Position Title: Program Coordinator
\nDepartment\/Program: AYSRH
\nLevel: TBD
\nReports to: Program Manager \u2013 AYSRH
\nVacancy type: Internal\/External
\nRequired number: One
\nBased in: Head Office
\nDuration of contract: Indefinite, based on performance and availability of funds
\nRemuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI\/Ethiopia staff benefits
\nApplication Deadline: 10 November 2025
\nWho are we?
\nPopulation Services International (PSI) is the world\u2019s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI uses its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer-empowered healthcare.
\n Join us!
\nThere are over 9,000 \u201cPSI\u2019ers\u201d around the world. It\u2019s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds \u2013 from the medical industry to the music business \u2013 all with unique skills we bring to the job. PSI\/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes. We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.
\nWe are looking for a Program Coordinator to provide strategic leadership in the rollout, coordination, and monitoring of smart start and IUCD scale up and the AYSRH program. The coordinator will ensure coherence with national family planning priorities, build provider capacity, and champion the delivery of high-quality, client-centered services. By strengthening service delivery systems, addressing operational challenges, and cultivating strong stakeholder engagement, this role will play a pivotal part in expanding access, increasing uptake, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of National smart start and IUCD scale up interventions across the nation.
\nIn close collaboration with the PSIE\u2019s program leadership, Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus, Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, and community structures, the coordinator will oversee field-level implementation, lead data analysis and visualization initiatives, and ensure the timely availability of essential tools and guidelines. Drawing on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) insights, the coordinator will identify and resolve service delivery gaps, advance data-driven decision-making, and drive continuous program improvement. The role will also foster partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders, document and share best practices, and provide strategic input to guide the sustainable scale-up of smart start IUCD services nationwide.
\nThe coordinator will:<\/p>\n
Provide strategic and technical support for the smart start and IUCD national scale-up effort.
\nEnsure that the program is aligned with government family planning priorities and health policies.
\nStrengthen the capacity of health providers and health system structures at national, regional, and woreda levels.
\nFacilitate smooth and effective implementation of smart start, IUCD service delivery across target regions.
\nLead monitoring, learning, and adaptation to improve program quality and sustainability.<\/p>\n
This role combines technical expertise, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement. It requires a professional who can bridge national strategies with field-level realities, ensuring that high-quality, adolescent and youth-centered services are delivered consistently.
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Provide technical assistance for the implementation and scale-up of Smart Start and IUD initiatives.
\nOrient, train, coach, and mentor RHBs, ZHDs, woreda health office staff, PHCU teams, and clinical FP providers on LARCs including IUDs.
\nSupport regional teams in planning, coordinating, and overseeing implementation, ensuring compliance with work plans and quality standards.
\nTrack and analyze the impact of system-level interventions and collect learnings from field engagement and virtual platforms.
\nEstablish and maintain strong collaboration with national, regional, and district health systems, and build networks with stakeholders to enhance project visibility and alignment with health priorities.
\nRepresent the scale-up initiative in government and partner meetings and promote integration with other partner programs.
\nOrganize and facilitate sensitization meetings with health officials to enhance awareness, ownership, and institutional support.
\nOversee smooth execution of activities at field sites, anticipate challenges, and provide timely support to maintain program quality.
\nCoordinate logistics for training sessions, collaborate with trainers for effective delivery, monitor progress, and provide feedback for improvement.
\nDevelop program plans, maintain performance databases, share updates on designated platforms, and conduct regular review meetings with field teams and stakeholders.
\nFacilitate internal and external meetings, including logistics such as flights and venues, and manage financial requests in compliance with organizational policies.
\nProvide context-specific support to ensure high performance, initiate and monitor proper use of job aids, and apply Human-Centered Design approaches for adaptation of innovations.
\nPrepare annual and quarterly plans, collect, analyze, and visualize performance data, and document best practices, success stories, and case studies.
\nMaintain records of activities and stakeholder engagements.
\nConduct follow-up visits to validate service quality and client satisfaction, and provide recommendations for service improvement.
\nUndertake additional tasks assigned by the organization and promote knowledge-sharing and cross-learning.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Qualification and Experience<\/p>\n
Graduate or Postgraduate degrees in Public Health, population studies, or related fields.
\nMinimum of 4 years for master\u2019s degree or 6 years for first degree experience in program coordination, public health (AYSRH) , IUCD projects, or liaison roles with government bodies.
\nPrior experience in training coordination and field implementation is highly desirable.
\nStrong networking and stakeholder management skills.
\nExcellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
\nEffective communication skills (verbal and written).
\nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting capacity in field environments.
\nProficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation.
\nAbility to work independently and in teams.
\nWillingness to travel frequently to field locations.<\/p>\n
What would get us excited<\/p>\n
Proven experience working in reproductive health, particularly IUCD or FP programs.
\nHands-on experience supporting government health systems.
\nDemonstrated skills in advocacy and policy engagement.
\nStrong interpersonal skills with a collaborative spirit.
\nInnovative problem-solving mindset<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UPN7YkCZMm","_company_name":"Population Services International (PSI)","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-1893","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1893"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1893"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}