Position: Cluster Coordinator
Reports to: Area Manager - Mekelle
Location: Mekelle
Monthly salary range: - $ 1,283.00 - 1,800.00
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.
Project Overview
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.
The Cluster Coordinator holds a critical leadership and accountability role responsible for the planning, implementation, and performance oversight of all MIHR-E project activities within the assigned cluster or zone. S/he provides integrated technical assistance across all project thematic areas—including Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition, and Health Security—to Zonal/Woreda Health Offices, Primary Hospitals, and PHCUs. S/he is responsible for supervising the cluster team, ensuring that all program activities and resources are managed effectively, transparently, and aligned with USG funding requirements and the project's strategic objectives for health system resilience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Lead the development of integrated annual implementation plans in close collaboration with government counterparts (Zonal/Woreda Health Offices) and implementing partners.
Team Supervision: Directly supervise and mentor the Cluster Team (including technical officers, program assistants, and support staff), ensuring capacity development and high-quality performance across all project thematic areas.
Resource Stewardship: Maintain accountability for the efficient, responsible, and transparent management of resources allocated to the cluster office, in accordance with MIHR-E and donor financial regulations.
Reporting: Prepare and submit high-quality, integrated monthly, quarterly, and annual program and financial reports detailing progress, performance metrics, and key achievements against the project work plan.
Operational Planning: Prepare monthly program plans and corresponding budget forecasts for each thematic area to ensure the effective flow of activities.
Technical Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical guidance and oversight to Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in all MIHR-E program portfolios (e.g., MNCH/Nutrition, Health Security, Demand creation, QI).
Workforce Capacity: Ensure the Cluster Team has the requisite capacity to provide and follow up on training in all thematic areas, supporting the goal of a competent and resilient health workforce.
Excellence Centers: Collaborate closely with the public sector to develop "Centers of Excellence" (COEs) within health facilities for key programmatic areas, promoting standardization and local learning.
Data Use and HMIS: Actively support Zonal/Woreda Health Offices in the robust use of HMIS/DHIS2 data for performance review, evidence-based decision-making, and accurate reporting.
Digital Health: Champion and monitor the implementation and proper use of electronic data recording and reporting systems throughout the cluster to enhance data quality.
Partner Harmonization: Collaborate and coordinate closely with field officers from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other development partners receiving support from MIHR-E or other initiatives, ensuring efforts are harmonized and mutually reinforcing.
Supportive Supervision: Assist Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices in conducting joint, integrated supportive supervision across the cluster.
Monitoring and Documentation: Conduct follow-up activities to Woredas, health facilities, and communities for program monitoring. Regularly document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned to inform broader project strategies and contribute to local knowledge.
Local Planning: Provide technical support and contribute to the development of robust, data-informed annual woreda-based planning and review meetings.
Job Requirements
Education: Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Service Management, or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health program management, with a strong focus on integrated family health programs (MNCH, Nutrition) and overall management of primary health care at the district or zonal level.
Management Skills: Proven experience in supervising a diverse team, managing resources, and coordinating a diverse set of activities across multiple geographic sites.
Capacity Building: Demonstrated experience in managing, conducting, and following up on training programs using participatory methods.
Partnership Experience: Experience in working closely with local non-governmental organizations and government counterparts is highly desirable.
Language: Fluency in the English language (written and verbal) is required. Mandatory fluency in one of the primary local languages of the areas of assignment is essential for operational effectiveness.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel frequently within the project Woredas and Kebeles, and possess excellent knowledge of the region of assignment.
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/
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.
