Public Health Expert and EHF Project Coordinator – WASH, Nutrition, and Multipurpose Cash Assistance Priorities

About this role

HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND ANTI MALARIA ASSOCIATION/HDAMA External Vacancy Announcement for the three Positions mentioned below for the Newly Funded Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF) Project which is going to be implemented in South Wollo, Ambassel Woreda. The office of the recruited employees will be located in Wuchalie town. Background Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA), has been re-registered with Proclamation No. 1113/2009 as not for profit, nongovernmental and local organization committed to prevent and control the spread of malaria, HIV/AIDs, climate related and communicable diseases, and reproductive health problems. Position Title: Public Health Expert and EHF Project Coordinator – WASH, Nutrition, and Multipurpose Cash Assistance Priorities Duty Station: Ambasel Woreda, South Wollo Zone Project Duration: 11 months Level of Effort: 100% Benefits: Inclusive of all applicable benefits Position Summary The Public Health Expert and Field Project Coordinator will lead the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the project’s emergency health activities in Ambasel Woreda. The position will oversee field-level health interventions, including Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) and Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployment, Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) and Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS) surveillance, support to assisted health facilities, and coordination of reactive vaccination activities. In addition to the public health responsibilities, the post holder will coordinate the field-level implementation of the project’s WASH, nutrition, and multipurpose cash assistance priorities. The coordinator will work closely with Woreda and zonal authorities, health facilities, community structures, project staff, and humanitarian partners to ensure timely, accountable, and integrated delivery of assistance. The post holder will submit regular reports on activities implemented in Ambasel Woreda to the Project Manager and represent the project in relevant zonal-level meetings when delegated. Key Responsibilities and Activities Field-Level Project Coordination Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities in Ambasel Woreda in line with approved plans, budgets, timelines, and donor requirements. Coordinate the work of field-level Health, Nutrition, and WASH experts and support integrated planning and implementation across sectors. Develop and regularly update field activity plans, schedules, procurement and distribution plans, and implementation trackers. Coordinate with Woreda and zonal government offices, health facilities, community representatives, and humanitarian partners to support effective implementation and avoid duplication. Participate in relevant Woreda and zonal coordination meetings on behalf of the Project Manager, share project updates, and communicate action points to the project team. Identify implementation challenges, security or access constraints, and emerging needs; promptly communicate them to the Project Manager and recommend practical solutions. Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with organizational policies, humanitarian principles, safeguarding standards, and accountability commitments. Public Health and Emergency Health Response Lead the planning and delivery of emergency health interventions in targeted communities and supported health facilities. Coordinate the deployment, supervision, and follow-up of MHNTs and RRTs, ensuring appropriate staffing, supplies, referral arrangements, and reporting. Support health facilities to maintain essential primary healthcare and emergency services for affected and vulnerable populations. Coordinate with health authorities and relevant partners on outbreak preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Support the availability and appropriate use of essential medicines, medical supplies, and reproductive health kits at the selected targeted health facilities and with MHNTs. Monitor service delivery, identify gaps in quality or coverage, and facilitate timely corrective action with facility and Woreda health staff. Strengthen referral pathways between communities, MHNTs, health posts, health centers, and hospitals, including support for referral and ambulance operations. PHEM/EWARS Surveillance and Outbreak Response Support health facilities and Woreda health offices to conduct timely disease surveillance, including PHEM/EWARS data collection, analysis, reporting, and follow-up. Ensure suspected alerts are documented, reported, and verified promptly in coordination with health authorities and response teams. Support the distribution and use of PHEM/EWARS data and reporting materials at supported facilities and among relevant field teams. Coordinate operational support for alert verification, including communication, field visits, transport, and other response requirements. Monitor surveillance data for unusual trends and promptly escalate suspected outbreaks or public health threats. Support the preparation of situation updates and response reports, documenting alerts, investigations, actions taken, and outstanding needs. Training and Capacity Building Organize and coordinate a cholera and outbreak case-management training for health workers. Support participant selection, training logistics, facilitation arrangements, materials, attendance records, and post-training documentation. Ensure training content is practical and relevant to the management of cholera and other priority outbreak conditions. Follow up with trained health workers and facilities to identify application of skills, remaining capacity gaps, and additional support needs. Reactive and Catch-Up Vaccination Coordinate with health authorities and vaccination partners to plan and implement reactive or catch-up vaccination campaigns. Support operational planning for the campaign targeting including micro planning, team deployment, community mobilization, and logistics. Ensure cold boxes and vaccine carriers are available, properly prepared, and used in accordance with vaccine safety and cold-chain requirements. Support accurate recording of vaccinations, target-population coverage, vaccine use, and campaign results. Coordinate community engagement and follow-up to address missed populations and improve campaign uptake. Compile and submit campaign reports, including coverage, challenges, and lessons learned, and recommendations. Health Supplies, Equipment, and Facility Support Coordinate the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of emergency health and medical supplies and reproductive health kits to seven supported facilities and MHNTs. Work with logistics and procurement teams to ensure supplies are delivered on time, quantities are verified, and distribution records are complete. Support the provision of basic medical equipment kits—including blood pressure machines, thermometers, and stethoscopes—to supported facilities. Monitor stock availability, consumption, storage conditions, expiry dates, and replenishment needs; report risks such as stock-outs or wastage. Coordinate last-mile delivery of medical supplies and support referral or ambulance running costs, including fuel and essential consumables, in accordance with approved procedures. Identify minor rehabilitation, equipment-replacement, and furniture needs at supported health facilities; coordinate approved works and document completion. Ensure all distributed supplies, equipment, and facility improvements are recorded and acknowledged by the receiving facilities. Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Accountability Coordinate the development and dissemination of risk communication and community engagement (RCCE/SBCC) messages in collaboration with health authorities and community representatives. Support the production and distribution of information, education, and communication materials, including printed materials, billboards, and radio spots. Ensure messages are accurate, culturally appropriate, accessible, and consistent with public health guidance. Engage community leaders, volunteers, women’s groups, and other relevant structures to promote awareness of available services, vaccination, disease prevention, and referral options. Establish or support feedback and complaint channels and ensure community feedback is documented, referred, and addressed appropriately. Coordination of WASH, Nutrition, and Multipurpose Cash Assistance Coordinate field-level planning and implementation with the WASH and Nutrition experts to ensure activities respond to identified needs and are aligned with the project plan. Promote integration between health, WASH, and nutrition activities, including coordinated community outreach, referral, and information-sharing. Support the identification of priority locations and vulnerable households in collaboration with local authorities and community structures. Coordinate with the relevant technical leads on multipurpose cash assistance activities, including implementation schedules, community communication, referrals, and monitoring, in line with approved project procedures. Track progress across sectors, identify implementation bottlenecks, and ensure issues requiring technical or management decisions are escalated promptly. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of activities, beneficiaries reached, supplies distributed, services delivered, challenges encountered success stories and best practice Submit regular field reports to the Project Manager, covering implementation progress in Ambasel Woreda, results against indicators, expenditure or operational concerns, and planned next steps. Contribute to donor reports, situation reports, activity reports, and other internal or external reporting requirements. Monitor progress against project indicators and support verification of reported data through facility records, activity documentation, and field visits. Document lessons learned, success stories, photographs where consent is obtained, and recommendations for improving implementation. Ensure that all reporting and beneficiary information is handled confidentially and in accordance with data-protection requirements. Supervision, Compliance, and Safety Provide field-level guidance and coordination to project staff and support a collaborative, respectful working environment. Promote compliance with organizational policies, procurement and financial procedures, safeguarding requirements, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure activities are delivered safely and that staff follow applicable security, health, and safety procedures. Report incidents, safeguarding concerns, suspected fraud, or other serious issues through the appropriate organizational channels. Key Deliverables Timely implementation of approved health, WASH, nutrition, and multipurpose cash assistance activities in Ambasel Woreda. Emergency medical supplies and reproductive health kits delivered to targeted facilities and MHNTs. Capacity building on cholera and outbreak case-management training for health workers. Reactive/catch-up vaccination campaign operationally supported for the target population. PHEM/EWARS reporting materials distributed and alert-verification support provided. RCCE/SBCC materials produced and disseminated through appropriate channels. Basic medical equipment provided to supported facilities, with approved minor rehabilitation and replacement needs addressed. Regular, accurate reports submitted to the Project Manager and relevant coordination bodies.