Health Officer – Inclusive Primary Healthcare

About the role

The Health Officer will lead the implementation of HelpAge Ethiopia’s health‑related activities in the Assosa Zone, ensuring that older persons, people with disabilities and other persons with specific needs have access to inclusive, quality primary health‑care and home‑based services. Based in Addis Ababa, the role combines programme management with occupational health and safety responsibilities in a humanitarian context.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor health programmes for older persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Assosa Zone.
• Strengthen community health services with a focus on non‑communicable disease (NCD) management and integrated care for older adults.
• Coordinate with MdM Germany, local health facilities, nutrition actors, government counterparts and community structures to improve referral systems and deliver integrated care.
• Develop and enforce health and safety policies, conduct workplace inspections and ensure compliance with national regulations.
• Provide health education, hygiene and sanitation training, and maintain accurate records of incidents and interventions.
• Assess health risks, support emergency preparedness plans and prepare concise reports and recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote a culture of health, safety and wellbeing for staff and visitors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or a related field (Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage).
• Minimum five years of experience in humanitarian health programming, preferably with older persons, NCDs, rehabilitation or disability‑inclusive care.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles, occupational health, hygiene and sanitation standards.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of NCD management, ICOPE and WHO rehabilitation guidelines.
• Experience with community‑based health approaches and data collection/reporting.
• Excellent coordination, training and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in remote and insecure settings.
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages.