REACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called USAID- Urban TB LON-II.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Implementation:

Lead the coordination and implementation of project activities in Shaggar.
Ensure project activities comply with technical guidelines and objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with local government, health facilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders in Shaggar.
• Represent the project in local forums and meetings, promoting its objectives and activities.

Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team in Shaggar.
• Ensure the integration of best practices and innovative approaches in TB control.
• Dedicate 30% of their effort to coordinate the overall activities of the prime and sub-recipients at city administration level. The technical coordinators will provide technical and administrative guidance to satellite teams of the prime and sub-recipients.
• Dedicate 40% of their efforts in support of high load health facilities (HCs & hospitals) to support TB clinics to properly identify and manage TB cases, to improve quality of TB treatment and care, ensure implementation of standardized data registration, analysis, and interpretation and to assist in the quarterly collection and reporting of data through dhis2 system and Activity Kobo system.
• The remaining 30% of their efforts will be vested to support private facility and will also represent the Activity at regional level TWG’s and forums as needed

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor the progress of project activities in Shaggar.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on the status of project implementation to the Deputy COP/Technical Director.

Capacity Building:

• Strengthen the capabilities of local partners and stakeholders in TB control and patient care.
• Organize and facilitate training and workshops as needed.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of project interventions in Shaggar.
• Address challenges and issues related to project implementation in a timely manner.
• Other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor

Organization: REACH Ethiopia

Project: USAID URBAN TB LON II

Reports to: Deputy Chief of party/ Technical Director

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of the health landscape and challenges in Shaggar.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with government officials, local communities, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and local languages.

Experience:At least 5 years of experience in public health program coordination, preferably in TB or similar infectious diseases.