Vacant Position:<\/p>\n
MOH coordinator position for Integrated Diabetes and Hypertension prevention & control project at primary health care level in Ethiopia<\/p>\n
Job Title:<\/p>\n
FMOH coordinator on Integrated Diabetes and Hypertension prevention & control project to be implemented in twelve regions and two city administrations.<\/p>\n
Background:
\nIn collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and partners, EDA works to advance diabetes prevention, education, care, and treatment services, while promoting equitable access to essential medications, supplies, and technologies.<\/p>\n
EDA has secured a four-year grant from the World Diabetes Foundation to implement the project titled: \u201cIncreasing Accessibility of Integrated Diabetes and Hypertension Services in Ethiopia.\u201d This project will be implemented across 100 primary hospitals, 300 health centres, and 1,500 health posts in all regions and city administrations of Ethiopia.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with Ethiopian Diabetes Association is conducting an integrated diabetes and hhypertension prevention and control project in twelve regions and two city administrations. The project includes diabetes and hypertension prevention through screening, treatment, care and health education at point of care on service uptake and treatment adherence, as well as awareness campaigns at community and schools.<\/p>\n
2. Job Summary<\/p>\n
The Senior Project Coordinator will be seconded to the Ministry of Health to lead day-to-day coordination, alignment, and implementation of project activities in close collaboration with national and sub-national stakeholders.<\/p>\n
The role focuses on ensuring that project interventions are:<\/p>\n
Fully aligned with national NCD strategies and priorities
\nEffectively coordinated across MOH departments, Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs), and partners
\nSuccessfully implemented to strengthen decentralized diabetes and hypertension services
\nThe coordinator will facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, ensure smooth communication between EDA and government structures, and support implementation of interventions aimed at improving prevention, early detection, treatment, and long-term management of diabetes and hypertension within the primary healthcare system.<\/p>\n
The position will also support capacity building, monitoring, and system strengthening efforts, while ensuring sustainability and integration of decentralized NCD services within the national health system. Additionally, the position holder will organize and coordinate high level workshops to develop training manuals, protocols, guidelines and other materials on diabetes and hypertension.<\/p>\n
2.1. Job description\/ responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Reporting to the Ministry of Health and coordinating with EDA project manager to perform duties listed below.<\/p>\n
Key Job Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
2.1.1. Strategic Coordination & Alignment<\/p>\n
Ensure alignment of project activities with national NCD strategies, policies, and guidelines
\nSupport integration of project interventions into primary healthcare and health system strengthening initiatives
\nFacilitate coordination between MOH directorates, RHBs, and partners
\nParticipate in national technical working groups (TWGs) and coordination platforms
\nSupport the development and implementation of a sustainable scale-up plan for NCD care integration within Primary Healthcare (PHC), scale-up strategies for decentralized NCD services
\n3. Project Coordination & Implementation<\/p>\n
Serve as the primary coordination focal point between EDA, MOH, RHBs, and implementing partners
\nCoordinate implementation of project activities across all levels (national, regional, facility, community)
\nCollaborate with project teams while developing and monitoring annual work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules
\nEnsure timely execution of planned activities and achievement of project targets
\nLead the coordination of timely reporting from all regions on integrated diabetes and hypertension project activities on a monthly basis to ensure data quality;
\nProvide regular updates on mentoring and technical support to health care workers and other stakeholders on providing diabetes and\/or hypertension treatment according to the national NCD treatment protocol, and reporting of diabetes and hypertension data using a standardized recording and reporting system.
\nCoordinate training and capacity-building activities for healthcare workers, health extension workers and health facility administers
\nCoordinate mentorship and supportive supervision activities of EDA project coordinators and regional health bureaus.
\nCoordinate the quarterly project supervision in collaboration with EDA project coordinators and health bureaus.
\nCoordinate the overall NCD awareness creation activities, campaigns, and health education programs.
\nCoordinate the regular analysis of surveillance and epidemiological data and share findings with MOH and EDA project manager for appropriate follow up.
\nCollaborate with MOH and EPSS in planning for and monitoring of drug availability and timeliness of drug delivery to all health facilities in the project sites;
\nUndertake other technical assistance activities as deemed appropriate and necessary by the MOH and collaborating Institutes.
\nThe selected candidate is expected to work in unison with the other co-workers including Regional and woreda health bureau.
\nStrengthen collaboration among MOH departments (NCDs), Regional Health Bureaus, Professional associations and NGOs and academic institutions and patient groups
\nFacilitate regular coordination meetings and joint planning sessions
\nPromote effective communication and information sharing among stakeholders
\nSupport advocacy efforts for resource mobilization and policy support
\nSupport and coordinate development and adaptation of training materials, clinical protocols and guidelines
\nSupport strengthening of health information systems (e.g., DHIS2), patient tracking and reporting systems and supply chain systems for essential NCD commodities
\nCoordinate and support the development and implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives at the facility and community levels, ensure adherence to national standards and protocols
\nCoordinate implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
\nShare key performance indicators (KPIs) and key project deliverables with stakeholders
\nFacilitate data review meetings and use of data for decision-making
\nSupport documentation of best practices, success stories, lessons learned
\nContribute to preparation of technical reports and donor updates
\nAbout You
\n4. Qualifications, experience and competencies:<\/p>\n
Qualification and Experience:<\/p>\n
University degree with a master\u2019s in public health, Epidemiology, or related field
\nMinimum of 8 years and above of relevant professional experience in public health programs
\nDemonstrated experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and health systems strengthening
\nStrong knowledge of NCD programs, particularly diabetes and hypertension
\nExperience working with government institutions (MOH, RHBs)
\nFamiliarity with WHO frameworks (e.g., PEN, HEARTS)
\nExcellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills
\nFluency in English and Amharic
\nDesirable:<\/p>\n
Experience working in or with the Ministry of Health
\nExperience in digital health or health information systems
\nStrong understanding of the Ethiopian health system
\nSkills and Competencies:<\/p>\n
Candidates must have good computer skills, especially in Excel. (Applicants are likely to be tested in Excel and MS Office, to confirm their suitability);
\nCandidates must have excellent communication skills with fluency in spoken and written English;
\nWillingness and ability to travel (up to about 15 days in a month) travel within the assigned district to health facilities at different levels, is essential.
\nApplicants with proven analytical skills shall be preferred;
\nStrong coordination and stakeholder management skills
\nStrategic thinking and problem-solving ability
\nAbility to work effectively in a government and multi-partner environment
\nResults-oriented with strong organizational skills
\nTeam player with mentoring and leadership capacity
\n5. Compensation offered:<\/p>\n
Negotiable. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.
\n6. Renumeration:<\/p>\n
The successful candidate shall be issued an initial contract for one year, with possibility of extension based on performance and project need (or funding).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[210],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-33305","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-project-management-and-administration","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Ethiopian-Diabetes-Association.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Senior Project Coordinator","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"210":"Project Management And Administration"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-14","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"https:\/\/ethiojobs.net\/signIn?source=07fDE7xnHO-senior-project-coordinator","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/33305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=33305"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=33305"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=33305"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=33305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}