Project manager, Regional Project coordinator (3 Positions) at Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Association (EPHLA)

Position: Project manager, Regional Project coordinator

• Required number: 03
• Salary: Attractive/Negotiable

Overall Purpose

Provide overall leadership, technical oversight, and management of the Health Security Activity (HSA) laboratory capacity building project implemented by EPHLA. Ensure that activities are well-coordinated, results-oriented, and compliant with Project HOPE and Government of Ethiopia (GoE) policies and procedures

Major Activities and Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Management

• Lead the development and implementation of annual and semiannual project work plans in line with the HSA objectives.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with national laboratory and AMR strategies.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, timelines, and deliverables across regions and partner hospitals.
• Manage and supervise the project coordination team and ensure efficient task delegation.

B. Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for AMR laboratory capacity building initiatives.
• Guide implementation of laboratory quality management systems (QMS), AMR surveillance, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions.
• Ensure technical soundness of training materials, mentorship activities, and laboratory improvement plans.

C. Coordination and Partnership Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between EPHLA, Project HOPE, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), and regional health bureaus.
• Coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and implementing institutions to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication.
• Facilitate joint planning and review meetings with the EPHLA and other stakeholders.

D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Oversee data collection, documentation, and reporting according to the Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (LME) framework.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of quarterly and semiannual performance reports.
• Use monitoring data to inform decision-making and adaptive management.

F. Capacity Building and Supervision

• Provide mentorship and oversight to regional project coordinators and technical staff.
• Identify technical assistance needs and coordinate with consultants or partners to address them.
• Organize and facilitate national-level workshops, review meetings, and training sessions.

G. Communication, Visibility, and Compliance

• Ensure USAID visibility and branding requirements are properly implemented.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and document project success stories.

Key Deliverables

• Approved annual and semiannual work plans
• Periodic progress and financial reports
• Documented capacity improvement in supported laboratories
• Coordination and review meeting reports
• Final project performance and sustainability report

Education:

• Lab background with MSC in microbiology/MPH/Project management

Experience:

• 6-10years relevant skills and experience