Senior Regional Programs Coordinator

Job Description

Project HOPE is a global health and humanitarian organization operating in more than 25 countries with the mission to place power in the hands of local health workers to save lives around the world. Founded in 1958, we work side-by-side with local health systems to improve health and support community resilience. We work at the epicenter of today’s greatest health challenges, including infectious and chronic diseases; disasters and health crises; maternal, neonatal and child health; pandemic preparedness and response; mental health for health workers; and the policies that impact how health care is delivered.

CODE OF CONDUCT

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

POSITION TITLE:                              Senior Regional Programs Coordinator

REPORTS TO:                                    Senior Program Manager

DUTY STATION:                                Addis Ababa

MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK:    40 Hours per Week

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Programs Manager (RPM) will be the lead of the “Integrating Health into the PSNP” project at the regional level with a mandate to work closely with the Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) and the local implementing partners and other related project-implementing partners in the region. The RPM will also assist in collaborating and coordinating other donor funded activities in the regions. The position requires to work with multiple projects in which Project HOPE is a lead partner and sub partner. The task requires closely working with Regional Health Bureaus, Sub-awarded LIPs, and other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Regional Programs Manager (RPM) will lead the implementation of the project and coordinate with local implementing partners within the three target regions (Afar, Amhara and Tigray).

• With guidance from the Senior Program Manager, lead capacity building of primary health care workers, in RMNCH service delivery, monitoring and evaluation.

• Together with Regional coordinators and local implementing partners and Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs), lead the preparation of regional work plans and budget.

• Guide regional coordinators to assess needs and organize trainings in line with national standards and guidelines.

• Work closely with the local implementing partners (sub-recipients) in the implementation of the program within the region.

• Work with RHBs, Woreda Health Offices and primary health facilities of targeted districts to ensure PSNP beneficiaries receive RMNCH services.

• Organize and lead the quarterly and annual review meetings between local implementing partners, woredas, PHC facilities and RHBs.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports (when required) and submit to the immediate supervisor.

• Assist the Senior Program Manager to obtain and maintain updated summary information on the regions’ performance status, and to help draft summaries as requested.

• Actively follow and be informed about programmatic issues, security, and political developments in all implementation districts and share information as appropriate.

• In collaboration with MERL Officers and M&E Manager, coordinate all project-related data archiving and filing for Project HOPE activities.

• In collaboration with the M&E staff, support regional GoE structures and LIPs with supportive supervision during data collection and data compilation activities.

• With guidance from the immediate supervisor, coordinate and provide technical support to regional coordinators and district program officers.

• Lead, organize and coordinate site visits by the donor, FMoH, HQ staff and other stakeholders.

• Provide support to the Senior Program Manager in grant modifications; review and provide substantive feedback on grant reports prior to donor submission and ensure timely submission of these reports.

• Supervise Regional Coordinators, review and approve weekly work plans and travel plans.

• Liaise with Operations and Logistics coordinator to manage vehicle deployment and other operations.

• Ensure proper documentation of data and best practices in both hard and electronic copy.

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement

• Master’s degree in public health or equivalent with minimum of 12 years of experience, including prior experience with RMNCH services and PHC.

• Previous five or more years of managerial experience in similar positions

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.

• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with and technical assistance to partners particularly Regional Health Bureaus.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time in program implementation areas.