Job Summary
The Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ESOG) is seeking a competent, organized, and results-oriented professional for the position of CPD Officer. The Officer will support the management and growth of ESOG’s continuing professional development (CPD), CME, training, and certification services under the Executive Director.
The CPD Officer is responsible for coordinating the planning, administration, delivery, documentation, and quality assurance of ESOG’s CPD, CME, training, and certification activities. The position ensures efficient programme delivery, good participant service, accurate records, and contribution to ESOG’s professional and income-generation goals.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
CPD Programme Coordination
Coordinate the annual and periodic CPD/CME and training calendar and support timely implementation of approved activities.
Coordinate participant registration, trainer arrangements, materials, venues, and other training logistics.
Support development and updating of course outlines, training materials, schedules, and participant information.
Participant and Certification Management
Maintain accurate participant registration, attendance, evaluation, completion, and certification records.
Coordinate certificate preparation and issuance in accordance with ESOG requirements.
Respond to participant inquiries and provide timely follow-up before, during, and after training activities.
Quality Assurance and Documentation
Ensure training activities follow ESOG quality standards and approved procedures.
Collect participant feedback and support post-training evaluation and continuous improvement.
Maintain organized databases and documentation on courses, participants, trainers, certificates, and outputs.
Revenue and Administrative Support
Support costing, registration fee collection, invoicing, and revenue tracking in coordination with Finance.
Monitor implementation against approved plans, budgets, and schedules and report issues promptly.
Support preparation of periodic activity and performance reports.
Coordination and Partnerships
Coordinate with ESOG departments, trainers, professional institutions, partners, and clients.
Support communication and marketing of CPD opportunities and identify opportunities to expand the participant and client base.
Other Responsibilities
Support review and improvement of CPD systems, workflows, products, and service delivery.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Director, General Capacity Building Department.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Health, Education, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in CPD, training coordination, health programme management, professional education, administration, or a related area.
Experience coordinating training, workshops, professional education, or certification activities is strongly preferred.
Experience working with health professionals, professional associations, universities, health institutions, or development partners is an advantage.
Requirements & Skills
Strong coordination, organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and databases.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and digital registration/record-management systems.
Ability to work effectively with trainers, participants, partners, and internal teams.
Professionalism, integrity, accountability, initiative, and ability to work under pressure.