About the Job
LIYANA HEALTH CARE GROUP
(LHC) is an Integrated Healthcare Solutions Company that provides high quality, advanced & yet accessible and affordable specialized clinical services; imports and distributes pharmaceuticals; and teaching health fields in Hawassa and Addis Ababa.
Currently, LHC comprises 8 business units: Yanet Internal Medicine Specialized Center-Hwassa; Yanet General Hospital-A.A; Yanet Trauma and Surgical Specialized Center-Hawassa; Yanet Primary Hospital-Hawassa; Yanet Drugs and Medical Supplies Wholesale-Hawassa; Yanet-Liyana College of Health Sciences-Hawassa; Yanet Ophthalmology & Dental Specialty Clinic-Hawassa; Yanet Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory-Hawassa; and LHC Health Consultancy-Hawassa; and the company has several sister companies across Ethiopia.
LIYANA HEALTH CARE GROUP would like to recruit potential candidates for the position of
Director, Knowledge Solutions Division.
Therefore, qualified applicants who can perform the following responsibilities and satisfy mentioned requirements are invited to apply for the job vacancy.
Position Summary
The Director of Knowledge Solutions Division serves as a senior executive leader, directly accountable to the CEO. This role is central to advancing Liyana Healthcare’s strategic vision across academic excellence, applied research, professional consultancy, and workforce development. The Director will spearhead the growth and quality assurance of Yanet-Liyana College of Health Sciences (YLCHS), lead the Health Research and Consultancy Division, and oversee the design and delivery of Continuous Personal Development (CPD) and targeted training programs. Through strategic partnerships and thought leadership, the Director will elevate Liyana’s standing as a premier institution in health professions education, research, consultancy and capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Institutional Strengthening
Provide visionary and strategic leadership to Yanet-Liyana Health Science College, ensuring alignment with Liyana’s mission and vision.
Ensure all academic programs meet national accreditation standards and incorporate global best practices in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment.
Expand and diversify Yanet-Liyana Health Science College’s academic program portfolio by conducting systematic market analysis, identifying emerging health workforce needs, and aligning offerings with national and regional demand trends.
Lead faculty recruitment, development, and retention strategies to foster a culture of excellence in teaching and Learning.
Oversee student affairs and academic administration to ensure a high-quality learning environment and student success.
Integrate academic and clinical services by enabling faculty to provide clinical expertise and practitioners to support teaching and curriculum development.
Research & Consultancy Excellence
Lead and expand the Health Research and Consultancy Division by establishing a dynamic, impact-driven agenda aligned with national health priorities and Liyana’s mission and strategic vision.
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure competitive grants, donor funding, and commissioned projects to sustain and grow both research and consultancy operations.
Develop and market high-value consultancy offerings tailored to government agencies, NGOs, private sector clients, and international organizations.
Ensure all research and consultancy engagements uphold the highest standards of ethical integrity, scientific rigor, and policy relevance.
Promote the translation of evidence into actionable solutions through policy briefs, technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and commercial consultancy deliverables.
Build a robust pipeline of consultancy clients and maintain strong relationships through responsive service, measurable impact, and continuous quality improvement.
Guarantee the quality, relevance, and client satisfaction of all consultancy engagements.
Contribute to position Liyana as a trusted thought partner and technical advisor in Ethiopia’s health sector and beyond.
Training & Capacity Building
Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive portfolio of short-term training and CPD programs for both internal teams and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, NGOs, government agencies, and private sector clients.
Develop tailored, demand-driven training modules that respond to specific client needs, regulatory requirements, and emerging health system challenges.
Actively promote Liyana’s training offerings to attract new clients and position Liyana as a trusted provider of high-impact professional development services.
Align all internal training initiatives with Liyana’s strategic goals, institutional capacity-building priorities, and health workforce development frameworks.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence across Liyana’s clinical, Academic, administrative, and leadership domains.
Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess training effectiveness, client satisfaction, and return on investment, ensuring continuous improvement and sustained impact.
Strengthening Partnerships & Institutional Representations
Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, government agencies (e.g., Regional Health Bureaus, Ministry of Health), NGOs, and private sector actors.
Facilitate joint initiatives, including collaborative research, staff and student exchanges, and resource-sharing projects to enhance institutional impact and visibility.
Represent Liyana Healthcare in national and international academic, research, and professional forums.
Strategic Management & Organizational Visibility
Contribute to the overall strategic direction of Liyana Healthcare by identifying new opportunities for growth in education, research, and consultancy.
Enhance Liyana’s brand and visibility as a thought leader through strategic communications, high-impact publications, and active participation in key conferences and networks.
Represent Liyana in the advocacy for evidence-based policy and practice within Ethiopia’s broader health science education landscape.
Employment type: Fulltime
Salary & Benefits: Negotiable
Work Station: Hawassa
About You
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medical Education, Health Administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in academia, research, and/or healthcare management.
Strong track record in academic program development, research leadership, and external resource mobilization/funding.
Experience in capacity building initiatives.
In-depth understanding of Ethiopia’s health and education systems.
Experience in leadership role with strategic and operational responsibilities.
Experience working with international organizations and partnership development.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills in English.
Core Competencies
Strategic visioning and execution with measurable results.
Expertise in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and research lifecycle management.
Strong consensus-building and negotiation skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive institutional growth.
Financial acumen in budget oversight and resource mobilization through grants and consultancy.
High ethical standards and cultural sensitivity in diverse professional settings.
Requirement Skill
Communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving