Regional Project Officer 10 views0 applications

• Reports To: Project Manager
• Additional Instruction From: Project PI, Executive Director
• Supervisees: None
• Employment Type: One (1) year contract with possibility of extension based on availability of funds and performance

Organizational Description

Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ESOG) is a professional association established in 1992. The Mission of ESOG is to promote and enhance sexual and reproductive health (SRH) through evidence-based and cohesive action of the society with active participation of its members and broad national and international partnership and spearheading the country’s sexual and reproductive health interventions at policy, organization, and community level to reduce maternal mortality and improve the maternal health status of the country.

Key Areas of Accountability / Duties

The officer will be responsible for planning field project activities, closely monitoring their implementation and progress, compiling all accomplishments, and producing technical reports.

Specific duties include:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, leads and controls all projects implementation initiatives at Regional level.
• Provides technical support in the design and delivery of RMNCH+PPFP and integrated IPPFP at health facility level.
• Facilitates accreditation, certification, and technical support on training and mentorship interventions.
• Provides technical support in the roll out of training and mentoring interventions for mid-level providers.
• Provides technical support for Regional Health Bureaus in rolling out PPFP and integrated RMNCH training and mentorship to low caseload facilities.
• Leads and provides technical support in the data compilation, analysis and reporting of data on training and mentorship, service, and related areas at health facility level.
• Supports introduction of new contraceptive methods such as hormonal IUD in Ethiopia through advocacy, training and mentorship.
• Supports introduction and expansion of the PPH bundle at PHC level through technical advocacy, training and mentorship.
• Provides technical support during evaluation and documentation of different knowledge management products.
• Provides technical support in the institutionalization, sustainability, and transition of IPPFP and other integrated RMNCH interventions for government ownership and large scale up.
• Demonstrates his/her ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and manage/support staff through process and work effectively in unstructured and fast-paced work environments.
• Consolidates reports and timely shares to the M and E officer.
• Assesses the strengths and weakness of all program interventions and takes the necessary corrective actions if need be at regional level.
• Organizes regular meeting with project PI and project manager to assess the progress on how well the interventions are implemented, identify changes faced, and provide immediate solutions.
• Assesses the impacts of each program interventions and takes the necessary action based on the result.
• Identifies and synthesizes the best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to program implementations.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of projects in collaboration with M&E officer.
• Works closely with consortium members for better implementation and scale up of the projects.
• Creates and facilitates smooth relationship with government bureaus (Regional Health Bureaus), partners and other external organizations as needed.
• Attends review meetings at regional level.
• Organizes workshops, trainings and conferences at regional level.
• Maintains comprehensive records of activities, reports and baseline data of the project area.
• Represents ESOG on regional or zonal platforms and meetings as necessary.
• Additional Tasks: Performs any additional tasks as required by the immediate supervisor.

Preferred Training

• Comprehensive Family Planning with an emphasis on long-acting FP methods, priority will be given to those having ToT.
• Other related training like infection prevention, FP client-centered counseling (specific), supportive supervision, catchment-based RMNCH service mentorship, M & E, etc.

Job Requirements

• MPH or MSC preferably in Reproductive Health with a background in Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing or Health Officer and at least four years of relevant work experience, of which 2 years as project officer preferably RH/FP program/projects, and 2 years in service delivery point/MCH/FP services mainly in providing integrated RMNCH project Postpartum contraceptives.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• NGO experience is of an advantage.
• Knowledge of integrated RMNCH program.
• Strong Monitoring & Evaluation, analytical and writing skills.
• Mature personality, result-oriented, problem-solving attitude & ability to work with little guidance.
• Sociable and team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and statistical software, particularly SPSS, STATA.
• Being able to communicate with more than one local language.
• Female applicants are more encouraged.

Please Note That:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Mention the name of the region to be applied for on the application letter.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.