Project Assistant – Mass Drug Administration (MDA)

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

Support microplanning for MDA implementation across all sites:

• Assist in the development and review of detailed microplans for each site, including mapping of distribution points, estimating target populations, allocating human resources, and scheduling activities while considering mobility, access, and security.

Coordinate with RHB, woreda health offices, camp health partners, and stakeholders:

• Facilitate coordination meetings and ensure alignment of roles and plans among RHB, woreda offices, UNHCR, NGOs, and partners to avoid duplication and ensure smooth implementation.

Assist in logistics planning including drug supply and distribution:

• Support drug quantification, storage, transportation, and distribution planning while monitoring stock levels and preventing stockouts or wastage.

Support training of health workers, CDDs, and supervisors:

• Organize and facilitate training sessions, provide demonstrations, and ensure participants are equipped with necessary implementation skills.

Ensure understanding of dosing, eligibility, adverse event management, and reporting:

• Ensure all personnel understand dosing protocols, eligibility criteria, adverse event handling, and reporting tools.

Provide on-site technical support during MDA:

• Offer hands-on technical assistance during implementation, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operations.

Ensure adherence to national guidelines:

• Ensure all activities follow Ethiopian NTD guidelines and WHO standards.

Monitor proper dosing and record-keeping:

• Observe practices to ensure correct dosing and accurate documentation in registers and tally sheets.

Conduct supportive supervision:

• Perform routine supervision visits and provide mentorship to improve service quality.

Use standard tools and provide feedback:

• Apply supervision checklists and give immediate, constructive feedback.

Ensure daily reporting:

• Ensure timely submission of complete daily reports and follow up on inconsistencies.

Compile and validate reports:

• Collect, compile, and cross-check reports, resolving discrepancies with field teams.

Ensure data quality and timeliness:

• Review data for accuracy and completeness and ensure deadlines are met.

Support basic analysis and final reporting:

• Assist in analyzing coverage data and preparing final reports.

Monitor adverse drug reactions:

• Track and document ADRs according to guidelines.

Ensure referral for severe cases:

• Ensure severe cases are referred promptly to health facilities.

Guide health workers on side effect management:

• Provide guidance on identifying and managing side effects.

Support awareness activities:

• Assist community sensitization efforts before and during MDA.

Ensure culturally appropriate communication:

• Promote use of local languages and culturally sensitive approaches.

Address community concerns:

• Respond to questions and misconceptions to improve community trust and uptake.

Duration: Short-term (1 month)

Required Number: – One (1)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Pharmacist, Nursing, Health Officer, or Health related field with 7 years of experience
• Experience in NTD programs or MDA campaigns.
• Experience in humanitarian settings is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in remote settings.
• Data collection and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of NTDs and MDA strategies.

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be on Monday, 20 April 2026. 

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.