Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program Coordinator

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Project Coordinator VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program Coordinator Organization: Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) Position Title: Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program Coordinator Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with travel to project implementation areas as needed, including (Mekelle, Semera, Bahir Dar, Jigjiga, Shashemene, and Sodo) Employment Type: Full-Time Number Required: 1 (One) Deadline: November 9, 2026 Background of the Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) The Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) is a national, non-profit professional association established in 1952 to represent, promote, and advance the nursing profession in Ethiopia. As a member of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), ENA serves as the official professional body advocating for nurses' interests and strengthening nursing service quality across the country. ENA is committed to strengthening nurses' capacity, competence, and professional standing through leadership development, continuing professional development (CPD), accreditation support, research, advocacy, and policy engagement. The Association works closely with government institutions, academic organizations, healthcare facilities, development partners, and international agencies to contribute to the strengthening of Ethiopia's health system and nursing workforce. Vision To be a leading, innovative, and influential nursing association that advances excellence in nursing practice, leadership, and advocacy in Africa. Mission To promote quality nursing services through research, advocacy, leadership, and professional Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Collaboration, Accountability, Transparency, Continuous Development, and Evidence-Based Caring. Summary Scope of Work: The Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer will support the Jhpiego-led HRH Project funded by the U.S. Department of State. Serving in an integrated HRH role, the primary purpose of this position is to strengthen health workforce management across the healthcare system, primarily within the public sector while supporting select private sector engagements at the local government authority level. Specifically, the role will focus on enhancing pre- and in-service education for multidisciplinary health cadres, building capacity in Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG), and strengthening overall human resource planning, development, and management. The Woreda HRH Health System Strengthening Officer supports the implementation of an integrated HRH interventions that strengthen woreda and health facilities’ leadership, governance, management, and workforce systems, while institutionalizing data-driven HRH planning, learning, and decision-making to create the organizational and institutional conditions necessary for health professionals to perform effectively and deliver high-quality health services. This will include providing support to improve organizational structure and staffing, HR leadership and governance development; evidence-based planning for human resources; strengthening integrated Human Resources Information System (iHRIS), effective HR management including recruitment, deployment, motivation, and retention; and health education and health workforce regulation. The ideal candidates will have technical expertise and prior experience in HRH program implementation, and experience working with health management structures of the local Government and other key stakeholders. Working closely with the Hub Jhpiego’s HRH Coordinator and other Area Implementation Team (AIT) members, S/he will complete deliverables on time, and achieve results effectively Purpose of the Position The HRH Program Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the implementation of HRH project activities across six regional HRH offices and project sites. The Coordinator will provide technical and operational support to regional and woreda HRH teams, coordinate stakeholders, monitor program performance, compile and submit reports to Jhpiego, and support ENA's pre-service education strengthening initiatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the implementation of HRH program activities across the six regional HRH offices located in Mekelle, Semera, Bahir Dar, Jigjiga, Shashemene, and Sodo. Provide technical and operational support to regional HRH officers and Woreda HRH Health System Strengthening Officers. Monitor project implementation and ensure timely achievement of planned activities and deliverables. Collect, review, and consolidate bi-weekly reports submitted by regional and woreda HRH officers. Prepare and submit consolidated bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other required reports to Jhpiego and ENA management. Support data collection, validation, analysis, and utilization for evidence-based planning and decision-making. Facilitate communication and coordination among Regional Health Bureaus, Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, educational institutions, and project partners. Conduct supportive supervision, monitoring visits, and follow-up of project implementation sites. Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, review meetings, and learning forums. Document project achievements, best p practices, lessons learned, and success stories. Support the implementation of ENA's pre-service education strengthening initiatives and collaborate with nursing education institutions and clinical practice sites. Perform other duties assigned by ENA management. Support ENA membership activities and strengthen member engagement in the project implementation areas