Cluster Coordinator

Job Description

The John Snow, Inc. (JSI) implemented USAID-supported Strengthening Ethiopia’s Urban Health Program (SEUHP) is seeking to hire a highly qualified Cluster Coordinator to be based at Kombolcha. The Cluster Coordinator is a full time position and reports to the Regional Public Health Advisors.

The Cluster Coordinator will plan, implement and monitor the USAID/Strengthening Ethiopia Urban Health Program (SEUHP) and provide overall direction and technical oversight for the implementation of the program in the target cities/towns. S/he will provide technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring the Government’s Urban Health Extension Program at the Zonal and City/Town levels. The Cluster Coordinator will also provide technical support to the Zonal and City/Town in the effort to build the capacity of UHEP staff to be able to implement Urban Health Extension in general and TB, HIV/AIDS, MNCH, RH/ FP and WASH in particular. Furthermore, the Cluster Coordinator will provide technical guidance and assistance to SEUHP local partners in supportive supervisions, assessments, trainings, sensitization and community mobilization activities and documentation and dissemination of best experiences.

Specific duties and Responsibilities:

· Planning and implementation of SEUHP with special focus on TB/HIV, MNCH, WASH, community mobilization, BCC, and private-public partnership;

· Provide technical support to Zonal and City/Town Health Offices on the implementation of Ethiopian Urban Health Extension Program with special attention to TB, HIV/AIDS, MNCH, RH/ FP and WASH interventions including M & E, community mobilization, BCC and PPP activities

· Provide technical support to implementing partners for effective implementation of SEUHP;

· Coordinate SEUHP’s planning, implementation and monitoring at zonal and city/town level;

· Facilitate the development of effective and functional referral systems and linkage at city/town level.

· Work closely with Zonal Health Department (ZHD), City/Town Health Office (CTHO) and other sector offices for the implementation of Urban Health Extension Program (UHEP) in the respective region.

· Coordinate and/or facilitate trainings, review meetings and other events.

· Continually document and disseminate program successes, case studies and lessons learnt.

· Represent the project at various forums including but not limited to the government structures, NGOs and other stakeholders.

· Establish and maintain successful relationships with Government Offices, partners and stakeholders.

· Support the adaptation of training guides and other job aids and tools.

· Support the development of M&E plan and its implementation.

· Work with Regional M&E officer and technical team to set and achieve SEUHP targets.

· Facilitate the undertakings of assessments and research activities at respective locations;

· Conduct routine supportive supervision and regular data quality assessments.

· Compile, review and submit accurate and timely technical, programmatic and financial reports, according to SEUHP reporting requirements, and formats

· Perform other duties as required.

Job Requirements

· First degree and above in Public Health, Nursing and other related field of study;

· Minimum of five years experience in coordinating health projects out of which three years in urban areas with an experience of working with governmental bodies including urban Health Extension Professionals;

· Proven programmatic and technical capacity;

· Experience in implementing and managing urban health extension program or any other urban community-based interventions;

· Demonstrated experience in building technical capacity of local partners and government partners

· Able to work with minimal supervision and follow up;

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills to coordinate and collaborate effectively with governmental and non-governmental partners;

· Proven capacity to work in team environment;

· Knowledge of local context and experience working in the respective regions:

· Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic is mandatory;

· Demonstrated ability to use computers;

· Ability and willingness to use motorcycles;

· Ability to ensure operational efficiency during program implementation ( use of public transport and integration of activity)

· Flexibility to relocate within the region.

Closing date: Feb 14, 2016

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Job Categories: Development and Project M… Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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