stablished on July 2, 1962 G.C with 100 founding members through a formal charter granted to it by the then Emperor Haile Selassie I. EMA is member of World Medical Association since 1994 G.C.
EMA’s head office is based in Addis Ababa and has a presence in five regions represented by its nine regional branch offices (Gonder, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Dessie, Jimma, Adama, Harare, Hawassa and Arba Minch). EMA has been operational for over 59 years on promoting quality of medical service in Ethiopia and evidence-based medicine through publishing the Ethiopian Medical Journal (EMJ). The mission of the association is to: Ensure that the community gets quality health service and care; Promote the highest standards in medical education, science, art and practice and Ensure the rights and benefits of medical professionals (doctors) and act as their voice
Thus, the association would like to invite experienced and competent candidates for the Senior Research Officer vacant post:
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the EMJ Research and Publication Manager, the Senior Research Officer is responsible for initiation as well as conducting researches for providing technical support for the management of EMA, the government and other stakeholders who have a stake in health-related issues. Is also responsible to coordinate, facilitate, and provide technical support for the publication initiative of EMA. The job incumbent is also responsible to avail research out puts for public consumption through publications and disseminations including encouraging members of the Association to conduct research in health sector. The job holder will assist in the copy editing and final layout check of manuscripts accepted for publication on EMJ.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work Unit: EMJ Research and Publication Department
Reports To: EMJ, Research and Publication Manager
Staff Reporting to the Job Holder: Two
Position Grade: VI
Education and Qualification
Additional Training:
Competencies/ Personal attributes
Required Skills & Abilities:
Language