MNH Program Officer – ENAT Project for Oromiya and Amhara Regions 110 views1 applications


Our mission.

Jhpiego is saving the lives of mothers and babies, and transforming health care systems in communities, regions and countries—leading to overall improvements in quality of life. That’s the ripple effect of Jhpiego’s work, through both large-scale and smaller, unique projects on the ground.

Our values.

Partnership

  • working with people in local communities, health care policymakers, funders and colleagues
  • forging trust, gaining true friendship and empowering people

Dedication

  • never giving up, never says “impossible”; tireless and relentless, staying the course

Respect

  • for all people, whoever they are, wherever they live

Rigor

  • in all that is done—rigor in science, in proven interventions, in the highest-quality standards, in being accountable for the resources provided.

            (Number of Position Required – Four (woreda based): one Oromiya Arsi Zone; Three Amhara – South Gondar and West Gojam

 Title: MNH Program Officer – ENAT Project                                            Grade: D

Duty Station: ENAT Project, field based                                                    December 2019

Summary Scope of Work:

Jhpiego Ethiopia in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and regional health bureaus is implementing the Enhancing Nutrition and Antenatal Infection Treatment for Maternal and Child health (ENAT) project in four regions, namely, SNNP, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray.  The project which is jointly funded by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and ELMA Philanthropy aims to reduce the outcomes of preterm birth and low birth weight by strengthening antenatal care (ANC).  The investment will develop an integrated and improved package of ANC which includes early identification, treatment and management of maternal infections and tracking of positive cases for completion of treatment; as well as improving demand for ANC.

Under the guidance of the Program Manager /Coordinator, the MNH Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating the ENAT activities of in assigned Woredas. S/he is responsible to closely work with the respective Woreda Health Offices for planning meetings, workshops and trainings, from the initial preparation through the effective conduct of the meetings and reporting; as well as leading and organizing woreda level orientations and review meetings.  The position holder is responsible to support, mentor and coach providers based in the assigned health facilities (health centers and health posts) in technical areas relevant to meeting the project goal.  S/he will be responsible to coordinate with the relevant woreda and health center based staff to ensure implementation of project activities, both at the facility and community level. Moreover, the Program Officer will be responsible for timely collection of routine program data and support use of data for decision making by respective woreda and health center leadership. The Program Officer actively contributes to documentation and reporting of program achievements and knowledge sharing.

Reporting Structure:

  • Position Reports To: ENAT Project Manager /Coordinator
  • Positions Supervised:  None

Responsibilities (include Leadership, Business Development, and Knowledge Management):

All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above.
  • Actively participate in the business development process.
  • Actively participate in the knowledge sharing and transfer process.
  • Make responsible decisions that result in both time and cost containment

Key responsibilities

Leadership

  • Contributes to technical team planning meetings as appropriate (face-to-face or remote) to assist contextualization of strategies and activities.
  • Represents the technical team in a technically accurate way at external meetings at zonal and /or woreda levels, if assigned to attend, demonstrating ability to understand and articulate the goals, objectives, activities and current status of the relevant program area(s).
  • Builds and maintains relationships with woreda health office and other key stakeholders; serves as the liaison /focal person for matters requiring interaction with the zonal and /or woreda health office and other relevant sector bureaus.
  • Develops and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and other partner organization.

Technical and Operational Support

  • Responsible for the day to day operational support of project activities in the two to three assigned woredas covering up to 13 health centres and their satellite health posts.
  • In line with the project work plan, leads the development and implementation of detailed activity plan for the assigned woredas and facilities.  Closely tracks activity matrix, indicating completion of activities and outputs on a monthly basis; and looking ahead to outline activities in coming months and weeks, as well as following up to ensure activities are implemented within schedule as much as possible.
  • In consultation with the Supervisor and ENAT technical team, organizes and leads the execution of trainings, orientations, and review meetings.  Ensures reports are timely written and submitted.
  • Leads and conducts post training follow up supervision and mentoring to trained providers to ensure skill retention; and systematically documents the mentoring support.
  • Supports the community engagement and mobilization activity of the Project through capacitating and supporting relevant staff at woreda and health centers.
  • Ensures commodities and supplies are effectively and timely distributed to the health facilities, and monitor their use /functionality.

 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Organizes, leads and conducts periodic monitoring, joint supervisions and review meetings.
  • Responsible for collecting baseline and routine monitoring data based on key project indicators; closely works with the M&E team in Addis for the same.
  • Supports the systematic collection of qualitative data as applicable.
  • Conducts periodic commodity and supply gap assessment to inform procurement plans.
  • Produces and shares reports of training, supervision, review meetings and best practices based on agreed timeline and formats.
  • Support M&E team to track indicators for relevant program area as well as progress against meeting deliverables and targets.
  • Play active role in organizing donor or partner visits to project sites through drafting terms of references, working with technical team to identify sites and drafting detail visit schedules, facilitating logistics to ensure smooth conduct of the visits, and ensuring relevant reports are written and filed.

Reporting and Communication

  • Works closely with non-governmental partners engaged in MNCH in the assigned woredas to ensure complementarity and efficiency; engages in annual woreda level planning and review meetings.
  • Document findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action.
  • Takes a leading role in drafting inputs to the program or activity reports, including special reports to highlight meaningful results.
  • Perform any other related tasks assigned by the unit head/his or her supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery; or Nursing or Public Health with proven experience in MNCH.
  • At least five years’ experience in program coordination and management or comparable position in the area of MNCH.
  • Program planning, coordination and management.
  • Previous work experience in an NGO environment.
  • In-depth and up to date understanding of the Ethiopian health service delivery system, MNCH priorities and interventions; the Primary Health Care Units and the Health Extension Program.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Applications including Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint; and internet navigation.
  • Fluency in English and Amharic; and Oromiffa for applicants for Arsi Zone.

Abilities/Skills:

  • Excellent communication including verbal, writing and presentation skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team setup.
  • Ability to do detail program planning and setting priorities, provide technical assistance and follow up.
  • Ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts.
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
  • Proven ability to write reports.
  • Comfortable with a team approach to programming and ability to manage several major activities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently, organize and manage own work and assist others to do the same.
  • Passionate about maternal and child health.
  • Fluent in the local language.
  • Willingness to travel up to 70% of his/her time.

How to Apply

Applicant are expected to STRICTLY follow the below listed application procedures:

1.      A well written motivation letter outlining clearly your visions in pursuing this specific role, with your updated resume suffice.

2.      Please use E-mail [email protected] to submit your applications.

 Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. The winning candidate is expected to start within short period after finalization of the recruitment process.

The deadline for applications is December 22, 2019.

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Our History

Responding to the Changing Needs of Women and Families Worldwide

Since its founding in 1974, Jhpiego has been innovating to save the lives of women and families worldwide. From the first day, Jhpiego has been asking the question: How can we make lifesaving services available and accessible to the people who need them—all over the world?

Dr. Theodore M. King, an early innovator and champion for women’s health, was the moving force behind the founding of Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University. In the early 1970s, King recognized the need to make physicians, nurses and administrators from developing countries aware of reproductive health breakthroughs, such as laparoscopy (a procedure used to inspect internal reproductive organs for infertility or to provide contraception by closing off the fallopian tubes) and modern contraceptives. Originally known as the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics, the organization was funded through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Under King’s leadership, as a founder, trustee and later president of Jhpiego for 14 years, the organization conducted a steady stream of programs throughout the developing world.

How Did We Get from There to Here?

Early on, Jhpiego established itself as a leader in reproductive health training. Beginning in 1974, Jhpiego held training sessions on family planning/reproductive health for doctors and nurses in the USA In 1979, Jhpiego started its first in-country training programs in Tunisia, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Thailand and the Philippines. From 1987 through 2004, Jhpiego conducted three global Training in Reproductive Health Projects, funded by USAID. Beginning in 1993, Jhpiego published learning materials on long-acting family planning methods.

Over the years—to respond more effectively to the needs of individual countries—Jhpiego became increasingly field-based and established its first field office in Kenya in 1993. Today, Jhpiego has field offices in more than 30 countries worldwide. Similarly, Jhpiego’s programming areas have expanded to meet changing needs in the field. In addition to family planning and reproductive health, Jhpiego now has expertise in maternal and child health, infection prevention and control, HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases.

Jhpiego’s work has also expanded to address reproductive health policy and guidelines and to support health systems strengthening. For example, in 1996 in Brazil, Jhpiego launched a performance and quality improvement approach, now known as Standards-Based Management and Recognition (SBM-R), which has since been implemented in 30 countries. SBM-R empowers health workers and facilities to improve the performance and quality of their services by providing them with the tools and methods they need to make decisions, solve problems and innovate at the local level.

Innovations in Training Methods and Technologies

In 1986, Jhpiego pioneered a competency-based training (CBT) approach that emphasizes learning by doing. CBT focuses on how the participant performs and promotes the trainer’s ability to encourage learning. Jhpiego also introduced the use of anatomic models for “humanistic training.” To minimize risk to clients, learners first practice on models until they achieve competency. In 1995, a clinical training skills manual—the cornerstone of Jhpiego’s training approach—was published. Using a systematic “training of trainers” approach, Jhpiego has created a global network of qualified physician, nurse and midwife trainers.

As early as 1984, Jhpiego collaborated with the University of the West Indies to deliver reproductive health courses, via satellite, to six islands in the Caribbean. In 1987, Jhpiego sponsored a global meeting on reproductive health education and technology with the World Health Organization (WHO) and introduced computer-assisted instruction to simulate clinical situations in several of its US-based courses. In 1995, ReproLine, an online source for reproductive health information, was launched. Today, Jhpiego continues to explore new learning technologies: mobile phones in Afghanistan, a computer-based learning management system in Ethiopia, computer-based training in Ghana, a distance learning program in Zambia.

Practical Solutions for Low-Resource Settings

Since the 1992 publication of its international reference standard Infection Prevention for Family Planning Service Programs, Jhpiego has been at the forefront in promoting evidence-based practices that can protect health care professionals, staff and clients from potentially life-threatening infections. To this end, Jhpiego has tested and introduced practical, low-cost infection prevention procedures that can be implemented effectively in settings with limited resources.

In developing countries, cervical cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. In 1995, Jhpiego began research with the University of Zimbabwe to find a low-cost alternative to the Pap test that could make cervical cancer prevention a reality in low-resource settings. Based on the results of this research, Jhpiego helped form the Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in 1999 and received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand its cervical cancer program. Since that time, Jhpiego has developed and piloted the single visit approach in which women are screened and treated during the same visit.

In 1995, Jhpiego began addressing HIV/AIDS and its integration with family planning services. Six years later, Jhpiego began work in HIV voluntary counseling and testing with a USAID-funded project in Jamaica. In 2002, Jhpiego received its first funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for work in HIV/AIDS and, the following year, developed a global learning package on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV—with CDC, WHO and university partners—to enable global scale-up. Also in 2003, Jhpiego began work on male circumcision for HIV prevention in Zambia. In 2008, Jhpiego developed a global learning package on male circumcision for HIV prevention with WHO and UNAIDS.

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Our mission.

Jhpiego is saving the lives of mothers and babies, and transforming health care systems in communities, regions and countries—leading to overall improvements in quality of life. That’s the ripple effect of Jhpiego’s work, through both large-scale and smaller, unique projects on the ground.

Our values.

Partnership

  • working with people in local communities, health care policymakers, funders and colleagues
  • forging trust, gaining true friendship and empowering people

Dedication

  • never giving up, never says “impossible”; tireless and relentless, staying the course

Respect

  • for all people, whoever they are, wherever they live

Rigor

  • in all that is done—rigor in science, in proven interventions, in the highest-quality standards, in being accountable for the resources provided.

            (Number of Position Required - Four (woreda based): one Oromiya Arsi Zone; Three Amhara - South Gondar and West Gojam

 Title: MNH Program Officer – ENAT Project                                            Grade: D

Duty Station: ENAT Project, field based                                                    December 2019

Summary Scope of Work:

Jhpiego Ethiopia in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and regional health bureaus is implementing the Enhancing Nutrition and Antenatal Infection Treatment for Maternal and Child health (ENAT) project in four regions, namely, SNNP, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray.  The project which is jointly funded by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and ELMA Philanthropy aims to reduce the outcomes of preterm birth and low birth weight by strengthening antenatal care (ANC).  The investment will develop an integrated and improved package of ANC which includes early identification, treatment and management of maternal infections and tracking of positive cases for completion of treatment; as well as improving demand for ANC.

Under the guidance of the Program Manager /Coordinator, the MNH Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating the ENAT activities of in assigned Woredas. S/he is responsible to closely work with the respective Woreda Health Offices for planning meetings, workshops and trainings, from the initial preparation through the effective conduct of the meetings and reporting; as well as leading and organizing woreda level orientations and review meetings.  The position holder is responsible to support, mentor and coach providers based in the assigned health facilities (health centers and health posts) in technical areas relevant to meeting the project goal.  S/he will be responsible to coordinate with the relevant woreda and health center based staff to ensure implementation of project activities, both at the facility and community level. Moreover, the Program Officer will be responsible for timely collection of routine program data and support use of data for decision making by respective woreda and health center leadership. The Program Officer actively contributes to documentation and reporting of program achievements and knowledge sharing.

Reporting Structure:

  • Position Reports To: ENAT Project Manager /Coordinator
  • Positions Supervised:  None

Responsibilities (include Leadership, Business Development, and Knowledge Management):

All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

  • Model the mission and values stated above.
  • Actively participate in the business development process.
  • Actively participate in the knowledge sharing and transfer process.
  • Make responsible decisions that result in both time and cost containment

Key responsibilities

Leadership

  • Contributes to technical team planning meetings as appropriate (face-to-face or remote) to assist contextualization of strategies and activities.
  • Represents the technical team in a technically accurate way at external meetings at zonal and /or woreda levels, if assigned to attend, demonstrating ability to understand and articulate the goals, objectives, activities and current status of the relevant program area(s).
  • Builds and maintains relationships with woreda health office and other key stakeholders; serves as the liaison /focal person for matters requiring interaction with the zonal and /or woreda health office and other relevant sector bureaus.
  • Develops and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and other partner organization.

Technical and Operational Support

  • Responsible for the day to day operational support of project activities in the two to three assigned woredas covering up to 13 health centres and their satellite health posts.
  • In line with the project work plan, leads the development and implementation of detailed activity plan for the assigned woredas and facilities.  Closely tracks activity matrix, indicating completion of activities and outputs on a monthly basis; and looking ahead to outline activities in coming months and weeks, as well as following up to ensure activities are implemented within schedule as much as possible.
  • In consultation with the Supervisor and ENAT technical team, organizes and leads the execution of trainings, orientations, and review meetings.  Ensures reports are timely written and submitted.
  • Leads and conducts post training follow up supervision and mentoring to trained providers to ensure skill retention; and systematically documents the mentoring support.
  • Supports the community engagement and mobilization activity of the Project through capacitating and supporting relevant staff at woreda and health centers.
  • Ensures commodities and supplies are effectively and timely distributed to the health facilities, and monitor their use /functionality.

 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Organizes, leads and conducts periodic monitoring, joint supervisions and review meetings.
  • Responsible for collecting baseline and routine monitoring data based on key project indicators; closely works with the M&E team in Addis for the same.
  • Supports the systematic collection of qualitative data as applicable.
  • Conducts periodic commodity and supply gap assessment to inform procurement plans.
  • Produces and shares reports of training, supervision, review meetings and best practices based on agreed timeline and formats.
  • Support M&E team to track indicators for relevant program area as well as progress against meeting deliverables and targets.
  • Play active role in organizing donor or partner visits to project sites through drafting terms of references, working with technical team to identify sites and drafting detail visit schedules, facilitating logistics to ensure smooth conduct of the visits, and ensuring relevant reports are written and filed.

Reporting and Communication

  • Works closely with non-governmental partners engaged in MNCH in the assigned woredas to ensure complementarity and efficiency; engages in annual woreda level planning and review meetings.
  • Document findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action.
  • Takes a leading role in drafting inputs to the program or activity reports, including special reports to highlight meaningful results.
  • Perform any other related tasks assigned by the unit head/his or her supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery; or Nursing or Public Health with proven experience in MNCH.
  • At least five years’ experience in program coordination and management or comparable position in the area of MNCH.
  • Program planning, coordination and management.
  • Previous work experience in an NGO environment.
  • In-depth and up to date understanding of the Ethiopian health service delivery system, MNCH priorities and interventions; the Primary Health Care Units and the Health Extension Program.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Applications including Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint; and internet navigation.
  • Fluency in English and Amharic; and Oromiffa for applicants for Arsi Zone.
Abilities/Skills:
  • Excellent communication including verbal, writing and presentation skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team setup.
  • Ability to do detail program planning and setting priorities, provide technical assistance and follow up.
  • Ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts.
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
  • Proven ability to write reports.
  • Comfortable with a team approach to programming and ability to manage several major activities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently, organize and manage own work and assist others to do the same.
  • Passionate about maternal and child health.
  • Fluent in the local language.
  • Willingness to travel up to 70% of his/her time.

How to Apply

Applicant are expected to STRICTLY follow the below listed application procedures:

1.      A well written motivation letter outlining clearly your visions in pursuing this specific role, with your updated resume suffice.

2.      Please use E-mail [email protected] to submit your applications.

 Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. The winning candidate is expected to start within short period after finalization of the recruitment process.

The deadline for applications is December 22, 2019.

2019-12-23

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