Program Coordinator – AYSRH

Position Title: Program Coordinator
Department/Program: AYSRH
Level: TBD
Reports to: Program Manager – AYSRH
Vacancy type: Internal/External
Required number: One
Based in: Head Office
Duration of contract: Indefinite, based on performance and availability of funds
Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits
Application Deadline: 10 November 2025

Who are we?

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI uses its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer-empowered healthcare.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job. PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes. We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.

We are looking for a Program Coordinator to provide strategic leadership in the rollout, coordination, and monitoring of smart start and IUCD scale up and the AYSRH program. The coordinator will ensure coherence with national family planning priorities, build provider capacity, and champion the delivery of high-quality, client-centered services. By strengthening service delivery systems, addressing operational challenges, and cultivating strong stakeholder engagement, this role will play a pivotal part in expanding access, increasing uptake, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of National smart start and IUCD scale up interventions across the nation.

In close collaboration with the PSIE’s program leadership, Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus, Woreda Health Offices, health facilities, and community structures, the coordinator will oversee field-level implementation, lead data analysis and visualization initiatives, and ensure the timely availability of essential tools and guidelines. Drawing on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) insights, the coordinator will identify and resolve service delivery gaps, advance data-driven decision-making, and drive continuous program improvement. The role will also foster partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders, document and share best practices, and provide strategic input to guide the sustainable scale-up of smart start IUCD services nationwide.

The coordinator will:

• Provide strategic and technical support for the smart start and IUCD national scale-up effort.
• Ensure that the program is aligned with government family planning priorities and health policies.
• Strengthen the capacity of health providers and health system structures at national, regional, and woreda levels.
• Facilitate smooth and effective implementation of smart start, IUCD service delivery across target regions.
• Lead monitoring, learning, and adaptation to improve program quality and sustainability.

This role combines technical expertise, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement. It requires a professional who can bridge national strategies with field-level realities, ensuring that high-quality, adolescent and youth-centered services are delivered consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for the implementation and scale-up of Smart Start and IUD initiatives.
• Orient, train, coach, and mentor RHBs, ZHDs, woreda health office staff, PHCU teams, and clinical FP providers on LARCs including IUDs.
• Support regional teams in planning, coordinating, and overseeing implementation, ensuring compliance with work plans and quality standards.
• Track and analyze the impact of system-level interventions and collect learnings from field engagement and virtual platforms.
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration with national, regional, and district health systems, and build networks with stakeholders to enhance project visibility and alignment with health priorities.
• Represent the scale-up initiative in government and partner meetings and promote integration with other partner programs.
• Organize and facilitate sensitization meetings with health officials to enhance awareness, ownership, and institutional support.
• Oversee smooth execution of activities at field sites, anticipate challenges, and provide timely support to maintain program quality.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, collaborate with trainers for effective delivery, monitor progress, and provide feedback for improvement.
• Develop program plans, maintain performance databases, share updates on designated platforms, and conduct regular review meetings with field teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate internal and external meetings, including logistics such as flights and venues, and manage financial requests in compliance with organizational policies.
• Provide context-specific support to ensure high performance, initiate and monitor proper use of job aids, and apply Human-Centered Design approaches for adaptation of innovations.
• Prepare annual and quarterly plans, collect, analyze, and visualize performance data, and document best practices, success stories, and case studies.
• Maintain records of activities and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct follow-up visits to validate service quality and client satisfaction, and provide recommendations for service improvement.
• Undertake additional tasks assigned by the organization and promote knowledge-sharing and cross-learning.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate degrees in Public Health, population studies, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years for master’s degree or 6 years for first degree experience in program coordination, public health (AYSRH) , IUCD projects, or liaison roles with government bodies.
• Prior experience in training coordination and field implementation is highly desirable.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capacity in field environments.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

What would get us excited

• Proven experience working in reproductive health, particularly IUCD or FP programs.
• Hands-on experience supporting government health systems.
• Demonstrated skills in advocacy and policy engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative spirit.
• Innovative problem-solving mindset