JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.

Activity overview

USAID Quality Healthcare Activity (QHA) aims at improving health outcomes through improved readiness of health facilities to deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services, increased management and accountability for quality service delivery, and restoration of services in health facilities in conflict-affected areas. QHA's strategies and implementation approaches will help the government of Ethiopia build public and private health care systems that are responsive, resilient, and sustainable. QHA will cover urban and peri-urban primary health care units (PHCU) and referral health facilities in select regions and woredas. The Activity, through funding support from USAID, will be implemented by JSI in collaboration with Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI), Project HOPE, and Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA) for five years (May 01, 2023 - April 30, 2028).

Position summary

The Newborn and Child Health (NCH) Advisor is responsible for overseeing technical interventions of the Activity on Newborn and Child Health and related areas. The advisor is also responsible to provide technical assistance to area implementation team (AIT) and partners, coordinate overall NCH and related activities, and represent QHA on different NCH related platforms as required.

Duties and responsibilities

·       Develop NCH annual plans of the Activity in consultation with the RMNCAH team lead and other teams of the Activity.

·       In consultation with RMNCAH Team Lead and other teams of the Activity, design and implement NCH interventions in the interventions sites at different levels of the health system.

·       Write quarter and annual NCH reports of the Activity.

·       Provide technical assistance to area implementation team, consortium member partners, government entities and others on areas of NCH.  

·       Develop NCH related manuals, guidelines, standard operating procedures, protocols and other documents as needed.

·       Identify opportunities for and conduct operational research on NCH in collaboration with research, monitoring-evaluation-learning (MEL) and knowledge management (KM) teams.

·       Publish NCH documents including technical briefs, lessons learned, best practices in collaboration with knowledge management team and share with stakeholders on different fora.

·       Participate in the Activity meetings as required and provide updates on NCH innovative and strategic approaches.

·       Represent the Activity in various NCH technical meetings, working groups, and conferences.

·       Work closely with RMNCAH team lead and other Activity members to meet key NCH milestones and deliverables, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot any challenges to the Activity’s NCH related implementations.

·       Collaborate with other USAID and non-USAID investments on NCH to capture best practices, identify potential NCH related interventions for scale up and continuity.

·       Collaborate with MEL and KM teams to establish a monitoring system to track quality and reach of activities; ensure lessons learned from implementation inform adaptation.

·       Specific responsibilities include working on essential newborn care, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care, family centered care, introduction of NCH innovations, early childhood development, etc.

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity. 

Job Requirements

·       Advanced degree in health fields with specialized training and/or experience related to Newborn and Child health [MD with specialty (pediatrics and child health specialty is a plus) or PhD preferred].

·       At least 10 years of technical and programmatic experience on NCH.

·       Experience on protocols, manuals and training materials development.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Able to promote team work and effort.

·       Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

·       Proven experience of working along the health system - community, primary health care units and referral hospitals

·       Experience of interacting with local governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials is desired.

·       Computer skills in word, power point and Excel. 

·       Skills in data processing.

·       Able to work with minimum supervision.

Being able to communicate with more than one local language is a plus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply at CLICK HERE  please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D