Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA) has been re-registered with Proclamation No. 1113\/2009 as local civil organization committed to bring sustained change by fostering popular participation in critical development problems that reduces vulnerability and promotes promising practices in the areas of health, livelihood, gender, conflict resolution and climate change.
\nJob Summary:
\nWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Cluster Coordinator for Momentum Integrated Health Resilience project.
\nPlace of Work: South Wollo Zone, Dessie Town with regulary travel to Ambasel, Kalu, Kelela, Sayint and the hulederie weredas.
\nProject Overview
\nThe Momentum Integrated Health Resilience project is implemented by a consortium led by IMA World Health, is a global initiative that partners with governments and local stakeholders in fragile states and regions. MIHR\u2019s objective is to save lives through increased access to high-quality MNCH-Nutrition life-saving interventions, strengthening partnerships with local organizations, and improving adaptive management to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies. MIHR focuses on equipping health institutions and frontline workers with the skills, tools, and resources to sustainably address the leading causes of maternal and child deaths. In Ethiopia, the project has three main objectives: 1) Enhance health facilities\u2019 readiness to provide essential quality MCH and nutrition services; 2) Improve access to and utilization of quality MCH and nutrition services through contextualized service delivery models; and 3) Enhance health security by improving emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, and outbreak response.
\nPosition Summary
\nThe Cluster Coordinator under the supervision of Branch Operations Manager holds a critical leadership and accountability role responsible for the planning, implementation, and performance oversight of all MIHR-E project activities within the assigned cluster or zone. S\/he provides integrated technical assistance across all project thematic areas\u2014including Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition, and Health Security\u2014to Zonal\/Woreda Health Offices, Primary Hospitals, and PHCUs. S\/he is responsible for supervising the cluster team, ensuring that all program activities and resources are managed effectively, transparently, and aligned with USG funding requirements and the project\u2019s strategic objectives for health system resilience.
\nKey responsibilities <\/p>\n
Strategic Planning: Lead the development of integrated annual implementation plans in close collaboration with government counterparts (Zonal\/Woreda Health Offices) and implementing partners.
\nTeam Supervision: Directly supervise and mentor the Cluster Team (including technical officers, program assistants, and support staff), ensuring capacity development and high-quality performance across all project thematic areas.
\nResource Stewardship: Maintain accountability for the efficient, responsible, and transparent management of resources allocated to the cluster office, in accordance with MIHR-E and donor financial regulations.
\nReporting: Prepare and submit high-quality, integrated monthly, quarterly, and annual program and financial reports detailing progress, performance metrics, and key achievements against the project work plan.
\nOperational Planning: Prepare monthly program plans and corresponding budget forecasts for each thematic area to ensure the effective flow of activities.
\nTechnical Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical guidance and oversight to Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in all MIHR-E program portfolios (e.g., MNCH\/Nutrition, Health Security, Demand creation, QI).
\nWorkforce Capacity: Ensure the Cluster Team has the requisite capacity to provide and follow up on training in all thematic areas, supporting the goal of a competent and resilient health workforce.
\nExcellence Centers: Collaborate closely with the public sector to develop \u201cCenters of Excellence\u201d (COEs) within health facilities for key programmatic areas, promoting standardization and local learning.
\nData Use and HMIS: Actively support Zonal\/Woreda Health Offices in the robust use of HMIS\/DHIS2 data for performance review, evidence-based decision-making, and accurate reporting.
\nDigital Health: Champion and monitor the implementation and proper use of electronic data recording and reporting systems throughout the cluster to enhance data quality.
\nPartner Harmonization: Collaborate and coordinate closely with field officers from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other development partners receiving support from MIHR-E or other initiatives, ensuring efforts are harmonized and mutually reinforcing.
\nSupportive Supervision: Assist Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in conducting joint, integrated supportive supervision across the cluster.
\nMonitoring and Documentation: Conduct follow-up activities to Woredas, health facilities, and communities for program monitoring. Regularly document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform broader project strategies and contribute to local knowledge.
\nLocal Planning: Provide technical support and contribute to the development of robust, data-informed annual woreda-based planning and review meetings.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Basic Requirements <\/p>\n
Education: Master\u2019s Degree in Public Health, Health Service Management, or a closely related field.
\nExperience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health program management, with a strong focus on integrated family health programs (MNCH, Nutrition) and overall management of primary health care at the district or zonal level.
\nManagement Skills: Proven experience in supervising a diverse team, managing resources, and coordinating a diverse set of activities across multiple geographic sites.
\nCapacity Building: Demonstrated experience in managing, conducting, and following up on training programs using participatory methods.
\nPartnership Experience: Experience in working closely with local non-governmental organizations and government counterparts is highly desirable.
\nLanguage: Fluency in the English language (written and verbal) is required. Mandatory fluency in one of the primary local languages of the areas of assignment is essential for operational effectiveness.
\nTravel: Must be willing and able to travel frequently within the project Woredas and Kebeles, and possess excellent knowledge of the region of assignment.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies
\n\u00b7 Strong leadership and team management skills.
\n\u00b7 Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
\n\u00b7 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
\n\u00b7 Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA)","_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":["post-2040","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-ethiopia","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2040","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=2040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2040"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}