Vital Strategies Hypertension Program Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Vital Strategies Hypertension Program Manager Jobs in Ethiopia


Overall Role

  • Reporting to the Ethiopia Country Director, the Hypertension Program Manager will oversee implementation and supervision of the hypertension program based on national protocols and guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH).

    Key responsibilities

  • Take a lead and coordination role in ensuring high-quality hypertension-related data collection and timely reporting on hypertension management and control from Regional coordinators

  • Ensure high quality technical and programmatic training for health care workers and other key program staff

  • Provide ongoing supervision of hypertension treatment at all facilities participating in the program

  • Coordinate the implementation of data for health activities including the Simple app and newly designed IT systems

  • Ensure deployment and scaled use of the Simple app in collaboration with RHBs in program regions

  • Coordinate with FMOH on data utilization and sharing of Simple

  • Lead the preparation of the training materials on Simple app including short videos and support training of HCW on the use of Simple

  • Monitor use of Simple and provide technical support to RHBs as needed

  • Produce quarterly, bi-annual and annual report on the Simple utilization and the impact of the program on improving quality health service provision

  • Coach and mentor the regional hypertension program coordinators in Addis Ababa, Amhara, Dire Dawa, Oromia, SNNP, Somali and Tigray
    Identify and address program implementation challenges, working in close collaboration with FMOH
    and WHO

  • Coordinate quarterly project supervision in collaboration with FMOH

  • Coordinate regular analysis of surveillance and epidemiological data and share findings and plan interventions accordingly

  • Coordinate the planning and monitoring of drug availability and timeliness of drug delivery to health facilities

  • Coordinate community engagement activities on the prevention, treatment, and control activities

  • Develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate programs for their effectiveness and develop strategies for continuous quality improvement

  • Manage programs within current and forecasted budget parameters

  • Team management including staff recruitment, training, evaluation

  • Participate in relevant coordination meetings, collaborate, and build strong relationships with other implementing partners

    Job Requirements

    Required qualifications, experience and competencies:

  • Master’s degree or higher in public health or related discipline

  • At least 10 years’ work experience in public health program management and implementation

  • Experience with NCD projects/programs is an added advantage

  • Excellent analytical, organizational and documentation skills

  • Familiarity with government of Ethiopia structure, legislative frameworks and processes

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others and manage relationships with different stakeholders

  • Understanding of the technical and programmatic aspects of a cardiovascular public health program

  • Proficiency in use of computers, including MS Office applications, especially MS Excel

  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic

  • Willingness and ability to travel to regions

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Vital Strategies Hypertension Program Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

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