Based in: Addis Ababa

Vacancy type: External

Duration of contract: 10 days  

Required number: One

Remuneration: As per the organization pay scale 

Application Deadline: June 28, 2024

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.

Population Services International-Ethiopia (PSI/E) commenced operations in Ethiopia in 2003 and has since successfully implemented multiple projects at scale through established partnerships with the GOE, local NGOs and communities nationwide. The mission of PSI/E is to measurably improve the health outcomes of poor and vulnerable people in Ethiopia to promote the utilization products and services, through evidence-driven communication approaches.   Currently, PSI-Ethiopia has an integrated health services approach in the areas of Adolescent and Youth sexual and reproductive health program Family Planning program, MNCH smart pathway, HIV/AIDS, WASH, and non-communicable disease.

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 to 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. 

PSI Ethiopia’s head offices is based in Addis Ababa; in addition to the capital’s headquarters, the operations are run through regional offices located in Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, South and satellite offices in Adama, Desie, Jigjiga towns.   PSI is committed to enhancing access to family planning methods, including the introduction and scale-up of the subcutaneous injectable contraceptive, DMPA-SC (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Subcutaneous). As part of our ongoing efforts, we aim to support the self-injection of DMPA-SC to empower women with greater autonomy over their reproductive health. This initiative requires the finalization of an introduction plan, development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools, and creation of comprehensive training materials.

Objectives

• The objective of this consultancy is to support the PSI and MOH in the effective introduction and scale-up of DMPA-SC for self-injection by finalizing the DMPA-SC introduction plan and developing M&E tools.

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. Review and Finalize DMPA-SC SI Introduction Plan

• Assess the current draft of the DMPA-SC introduction plan.

• Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including health officials, service providers, and National Self-care Network/TWG.

• Incorporate feedback to finalize the introduction plan, ensuring alignment with national health policies and strategies.

• Facilitate 2 days’ workshop

• Present the developed national DMPA-SC for SI Introduction plan to the MOH.

2. Draft DMPA-SC SI Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Tools

• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of the DMPA-SC self-injection program.

• Draft a comprehensive M&E framework that includes baseline assessments, regular monitoring, and evaluations.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

1. A finalized DMPA-SC SI introduction plan and present to the MOH.

2. Draft comprehensive M&E tools, including data collection instruments and an M&E framework.

3. Facilitate 2 days workshop and putting together the feedback and comments from the workshop, summary report.

Duration

The consultancy will be for a period of 10 (ten) days.

Job Requirements

Your Background 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Medical Doctor, advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in family planning program design and implementation.

• Expertise in developing M&E frameworks and tools.

• Strong background in training and capacity building.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

1. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org by clearly marking “Application for Consultant to support Self-Care and DMPA-SC for Self-Injection initiatives in Ethiopia” in the subject line.

2. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. 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.

Please be informed that, in the meantime, we will review the received applications before the deadline.

Application deadline is June 28, 2024. 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.