Regional coordinator

About this role

About the Job Employment type: Contractual Place of work: Field work in any parts of Ethiopia Duration: Three months (with possibility of extension) Required number: 05 Gender : Female /Male Report to: Nutrition, Environmental Health, and Non-communicable Disease Research Directorate Monthly Salary: 25,000.00Birr Program Description Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Vital Strategies, is planning to conduct a national baseline survey on Blood Lead Levels and associated risk factors among children aged 6 to 59 months and women of reproductive age. The purpose of this baseline survey is to generate national, urban-rural, and regional estimates of Blood lead level (BLL) among children 6 to 59 months of age and Women of reproductive age (WRA) residing in households with an eligible child, which can then be used to scale up the efforts to include other target populations. The findings will also provide evidence to guide future surveillance, policy development, and public health interventions. Therefore, EPHI calls for experienced and qualified professionals to apply for regional coordinator position. Major duties and responsibilities Work with the research team in planning and coordinating day-to-day activities of the BLL survey Coordinate with regional health bureaus, woreda health offices and community leaders to facilitate smooth data collection Secure administrative clearances at all levels (regional, woreda and local levels) before the data collection activity commences Organize and oversee training for field team in collaboration with the central survey team Supervise and support the field team Monitor fieldwork progress, troubleshoot operational challenges and provide timely solutions Ensure that field staffs adhere to survey protocols, ethical standards, and safety guidelines. Provide technical support on the use of handheld device Work closely with the central survey team to ensure data quality Work with central survey team in managing logistics for field teams, including transportation, accommodation, supplies and equipment. Ensure the data collection deadlines are met Provide daily updates and reports to the central coordination team Contribute to the final fieldwork achievements, challenges and recommendations report preparation. Attend technical meetings as necessary