The International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E) is an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Health – Ethiopia. We provide technical support to countries building strong Primary Health Care systems, through capacity building training, program design and implementation. We provide support to the Ministry of Health through evidence-based policy recommendations, training of primary health care leaders, implementation of innovation labs, and engagement on PHC strategy designs. We engage in global advocacy to bring PHC as a primary driver to achieving Universal Health coverage. As part of our commitment to improving health outcomes globally, we are seeking a highly motivated Primary Health Care Partnership program officer to join our team.

Scope of work:

The Primary Health Care Partnership program officer will be a member of the core IPHC-E team operating under the supervision of the Primary Health Care Advocacy and Partnership Lead and in close collaboration with other members of the core team. The Primary Health Care Partnership program officer will be responsible for identifying potential partner organization and establish strategic collaborations to advance PHC goals.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of, and in collaboration with, the advocacy and communications lead the the Primary Health Care Advocacy program officer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develop and manage partnerships with local and international organizations to support primary health care programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate collaborative activities and projects with partner organizations including joint planning, implementation, and monitoring of collaborative project, to strengthen primary health care delivery and capacity building.
• Facilitate regular communication and engagement with partner organizations to foster strong working relationships.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange among partner organizations to enhance primary health care outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of joint initiatives and programs aimed at improving primary health care services.
• Support the development of partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other relevant documents.
• Monitor and evaluate partnership activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of partnership achievements and lessons learned.

Required number: 1 (one)

Terms of employment: One Year contract with possible extension based on performance

Job Requirements

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, international development, or a related health field.
• Proven 9 month experience in non-governmental organization working in Primary Health Care.
• Strong understanding of primary health care principles and the Ethiopian health system.
• Experience in planning and managing partnership projects, including setting goals, timelines, and budgets, specific experience with international partners.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent command of English and Amharic, (written, oral, comprehension) including highly developed drafting skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to details
• Preferably with health background or has previously worked for a health-related organization.