Organization Background
JSI is a global nonprofit dedicated to improving lives through better health and education outcomes for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 30 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality and equity in access of RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC), including community health programs, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.
The Momentum Integrated Health Resilience project is implemented by a consortium led by IMA World Health, is a global initiative that partners with governments and local stakeholders in fragile states and regions. MIHR’s objective is to save lives through increased access to high-quality MNCH-Nutrition life-saving interventions, strengthening partnerships with local organizations, and improving adaptive management to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies. MIHR focuses on equipping health institutions and frontline workers with the skills, tools, and resources to sustainably address the leading causes of maternal and child deaths. In Ethiopia, the project has three main objectives: 1) Enhance health facilities' readiness to provide essential quality MCH and nutrition services; 2) Improve access to and utilization of quality MCH and nutrition services through contextualized service delivery models; and 3) Enhance health security by improving emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, and outbreak response.
Position Summary
The Technical Lead for Health System Resilience and Emergency Preparedness provides senior management and strategic oversight for integrated program activities across surveillance, PHEM, and health facility WaSH/IPC in Ethiopia. The role focuses on collaborating with MoH, EPHI, RHBs, and local implementing partners, ensuring program activities are aligned with national public health strategies. This position serves as the primary resource manager and external liaison, overseeing budget execution (including crisis modifiers) and representing the project at high-level national cluster meetings and with the donor organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high-level technical direction to the Surveillance, PHEM, and Health Facility WaSH/IPC Advisors to ensure activities are integrated, mutually reinforcing, and contribute effectively to core IHR capacities.
Guide efforts to build sustainable capacity within Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) and local partner organizations to manage and sustain public health emergency systems, aligning with the State Department's resilience goals.
Oversee the development, adaptation, and consistent application of evidence-based tools and guidelines for epidemic detection, outbreak response, and health facility infection prevention measures.
Directly supervise the three technical advisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team while ensuring staff development and adhering to project HR policies.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the Ministry of Health (MoH) and EPHI, ensuring the program is embedded within and strengthening the Ethiopian government's public health system.
Actively participate and represent the program in relevant national coordination mechanisms, such as Cluster Level Meetings and Technical Working Groups (TWGs), particularly those related to Health, WASH, and Public Health Emergency Management.
Serve as a key liaison to the donor organization, ensuring clear communication of technical progress, challenges, and strategic direction.
Oversee the planning, activation, and rapid deployment of resources from the Crisis Modifier mechanism, ensuring effective and timely response to emerging health threats and outbreaks.
Manage the overall technical budget for the resilience and emergency preparedness portfolio, ensuring timely execution against the approved work plan and effective utilization of resources.
Contribute to the timely submission of high-quality technical reports and deliverables to the donor and GOE, documenting program impact, lessons learned, and alignment with national and USG strategic objectives.
Job Requirements
A Master’s degree in Public Health or any other related field with at least 10 years’ experience in technically leading/advising large-scale Global health security and PHEM programs in Ethiopia;
At least five years of related work experience, especially supporting the US government (or other funders);
Knowledge of and experience working in collaboration with MOH, international and local donor agencies, and health facilities at both the national and regional levels;
Demonstrated ability to improve the quality of Ethiopian public health services on a large scale;
A good working knowledge of the guidelines and protocols related to GHS/PHEM;
Strong organizational skills; be self-driven and able to work effectively under pressure;
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and be comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative methods, and have solid computer skills (writing, data collection, analysis, and reporting skills);
Knowledge of the relevant Ethiopian national health policies, strategies and structures;
Demonstrated knowledge of the Ethiopian health system, and ability to build and sustain strong relationships with national partners;
Ability to develop, implement, and monitor project activities, including documenting project learning;
Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills;
Ability to travel to various regions throughout Ethiopia.
JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is 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/WEI is 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, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected
veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D
How To Apply
Interested applicants who met the above minimum requirements should send and apply at THIS LINK. Please submit Only your application letter and CV in English detailing your experiance , exposure and skills that are relevant to the post. Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
