Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Project Leadership and Coordination:
● Independently produce high-quality deliverables and manage work plan activities, coordinating with relevant teams and clients, assuming various roles as needed based on project requirements.
● Serve as a representative and brand ambassador for in Supply, actively participating in working groups, giving and attending debriefings, to promote our work, and sharing key information within the organization.
● Act as an activity manager for the specific workstream stream in Ethiopia, handling routine project and budget management and providing accountability, and technical leadership to plan and oversee the Sub-Obj 4 activities in Ethiopia as per the defined workplan and statement of work. The core focus of this role is to co-create data use approaches, practices, and tools at the regional level in 2 Woredas, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the performance and management of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH) supplies.
● Monitor and ensure the progress of project implementation, emphasizing quality, accountability, and operational efficiency for key deliverables.
Supply Chain and Logistics Management:
● Utilize in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, specifically in the context of RMNCH supplies in Ethiopia, to provide technical guidance and support.
● Mentor and build the capacity of healthcare workers at various levels (Region and Woredas) within the health system to enhance their supply chain competencies.
● Advocate for the adoption of new approaches and strategies within the Regional
Health Bureaus and other relevant stakeholders to improve RMNCH supply chains.
● Co-develop SOPs, and curriculum and lead and/or facilitate training to build the capacity of others in various aspects of the supply chain.
● Demonstrate practical and real results in adopting, adapting, and implementing data use for RHMNCH supply chains at woreda and possibly health facility levels that can inspire confidence in the approach for potential scale-up
Data Utilization and Analysis:
● Leverage data to inform root cause analysis, problem-solving, and action planning for supply chain improvement, building on in Supply’s experience in other geographies
● Extend and triangulate supply chain data appropriately with data for program implementation, co-develop and implement solutions and improvement plans, and conduct quality assurance for deliverables as necessary.
● Lead and oversee team members in analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data and visually presenting it to diverse audiences.
● Oversee and support data collection, regular data review, and analysis of project and
program monitoring indicators, along with facilitating adaptive learning sessions.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
● Collaborate with government institutions, non-governmental organizations, donors,
and other partners to promote data utilization and evidence as core methodologies for understanding problems and driving actions, decisions, and solution development.
● Actively participate in technical calls and meetings, maintain regular communication
and coordination with team members, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
● Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team, integrating Human-Centered Design (HCD), Quality Improvement (QI), adaptive learning, and other relevant approaches to refine tools, methodologies, and strategies. Serve as an early adopter and advocate for trying and demonstrating new approaches
Mentorship and Coaching:
● Provide mentorship and coaching to peers and staff at the region and Woredas
through the project implementation. Client and Partner Engagement:
● Apply creative approaches to engage with partners and clients, promoting a
customer-centric reputation and brand.
● Represent in Supply Health in working groups and facilitate communication and
collaboration with partners on the ground to ensure support and sustainability.
New Business Development:
● Support new business development efforts and proposals by gathering, interpreting,
and synthesizing relevant data, investigating problems, generating reports, and adapting visuals and analytics to support projects.
● Contribute to the documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and publications through data generation, analytics, and visuals.
Cultural and Organizational Alignment:
● Demonstrate a commitment to the in Supply brand and embrace continuous professional and personal growth.
● Participate in learning and embrace growth-focused goal setting, be open- minded, and be willing to do the hard work of real learning and innovation.
Travel:
● Travel within Ethiopia and the designated region for project implementation and organizational objectives, with more than 50% of travel anticipated.
Other Duties:
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
● Bachelor degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Supply Chain, or any health-related field with a focus on commodity management and supply chain data use and visibility.
● A masters degree in a health-related field with technical experience in global health or development. Degrees in supply chain or data-related disciplines are highly desirable
Experience:
● A minimum of 7-10 years of work experience in global health, health systems strengthening, or development, with at least five years of experience in supply chain management.
● Demonstrated experience in implementing supply chain solutions and building relationships with the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Bureau in Ethiopia.
● Familiarity with the international donor community, including bilateral and multilateral donor agencies and private foundations.
● Specific expertise in health and/or logistics management information systems, implementation of digital health solutions, and/or designing and supporting data use and data review approaches is highly desirable, and preferred candidates will be given priority.
● Proficiency in quantitative and analytical skills, including data mining, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
● Strong teamwork skills, self-management, proactive, and clear communication abilities.
● Comfortable with using Excel for analysis, statistical software, and/or data visualization
software highly desirable.
● Strong experience in building partnerships and Prior experience working in Ethiopia,
especially in the regions and woreda level.
● Proven ability to lead, manage, and build capacity in teams.
● Excellent writing, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
● Proficiency in Google Suites and MS Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
● Proficiency in English and Amharic.
● Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, work independently
JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children are 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 is also 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.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form no later than October 25, 2023.
Fill out the online application form using this form: CLIK HERE. If you don’t fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.
Submit your resume and cover letter to dhtechnicaljobs@jsi.com
You must include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If this is not included, your application will not be considered.
Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.
Application deadline: October 25 2023.
