Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer

About this role

Vacancy announcement Organization: Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Association (EPHLA) Background Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Association (EPHLA) is a membership based professional Association established in 2006 with the aim of contributing to the national effort of advancing and maintaining high standards of laboratory services in Ethiopia that ensures evidence based health care service and improved patient outcome; as well as serving the professional interests of its members Vision To become a leading association in realizing quality public health laboratory system in eastern Africa Mission To contribute to the advancement and strengthening of quality public health laboratory standards and services rendered to the public through training and advancing the competency of the laboratorians; promoting professional ethical standards and attitudes; building the capacity of the laboratory system; expanding partnership and networking of laboratories; and generating information for evidence-based decision making. Position Title : Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer Duty Station: Jigjiga 01 Semera 01 Duration : For 01year with possibility of extension. Salary : Negotiable Deadline: five Consecutive working days, November 03/2026 Summary Scope of Work The Woreda HRH Health System Strengthening Officer supports the implementation of Jhpiego-led, U.S. Department of State-funded HRH interventions to strengthen health workforce planning, management, and development at woreda and health facility levels. The role focuses on improving leadership, management, and governance; pre- and in-service health education; evidence-based workforce planning; iHRIS utilization; recruitment, deployment, motivation, and retention; and health workforce regulation to enhance health professionals’ performance and the quality of health services. 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, EPHLA 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. Reporting Structure Position Reports To (structural): Project Directors at Sub-awardee(PA) Position Reports To (functional): Hub HRH Coordinator Duties and responsibilities: Under the guidance and leadership of the Hub HRH Coordinator, Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer are expected to strengthen the Woreda Health Offices (WoHOs), and their respective Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) capacity to manage and improve their health workforce capacity, productivity, retention, and service quality while ensuring alignment with national HRH and PHC priorities. S/he will contribute to organizational and human resources management capacity assessments, program learning, monitoring and evaluation and research. Provide technical support to WoHOs and PHCUs on health workforce education, regulation, competency development, leadership, planning, management, and digital HRH systems. Build local capacity through training, coaching, and mentorship in workforce planning, forecasting, leadership, governance, and management. Promote facility-level use of the WISN tool for evidence-based workforce planning. Support innovative workforce deployment, motivation, and retention strategies. Facilitate peer learning and knowledge sharing across PHCUs. Strengthen HRH data collection, analysis, utilization, and iHRIS implementation at woreda and facility levels. Promote public-private partnerships to improve comprehensive health workforce data. Coordinate supportive supervision of HRH functions and iHRIS implementation. Perform other related duties assigned by the Hub HRH Coordinator or designate. Required Skills & Abilities: Strong organizational skills Very good writing skills Team player Excellent written and oral communication skills with diverse groups Strong presentation skills Strong communication skills: developing communication products including success stories for HRH interventions.