Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) Official Vacancy Announcement

About Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) & Regulatory Career Opportunities:

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) is the premier national regulatory organ responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, quality, and proper administration of food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and tobacco products throughout Ethiopia. EFDA plays a critical public health role by establishing stringent regulatory standards, carrying out market surveillance, conducting laboratory quality analysis, and overseeing the licensing and inspection of health-related products and establishments nationwide.

To strengthen its regulatory enforcement capacity and execute its mandate with maximum efficiency, EFDA is seeking highly skilled, dedicated, and competent professionals across multiple technical, analytical, and administrative disciplines. The Authority offers a dynamic, professional environment where health scientists, engineers, lab analysts, and financial administrators actively contribute to safeguarding public health across Ethiopia.

EFDA is officially inviting qualified candidates to apply for nineteen (19) vacant positions across eighteen (18) distinct professional categories under a one-year (1-year) renewable contract basis. Positions are available both at the Central Head Office in Addis Ababa and the Hawassa Branch Office. Qualified professionals, including fresh graduates and experienced specialists, are encouraged to review the detailed position specifications below and submit their applications.

1. Medical Devices Regulation, Inspection & Quality Control (Addis Ababa)

• In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices Evaluation & Licensing Officer II [1 Position  | Level: XIV | Salary: ETB 19,464]: Requires a Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinstrumentation, Clinical Engineering, Microbiology, Immunology, Proteomics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Virology, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Assurance. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in medical device registration, licensing, inspection, or quality testing. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Evaluation & Licensing Officer I [1 Position  | Level: XIII | Salary: ETB 17,838]: Requires a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Production Engineering, Bioinstrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomaterial, Laser/Optics Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, or Quality Assurance. 0 years work experience (Fresh Graduate for Master’s degree). Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Evaluation & Licensing Officer II [1 Position | Salary: ETB 16,348]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Pharmacy, accompanied by a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in medical devices evaluation, registration, or quality control. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Manufacturers Inspector I [1 Position | Salary: ETB 17,838]: Requires a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Production, Bioinstrumentation, Biomaterial, Electrical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Rehabilitation Engineering, Microbiology, Industrial Pharmacy, or Quality Assurance. 0 years experience required. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Safety & Post-Marketing Surveillance Officer I [1 Position  | Level: XIII | Salary: ETB 17,838]: Requires a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Lab Technology, Bioinstrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Microbiology, or Quality Assurance. 0 years experience required. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Clinical Trial Expert IV [1 Position  | Salary: ETB 23,173]: Requires a Master’s Degree (with Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Lab Technology, Production, Electrical Engineering, Technology Management, Medical Biotechnology, or Quality Assurance) with 6 years of relevant experience in clinical trials, medical device safety, inspection, or quality research. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Quality & Efficacy Control Officer II [3 Positions XII | Salary: ETB 16,348]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Technology, or Chemistry, with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in medical device quality testing, evaluation, inspection, or safety surveillance. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Microbiology Control Analyst IV [1 Position Salary: ETB 21,238]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Biological Science & Technology, or Biology, accompanied by a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in microbiology quality testing, medical device lab inspection, or research. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.
• Medical Devices Microbiology Control Analyst II [1 Position | Salary: ETB 19,464]: Requires a Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Biological Science, or Pharmaceutical Microbiology, with 2 years of relevant experience in microbiology quality control laboratories or medical device safety evaluation. Duty Station: Addis Ababa.

2. Food & Pharmaceutical Regulation (Hawassa Branch Office)

• Food Registration & Licensing Officer III [1 Position  | Salary: ETB 19,464]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Post-Harvest Technology, Food Safety & Quality, or Public Health Nutrition, accompanied by 4 years of relevant experience in food registration, licensing, or inspection. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Food Establishments Inspector II [1 Position | Salary: ETB 14,983]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Engineering, Food Safety & Quality, Dairy Technology, Meat Technology, or Environmental Health, with 2 years of relevant experience in food inspection or quality control. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Pharmaceutical Establishments Licensing & Inspector | Salary: ETB 13,732]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. 0 years experience (Fresh Graduate position). Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Food Physico-Chemical Quality & Safety Test Analyst II | Level: XII | Salary: ETB 16,348]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Nutrition, Applied Chemistry, or Chemistry, accompanied by 2 years of relevant experience in food physico-chemical testing, inspection, or quality control. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Tobacco Licensing & Control Officer I [1 Position  | Level: X | Salary: ETB 13,732]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry. 0 years experience required (Fresh Graduate position). Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.

3. Administration, Planning & Finance (Hawassa Branch Office)

• Planning, Budget Preparation, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer II [1 Position | Level: X | Salary: ETB 12,732]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Public Finance, Statistics, or Demography, supported by 2 years directly relevant experience. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Revenue Collector Worker I [1 Position  | Salary: ETB 8,029]: Requires a College Diploma or TVET Level 3 / 10+3 with COC Certificate in Bookkeeping, Management, Accounting, Accounting & Budgeting, or Finance. 0 years experience required. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.
• Accountant II [1 Position  | Level: X | Salary: ETB 13,732]: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Auditing, Accounting & Budgeting, Banking & Finance, Computerized Accounting, Finance & Public Finance, Financial Management, or Tax Administration, with 2 years of relevant accounting work experience. Duty Station: Hawassa Branch.

Important Applicant Guidelines & Preparation Strategy:

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) maintains rigorous document verification procedures for all contractual public health appointments. Applicants must ensure that all educational credentials, degrees, transcripts, professional licenses, and work experience letters are fully organized and authenticated prior to submission.

For positions requiring a TVET/Level 3 diploma (such as Revenue Collector Worker I), holding an official COC certificate is strictly mandatory. Candidates applying for experienced roles must present detailed work experience letters verifying their direct involvement in medical devices, food, pharmaceutical, or financial management fields. Candidates must bring both original credentials (for visual verification) and non-returnable photocopies upon registration.

Qualified and eligible applicants who fulfill the required educational and experience criteria are invited to submit their application documents in person according to the terms below:

• Terms of Employment: One-Year (1-Year) Renewable Contract.
• Application Period: Registration is open during official working days from the date of publication.
• Submission Mode: Candidates must submit a non-returnable application letter, CV, and copies of supporting documents along with original credentials in person to the designated EFDA Human Resources / Registration office.
• Official Organization: Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA)

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