Public Health Expert and EHF Project Coordinator – WASH, Nutrition, and Multipurpose Cash Assistance -Hea

HDAMA is seeking qualified candidates for its newly funded Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF) project, which will be implemented in Ambassel Woreda, South Wollo Zone.

Position Summary

The Public Health Expert and EHF Project Coordinator will lead the coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency health activities in Ambassel Woreda. The role will oversee Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs), Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM), Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS) surveillance, health-facility support, and reactive vaccination activities.

The coordinator will also work closely with WASH and Nutrition experts to support integrated implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition, and multipurpose cash assistance activities. The position requires strong coordination with government authorities, health facilities, community structures, humanitarian partners, and project staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field-Level Project Coordination

Coordinate day-to-day project implementation in line with approved plans, budgets, timelines, and donor requirements.

Coordinate field-level Health, Nutrition, and WASH experts to support integrated planning and delivery.

Prepare and update activity plans, schedules, procurement and distribution plans, and implementation trackers.

Liaise with Woreda and zonal authorities, health facilities, communities, and humanitarian partners.

Identify implementation challenges, access constraints, and emerging needs, and recommend solutions.

Represent the project in relevant coordination meetings when delegated by the Project Manager.

2. Public Health and Emergency Response

Lead emergency health interventions in targeted communities and supported health facilities.

Coordinate the deployment and supervision of MHNTs and RRTs, including staffing, supplies, referrals, and reporting.

Support essential primary healthcare and emergency services for vulnerable populations.

Coordinate outbreak preparedness, response, and recovery activities with health authorities and partners.

Monitor service quality and coverage, strengthen referral pathways, and support access to essential medicines and reproductive health kits.

3. PHEM/EWARS Surveillance and Outbreak Response

Support timely disease surveillance, data collection, analysis, reporting, and follow-up.

Ensure suspected alerts are documented, reported, and verified promptly.

Monitor surveillance data for unusual trends and escalate suspected outbreaks or public health threats.

Coordinate operational support for alert verification and field investigations.

Prepare situation updates and reports documenting alerts, investigations, actions taken, and outstanding needs.

4. Training and Capacity Building

Organize cholera and outbreak case-management training for health workers.

Coordinate participant selection, logistics, training materials, attendance records, and documentation.

Follow up with trained health workers to assess the application of skills and identify additional support needs.

5. Reactive and Catch-Up Vaccination

Coordinate vaccination campaigns with health authorities and partners.

Support microplanning, team deployment, community mobilization, and campaign logistics.

Ensure appropriate vaccine handling, cold-chain compliance, and accurate vaccination records.

Monitor coverage, identify missed populations, and prepare campaign reports.

6. Health Supplies and Facility Support

Coordinate the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of emergency medical supplies and reproductive health kits to seven supported facilities and MHNTs.

Support the provision of basic medical equipment, including blood pressure machines, thermometers, and stethoscopes.

Monitor stock levels, storage conditions, expiry dates, and replenishment needs.

Coordinate last-mile deliveries and approved referral or ambulance operating costs.

Identify minor rehabilitation, equipment replacement, and furniture needs at supported facilities.

Maintain complete distribution records and obtain acknowledgment from receiving facilities.

7. Risk Communication and Community Engagement

Coordinate risk communication and community engagement (RCCE/SBCC) messages with health authorities and community representatives.

Support the production and distribution of information materials, billboards, and radio messages.

Engage community leaders, volunteers, and women’s groups to promote disease prevention, vaccination, available services, and referrals.

Support feedback and complaint mechanisms and ensure community concerns are appropriately addressed.

8. WASH, Nutrition, and Multipurpose Cash Assistance

Coordinate field-level implementation with WASH and Nutrition experts.

Promote integration across health, WASH, and nutrition interventions, including community outreach and referrals.

Identify priority locations and vulnerable households with local authorities and community structures.

Coordinate multipurpose cash assistance schedules, community communication, referrals, and monitoring with relevant technical leads.

Track implementation progress and escalate operational or technical challenges.

9. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

Maintain accurate records of activities, beneficiaries, services delivered, supplies distributed, challenges, and lessons learned.

Submit regular field reports to the Project Manager, including progress against indicators and planned next steps.

Contribute to donor reports, situation reports, and activity reports.

Verify reported data through facility records, field visits, and activity documentation.

Document success stories and photographs only where appropriate consent has been obtained.

Protect confidential beneficiary information in accordance with data-protection requirements.

10. Supervision, Compliance, and Safety

Provide field-level guidance and promote a respectful, collaborative working environment.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procurement and financial procedures, safeguarding standards, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Promote staff safety and compliance with applicable security and health procedures.

Report safeguarding concerns, suspected fraud, and other serious incidents through appropriate channels.

Key Deliverables

Timely implementation of health, WASH, nutrition, and multipurpose cash assistance activities.

Emergency medical supplies and reproductive health kits delivered to targeted facilities and MHNTs.

Cholera and outbreak case-management training conducted for health workers.

Operational support provided for reactive or catch-up vaccination campaigns.

PHEM/EWARS reporting materials distributed and alert-verification activities supported.

RCCE/SBCC materials produced and disseminated.

Basic medical equipment provided and approved facility improvement needs addressed.

Accurate and timely reports submitted to the Project Manager and relevant coordination bodies.

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Public Health or Water Resources, or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

At least five years of experience in health-related humanitarian programming.

Experience in disease surveillance, data management, and using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Demonstrated experience leading health interventions, including project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of public health best practices and standards, including Sphere, WHO, and UNICEF guidelines.

Skills and Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and relevant local languages.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, and cultural sensitivity.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in humanitarian field settings.

Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites in Ambassel Woreda.

Commitment to organizational safeguarding, protection, and code-of-conduct standards.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV and cover letter by email.

Email:recruitment@hdama.org
Email subject: Public Health Expert and EHF Project Coordinator

Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Application deadline: November 3, 2026

The announcement states that registration is open for five working days from the date of announcement. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

Duty Station: Wuchalie Town, Ambassel Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia.