Amref Health Africa is seeking a Primary Healthcare Director to guide its health systems investment through primary health care. This position will primarily oversee the Gates Foundation supported initiative, “Improving Primary Health Care Service Delivery”  the pastoralist communities contingent upon funding. Moreover, this position will provide technical leadership in primary health care, community engagement and empowerment, and multi sectoral collaboration efforts of Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia. Under this umbrella, the Primary Healthcare Director will oversee key technical areas that include: human resource development, healthcare financing, digital solutions and social behavioral change with the context of PHC approach. The position will lead the strategic design and implementation, technical standardization and building in-house capacity to strengthen PHC, including government support in the implementation of the Health Extension Program. As part of supporting resilient health system, this Primary Healthcare Director will also facilitate Amref’s efforts of responding to crisis at community and PHCUs level to support efforts of the health sector in maintaining basic health services at times of shock.

Duties and Responsibilites:

• Lead projects focusing on PHC, including operationalizing the HEP road map for optimal implementation of Amref’s strategy; Ensure proper integration with other RMNCH and WASH program activities for better improved outcome and synergy;

• Oversee any public health emergencies that occurring program interventions areas and coordinate with other directors and program managers;

Staff Management

• Provide regular support and supervision to staff under direct line management. This includes (but is not limited to) the formulation of individual work plans (with agreed indicators of achievement) based on project work plans and/or job descriptions. It also includes regularly scheduled supervision and performance management meetings to assess progress against agree outputs;

• Facilitate capacity building of Amref’s technical staffs on their technical competency; provide regular knowledge and skill update to all technical staff on their technical competency related to human resources for health, health financing, digital solutions and social behavior change;

Representation and Networking

• At the request of the Senior Director, represent Amref with donors, the Ethiopian government, Ethiopian civil society organizations and NGOs working in Ethiopia; participate in technical PHC forums, policy dialogue and technical working groups, as well as multi-sectoral platforms;

• Foster strong partnerships and build networks with MOH, RHB, The Gates Foundation, local health institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience working on PHC programs and community health domains especially in HEP and PHC reforms at national and/or regional level, with minimum of five years in senior leadership and management position.

Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, strong analytical skills and critical thinking, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels;

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders and other partners;

• Strong leadership, collaborative, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Strong IT literacy

• Willingness to travel extensively within the country (30% of the time)

How To Apply

If you are Interested? Please visit our website using THIS LINK to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be May 30th 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref HealtH Africa 

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submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order to submit your application.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for the position

• An up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience.

The closing date for applications is May 30th 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note:

• Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

• We have not retained any agents in connection with this recruitment.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.