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.

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POSITION TITLE:                       District Program Officers (4)

REPORTS TO:                               Regional coordinators

DUTY STATION:                          Afar

MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK:    40 Hours per Week

 JOB SUMMARY

The district program officers (DPO) will be the district focal point for the “Integrating Health into the PSNP” project and work closely with the District Health, Agricultural and Women and Social Affairs offices, and other related project-implementing partners in the targeted districts. The DPO will also lead the community demand creation and provide capacity building for the catchment health facilities to ensure the RMNCH services are provided based on the national standards. S/he will also be responsible to coordinate the day-to-day documentation of RMNCH services provided and compile weekly and monthly reports and share to her/his supervisor. She/he will also develop and maintain close working relationship with Government officials responsible for implementation of PSNP and services including identification of inaccessible sites, planning and implementation of context specific interventions to reach target groups.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the district agricultural and health offices, health facility staff including mapping, determine targets for each catchment area of supported health facilities, analyzing data and generating reports,

• Organize training and awareness activities and make sure they are conducted according to the national standard,

• Plan and manage trainings, workshops, community wide events and experience sharing visits in project related issues at district and site level,

• Ensure functional referral and feedback mechanism are in place among health facilities in the intervention areas,

• Lead district level monthly multisectoral coordination meetings (agricultural, health and women, and social affairs and other implementing partners) to discuss challenges and follow workable recommendations,

• Ensure PSNP target groups are linked with RMNCH services,

• Follow up defaulters and keep current record of both beneficiaries and facilitate defaulter tracing activities,

• Ensure heath facilities have adequate supplies and equipment to provide essential health services for target beneficiaries,

• Keep communication with community leaders and beneficiaries to get their feedback on health service delivery,

• Closely work with health facilities and district health office, review monthly performance data, compile, and share with the M&E officer,

• Document daily activity report and prepare monthly progress report and share with her/his immediate supervisor,

• Document lessons learned and good practices and share with her/his supervisor,

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• BSc degree in public health or equivalent with minimum of 5 years of experience, including prior experience with RMNCH services and PSNP program.

• Previous three or more years of experience in similar positions

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

• Ability to communicate with the local language.

• Proven ability to provide technical assistance to health care providers on RMNCH activities.

• Familiarized with FMoH RMNCH standards, procedures, and policies.

• Ability to work in the respective targeted districts or clusters.

 How to Apply

• Interested applicants can send their CV and cover letter through THIS LINK on or before October18, 2024, by 5:00 PM.

•  Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

• Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

• However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

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Project HOPE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Project HOPE complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Project HOPE expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or status as a veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Project HOPE employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.