Job vacancies at Ilu Women Children Integrated Development Association (IWCIDA)

Project Overview

The Momentum Integrated Health Resilience project is implemented by a consortium led by IMA World Health, is a global initiative that partners with governments and local stakeholders in fragile states and regions. MIHR’s objective is to save lives through increased access to high-quality MNCH-Nutrition life-saving interventions, strengthening partnerships with local organizations, and improving adaptive management to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies. MIHR focuses on equipping health institutions and frontline workers with the skills, tools, and resources to sustainably address the leading causes of maternal and child deaths. In Ethiopia, the project has three main objectives: 1) Enhance health facilities’ readiness to provide essential quality MCH and nutrition services; 2) Improve access to and utilization of quality MCH and nutrition services through contextualized service delivery models; and 3) Enhance health security by improving emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, and outbreak response.

• Position 1: Cluster Coordinator (1 person)
• Duty station: Assosa
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Project duration፡ Nine (9) months
• Reports To: Program Director/project manager

Position Summary፡

Key responsibilities

The Cluster Coordinator holds a critical leadership and accountability role responsible for the planning, implementation, and performance oversight of all MIHR-E project activities within the assigned cluster or zone. S/he provides integrated technical assistance across all project thematic areas—including Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition, and Health Security—to Zonal/Woreda Health Offices, Primary Hospitals, and PHCUs. S/he is responsible for supervising the cluster team, ensuring that all program activities and resources are managed effectively, transparently, and aligned with USG funding requirements and the project’s strategic objectives for health system resilience.

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development of integrated annual implementation plans in close collaboration with government counterparts (Zonal/Woreda Health Offices) and implementing partners.
• Team Supervision: Directly supervise and mentor the Cluster Team (including technical officers, program assistants, and support staff), ensuring capacity development and high-quality performance across all project thematic areas.
• Resource Stewardship: Maintain accountability for the efficient, responsible, and transparent management of resources allocated to the cluster office, in accordance with MIHR-E and donor financial regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit high-quality, integrated monthly, quarterly, and annual program and financial reports detailing progress, performance metrics, and key achievements against the project work plan.
• Operational Planning: Prepare monthly program plans and corresponding budget forecasts for each thematic area to ensure the effective flow of activities.
• Technical Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical guidance and oversight to Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in all MIHR-E program portfolios (e.g., MNCH/Nutrition, Health Security, Demand creation, QI).
• Workforce Capacity: Ensure the Cluster Team has the requisite capacity to provide and follow up on training in all thematic areas, supporting the goal of a competent and resilient health workforce.
• Excellence Centers: Collaborate closely with the public sector to develop “Centers of Excellence” (COEs) within health facilities for key programmatic areas, promoting standardization and local learning.
• Data Use and HMIS: Actively support Zonal/Woreda Health Offices in the robust use of HMIS/DHIS2 data for performance review, evidence-based decision-making, and accurate reporting.
• Digital Health: Champion and monitor the implementation and proper use of electronic data recording and reporting systems throughout the cluster to enhance data quality.
• Partner Harmonization: Collaborate and coordinate closely with field officers from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other development partners receiving support from MIHR-E or other initiatives, ensuring efforts are harmonized and mutually reinforcing.
• Supportive Supervision: Assist Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in conducting joint, integrated supportive supervision across the cluster.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Conduct follow-up activities to Woredas, health facilities, and communities for program monitoring. Regularly document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform broader project strategies and contribute to local knowledge.
• Local Planning: Provide technical support and contribute to the development of robust, data-informed annual woreda-based planning and review meetings.

Monthly gross Salary: 78000ETB

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Service Management, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health program management, with a strong focus on integrated family health programs (MNCH, Nutrition) and overall management of primary health care at the district or zonal level.
• Management Skills: Proven experience in supervising a diverse team, managing resources, and coordinating a diverse set of activities across multiple geographic sites.
• Capacity Building: Demonstrated experience in managing, conducting, and following up on training programs using participatory methods.
• Partnership Experience: Experience in working closely with local non-governmental organizations and government counterparts is highly desirable.
• Language: Fluency in the English language (written and verbal) is required. Mandatory fluency in one of the primary local languages of the areas of assignment is essential for operational effectiveness.
• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel frequently within the project Woredas and Kebeles, and possess excellent knowledge of the region of assignment.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in virtual software (e.g.,MS teams, Google meet , zoom ).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.