Position Title: Program Manager – Cost Share Model (Proposal Recruitment)

Department/Program: HIV/TB/NCDs

Reports to: HIV Director   

Required Number of position - One

Duty Station: Head Office/Addis Ababa

Remuneration: As per the organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits

Application Deadline: July 18, 2025.

This is proposal-based recruitment, and all subsequent steps in the hiring process will be contingent upon award of the project

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 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. 

We are looking for  a Dynamic and Experienced  Program Manager for the cost-share clinic model. This position will ensure the efficient, timely, and high-quality implementation of this new model, promoting initiatives that drive progressively increasing market share among consumers of private primary healthcare services. The role involves harnessing critical partnerships with national, regional, town, and woreda level health offices. The position holder will oversee planning, monitoring (regular performance reviews), and reporting on program implementation for impact. They will in conjunction with PSI leadership also be expected to support domestic fundraising efforts; and coordinate both internal and external communications across key stakeholders.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the HIV/NCD Director, program teams, and implementing partners’ leadership, coordinate internal and external communication to ensure strategic alignment, effective partnerships, and cohesive program delivery. 

• Provide expertise in developing and executing cost-share clinics as a sustainable business model through increasing healthcare market coverage. 

• Separate and strengthen government relations by ensuring tailored communication strategies and regular joint reviews with all stakeholders and the model’s oversight committee. 

• Ensure sound financial management across all cost-share clinics, including programmatic budgeting, revenue collection and financial expediency towards sustainability (including decisions revolving generated revenue for service delivery improvements). 

• Support and ensure sound effective use, and coordination of resources generated through various financing models embedded within the cost-share model to develop healthcare products that further enhance market coverage of the cost-share model clinics. 

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of all relevant project related procedures, SOPs, and other compliance standards for assured uniform quality across all cost-share model clinics. 

• Quality assurance and monitoring through regular training, mentorship, and supportive supervision. The QA Manager will develop integrated services QA score; conduct regular supervision visits to CSOs; assess CSOs compliance rate; and will undertake EQA and mentorship for quality improvements.

• Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with PSI’s stringent data-to-action requirements (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual program status reports, as well as quarterly financial reports, etc.) 

• In conjunction with stakeholders, develop and execute plans that will result in long-term sustainability of the cost-share model. 

• In consultation with the HIV/NCD Director, participate in government technical working groups and represent PSI Ethiopia's economic empowerment change objectives, strategies and activities. 

• Identify human resources requirements of the project and develop plans for meeting these requirements. 

Job Requirements

• At least six (6) years with a master’s or eight (8) years of experience with first degree in project management, business administration, public health or any other relevant discipline out of which at least four (4) years should be program supervisory/ managerial experience.

• Proficient in MS office applications and program management tools. 

• Detail-oriented with ability to ensure high degree of organization of documentation and other resources. 

• Excellence in oral and written communication, including impactful presentations, with proficiency in English and Amharic languages. 

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Ethiopia.

How to Apply

 By following our 3 steps application process: 

• Fill out the mandatory application form using THIS LINK. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes. 

• Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly marking “Application for Program Manager Position” in the subject line. 

• 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. 

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