Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Project Advisor DMPA-SC for Self-Inject

Department/Program: AY FP (RISE)

Level: D1

Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor Adolescent Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (AYSRH)

Based in: Addis Ababa

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: October 23, 2020

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 a dynamic Project Advisor who excels in building relationships and partnerships and knows how to effectively coordinate with a variety of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who loves challenges and is excited to expand women’s contraceptive options and access through the introduction of DMPA-SC for self-inject in Ethiopia.

The Project Advisor will support the framework of the Smart Start Scale-up and system strengthening Program called RISE (Roadmap to Integrate Smart Start in Ethiopia) program to expand the FP choice of Ethiopia women and girls. Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor for AYSRH, the Project Advisor will be responsible to co-manage with the MoH the introduction of DMPA-SC for self-inject through a pilot project conducted in the Ethiopian public health system. Also, we are looking for someone who has excellent relationships with the different departments within the MoH and who can form partnerships, engage, and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders to advance the introduction of DMPA-SC in Ethiopia.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Essential Functions

You will work under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor for AYSRH on the following:

DMPA-SC Pilot Project:

• Oversee all aspects involved with the planning and execution of the pilot project, making sure the study is on track.
• Identify and communicate any risks and operational barriers impacting the successful completion of the pilot project.
• Liaise with PSI’s local and regional evidence teams, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, the Ministry of Health and external partners, making sure all partners and key stakeholders are involved and informed of progress and of any operational barriers. 

Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination:

• Form partnerships manage relationships and facilitate collaboration with a broad array of external partners and the different departments within the MoH to introduce DMPA-SC for self-inject.
• Convene regular coordination meetings and create a consortium comprised of key stakeholders (i.e. INGOs, MoH, donors) who are interested in DMPA-SC for self-inject. The consortium will serve as a platform to inform and ensure progress on introducing DMPA-SC for self-inject through the pilot project; and will also serve to inform, educate and share lessons learned and tools from experiences among other organizations and other countries with experience introducing DMPA-SC and taking it to scale.
• Represent PSI/Ethiopia at the FP TWG to provide regular update on the status of the project and incorporate the technical inputs from partners as this project will be implemented in close collaboration with the health sector.

Documentation of lessons learned:

• With the Sr. Technical Advisor for AYSRH and other stakeholders, document lessons learned from the pilot study and the process of introducing DMPA-SC; disseminate project learnings externally. 

Job Requirements

Your background

What are we looking for? The basics

• Master’s degree in Clinical Nursing, Public Health or related field with five (5) years of demonstrated experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nursing, Public Health or related field with seven (7) years of demonstrated experience
• Experience in family planning and particularly with working in partnership with the MoH, MNCH Directorate.

 What would get us excited?

• Technical experience and/or knowledge of self-care initiatives and DMPA-SC is an asset.
• Excellent representation skills and the ability to form partnerships.
• Proven experience managing, supporting, or conducting research studies
• Ability to work within a very innovative and dynamic type of program.
• Have a problem solving and can-do mentality.
• Computer application skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and other local languages.
• Excellent facilitation skills for high-level meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team spirit.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% time away from head office.
• Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver in time under stressful situations without compromising quality.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

 By following our 3 steps application process:

1.      Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2.      Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Project Advisor DMPA-SC for Self-Inject Position” in the subject line.

3.      Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline October 23, 2020 We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability