Program Coordinator – RMNCH & Malaria | Dessie

Department/Program: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Youth health and Nutrition (RMNCAYH-N)

Reports to: Lead, Area office

Dotted line: Lead, MNCH-N

Based on: Dessie for Amhara area office.

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI Ethiopia staff benefits.

Who we are

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

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 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:

We are looking for a Program Coordinator – RMNCH & Malaria to provide technical leadership in the rollout, coordination, and monitoring of RMNCH-N and Malaria programs at regional, zonal and woreda levels.

The coordinator will ensure alignment with national RMNCH-N + Malaria priorities, strengthen provider and system capacity, and champion high-quality, client-centered service delivery. Working closely with PSI Ethiopia teams, Regional Health Bureaus, Woreda Health Offices, and health facilities, the role will oversee field implementation, support data-driven decision-making, drive adaptive program management, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, document best practices, and contribute to the sustainable scale-up of RMNCH-N +Malaria services across the region.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination of RMNCH-N + Malaria program activities in close collaboration with the area office lead and program manager and others field teams.
• Participate, review, and reflection sessions (virtual and in-person) and ensure follow-up on action points for accountability.
• Support the workflows across programs, MEL, finance, procurement, and operations teams to ensure effective integration and alignment with other SRH projects.
• Oversee the establishment, strengthening, and performance monitoring of Village Health Leaders (VHLs) and other community structures.
• Support capacity building through training, mentorship, and supportive supervision for VHLs, HEWs, Midwives, and facility teams in collaboration with Quality and training coordinators.
• Facilitate functional referral pathways between communities, health posts, and facilities, and support integration of VHLs into supply chains, data systems, and feedback mechanisms.
• Follow, work closely and report on the performance of Local implementing partners.
• Coordinate the roll-out of VHL-led SBC initiatives and ensure harmonized messaging aligned with national tools and guidelines.
• Support implementation and quality assurance of Smart Start, smart pathways, C4C model to improve the quality-of-service delivery, and other RMNCH interventions across target regions.
• Track program progress against indicators, milestones, and Management by Objectives (MBOs).
• Support the consolidation of input for donors, government, and internal reports ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Coordinate timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to global teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct supportive supervision, data verification, and follow-up on identified performance gaps at field level.
• Facilitate smooth communication between the PSI area office, regional offices, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and secure documentation systems for program reports, communications, and government/donor correspondences.
• Serve as the focal point for consolidating and sharing departmental updates under the guidance of the Program Manager.
• Support technical coordination between RMNCH-N units and support departments (finance, procurement, MEL, operations) to enhance implementation efficiency.
• Facilitate joint supervision visits, program review meetings, and learning sessions with government, partners, and internal teams.
• Contribute to harmonization and integration of technical interventions across RMNCH-N and malaria programs.
• Coordinate generation and documentation of evidence, lessons learned, CEIs, cohort tracking, and process evaluations to inform program improvement.
• Lead documentation of best practices, innovations, and success stories for dissemination and donor reporting.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions; facilitate cross-learning across regions and woredas
• Coordinate annual procurement planning and engage with procurement, finance, fleet, and operations teams for timely execution.
• Ensure complete and accurate processing of procurement requests, travel arrangements, fleet requests, and logistical support for training and field activities.
• Support timely settlement of advances and financial requests in collaboration with finance and operations.
• Coordinate venue bookings, logistics, training materials, and field activity preparations to enable smooth implementation.
• Monitor efficient and compliant use of project resource
• Serve as a key liaison between PSI Ethiopia, RHBs, Zonal/woreda health offices, health facilities, and community structures.
• Coordinate with government counterparts to ensure timely responses, reporting compliance, and alignment with national policies.
• Facilitate resource sharing, collaboration, and strong community engagement across all levels of the health system.

Strengthening partnerships with government, non-government partners, and community platforms to advance program sustainability.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate degrees in Medicine, Public Health, Midwifery, Nursing, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years for master’s degree or 6 years for first degree experience in program coordination on RMNCH-N and/or Malaria Program.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• 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 RMNCH-N and malaria 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