Implementation Officer Full Time

About EPS and the Project

The Ethiopian Pediatric Society (EPS) is a voluntary association committed to advancing child health in Ethiopia. EPS, with the sub-grant obtained from EngenderHealth is implementing the Integrated RMNCH + PPFP Scale-Up Project in high case load facilities. This initiative aims to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality by increasing the uptake of voluntary FP and integrated RMNCH services at high-caseload facilities across Ethiopia.

EPS’s role focuses on strengthening the FP/RMNCH-N continuum of care, fostering integrated service delivery, and catalyzing scale-up efforts.

Job Description:

The Implementation Officer will lead the execution of project activities at high-caseload facilities, ensuring seamless integration of Newborn care, including KMC, and FP services within RMNCH care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide and coordinate mentorship and technical support to facility staff.
• Coordinate facility-level activities, including KMC and FP integration.
• Conduct on-the-job training for HCWs to improve RMNCH+PPFP service delivery.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to facility staff.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor implementation progress and address challenges.
• Work together with Program learning and M&E officer to learn from the ongoing activities and to continuously improve project implementation approaches
• Required Qualifications and Skills:

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

Duration of Work: 1 year with possible extension based on performance and funding

Tentative Start Date: Immediately

Number of Posts: 1

Station: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to high-caseload health facilities

Education:

• Master’s degree in health science required with at least two years of experience in the area of RMNCH or FP services.

Skills:

• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in electronic data collection software such as ODK, kobo
• Skilled in data interpretation, communication, and use for service improvement
• Experience in mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Familiarity with Ethiopian health systems and service delivery models.