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Project Manager, Regional Project Coordinator

Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Professionals Association (EPHLA)

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Natural Science

Microbiology

Mekelle,Afar,Addis Ababa

6 years - 10 years

3 Positions

2025-10-23

to

2025-10-28

Required Skills

perform project management

Fields of study

Project Management

Microbiology

Full Time

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Job Description

Organization: Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Association (EPHLA)

Location: Addis Ababa, Afar and Tigray

Position: Project manager, Regional Project coordinator

Required number: 03

Salary: Attractive/Negotiable

Provide overall leadership, technical oversight, and management of the Health Security Activity (HSA) laboratory capacity building project implemented by EPHLA. Ensure that activities are well-coordinated, results-oriented, and compliant with Project HOPE and Government of Ethiopia (GoE) policies and procedures

Major Activities and Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Management

  • Lead the development and implementation of annual and semiannual project work plans in line with the HSA objectives.

  • Ensure alignment of project activities with national laboratory and AMR strategies.

  • Oversee the execution of project plans, timelines, and deliverables across regions and partner hospitals.

  • Manage and supervise the project coordination team and ensure efficient task delegation.

B. Technical Leadership

  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for AMR laboratory capacity building initiatives.

  • Guide implementation of laboratory quality management systems (QMS), AMR surveillance, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions.

  • Ensure technical soundness of training materials, mentorship activities, and laboratory improvement plans.

C. Coordination and Partnership Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison between EPHLA, Project HOPE, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), and regional health bureaus.

  • Coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and implementing institutions to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication.

  • Facilitate joint planning and review meetings with the EPHLA and other stakeholders.

D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

  • Oversee data collection, documentation, and reporting according to the Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (LME) framework.

  • Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of quarterly and semiannual performance reports.

  • Use monitoring data to inform decision-making and adaptive management.

F. Capacity Building and Supervision

  • Provide mentorship and oversight to regional project coordinators and technical staff.

  • Identify technical assistance needs and coordinate with consultants or partners to address them.

  • Organize and facilitate national-level workshops, review meetings, and training sessions.

G. Communication, Visibility, and Compliance

  • Ensure USAID visibility and branding requirements are properly implemented.

  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and document project success stories.

Key Deliverables

  • Approved annual and semiannual work plans

  • Periodic progress and financial reports

  • Documented capacity improvement in supported laboratories

  • Coordination and review meeting reports

  • Final project performance and sustainability report

Job Requirements

Education

  • Lab background with MSC in microbiology/MPH/Project management 

Experience:

  • 6-10years relevant skills and experience

How To Apply

Deadline: October 25, 2025(five Consecutive days)

Address: yamibb25@gmail.com

Stadium Sahlesilase Building 1st floor EPHLA Office

Fields Of Study

Project Management

Microbiology

Skills Required

perform project management