Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - all with unique skills we bring to the job.
PSI-Ethiopia
PSI-Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI-Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives.
PSI/Ethiopia is currently led a USAID flagship HIV prevention (MULU/MARPs) project through combination prevention and as part of the project implementation, the field program management team plays a pivotal role in the implementation of PSI/Ethiopia programs. The field programs management team is primarily responsible for the implementation of USAID’s funded MULU/MARPs program.
Join us!
PSI/Ethiopia seeks Clinical Network Services Coordinator who is motivated and enthusiastic in Regional Program Management team.
Your contribution
Under the supervision of Area Program Manager, the Clinical Network Services Coordinator is responsible for implementing standard operating procedures and quality assurance standards at a network of private, NGO, public, and MARPs clinics delivering integrated HCT, STI, reproductive health (RH) services and condom programming. S/he makes up to 50% travel to/from Addis and to project towns along her/his assigned geographic corridor. S/he also represents PSI MULU/MARPs with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs, and private sector partners in her/his assignment area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Identify, train and supervise private, NGO, public and MARPs clinic providers to implement standard operating procedures for integrated MARPs-friendly HCT, STI, RH services and condom promotion and distribution;
* Lead and supervise the strengthening of HCT, STI, RH services and referral system at MARPs network service delivery points and coordinate condom promotion and distribution in all operational sites;
* Contribute to MARPs and area/town-level work plans for PSI, sub-partners and service providers;
* Deliver MARPs performance indicators across the assigned area, as per the program PMP and work plan;
* Coordinate joint clinical technical review meetings (between MARPs provider, project partners and public facilities) and facilitate experience sharing meetings (between MARPs providers);
* Participate in MARPs bio-medical service assessment;
* Participate in town-level service mapping;
* Develop and implement cost effective training, field travel and supportive supervision activity budgets;
* Provide materials and equipment to the MARPs network providers according to budgets; Conduct and report on routine supportive supervision according to QA standards;
* Participate in data quality assessments and audits; compile, verify and submit MARPs network service delivery reports;
* Participate in annual performance and learning system, including management by objectives, performance appraisals and capacity development;
* Ensure area office compliance with GoE, donor and PSI rules, regulations and procedures; and facilitate internal and external audit activities, where required;
* Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.
This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.
Your background
Credibility.
* BSc in Clinical Nursing, Public Health or related field.
* 4 years of experience in relevant work.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS
* Computer application skill
* Communications skills
* Fluency in English, Amharic and knowledge of regional language
* Knowledge of combination prevention is a plus
* Familiarity with condom programming approach is additional advantages.
* 50% Travel required to-from Addis Ababa and along the assignment area.
* MARPs HIV/AIDS Programming experience