Ethiopia: Clinical Network Services Coordinator - Ethiopia

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Clinical Network Services Coordinator

Department: MULU/MARPs, Regions Program

Level: BI

Required Number: 1 (one)

Reports to: Area Program Manager

Place of work: East Corridor, Adama

Duration of Contract: Indefinite Period based on performance and availability of fund

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/E staff benefits.

Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2015

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs in 67 countries targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms for sustained impact; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and staff empowerment at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI/Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. PSI/Ethiopia is looking for qualified candidates for the following position.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Area Program Manager, the Clinical Network Services Coordinator is responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and quality assurance standards at a network of private, NGO, public and outreach clinics delivering integrated HCT, STI and reproductive health services. S/he makes up to 50% travel to/from Addis and to project towns along his/her assigned geographic corridor. S/he also represents PSI MULU/MARPS with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs, and private sector partners in his/her assignment area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify, train and supervise private, NGO, public and outreach clinic providers to implement standard operating procedures for integrated MARPs-friendly HCT, STI, RH services and condom promotion and distribution,


• Lead and supervise the strengthening of HCT, STI, RH services and referral system at MULU/MARPS public-private-networks service delivery points and coordinate condom promotion and distribution in all operational sites,


• Contribute to MULU/MARPs Program and area/town-level workplans for PSI, sub-partners and service providers,


• Deliver MULU/MARPs performance indicators across the assigned area, as per the program PMP and work plan,


• Coordinate joint clinical technical review meetings (between provider, project partners and public facilities) and facilitate experience sharing meetings,


• Participate in town-level service mapping and data quality assessment and audits,


• Develop and implement cost effective training, field travel and supportive supervision activity budgets,


• Provide materials and equipment to network providers according to budgets,


• Conduct and report on routine supportive supervision according to QA standards,


• Participate in annual performance and learning system, including management by objectives, performance appraisals and capacity development,


• Ensure area office compliance with GoE, donor and PSI rules, regulations and procedures; and facilitate internal and external audit activities, where required,


• Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Clinical Nursing, Public Health or related field and


• 4 years of relevant experience.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Basic computer application skills like MS word, excel, access, and PowerPoint,


• Excellent communications skills in English, Amharic and knowledge of regional language is also a plus,


• Knowledge of combination prevention is a plus,


• Familiarity with condom programming approach is additional advantages,


• 50% Travel required to-from Addis Ababa and along the assignment area.

How to apply:

Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants can send their application to the following mailing address before/on Dec 04, 2015:

PSI/Ethiopia
HR Department, Application for Clinical Network Services Coordinator Position
P.O.Box 468 code 1250
Addis Ababa

Applicants can also apply through www.ethiojobs.com, or drop applications to the receptionist at our Head Office located at Bole Medhanyalem area, in front of Harmony Hotel. No Phone calls please.

Applicants are expected to submit updated CV with cover letter and copies of all other education and work certificate credentials.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.