Job Summary
The Zonal Project Coordinator provides overall technical leadership, guidance, and quality assurance for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of CGPP health initiatives. The role focuses on communicable disease control, including polio eradication, routine immunization, and outbreak response. The coordinator ensures all activities align with World Vision Ethiopia’s national strategy, government priorities, and donor requirements, while strengthening the capacity of field staff and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Coordination
- Plan, implement, and oversee CGPP activities, including immunization campaigns, polio SIAs, and disease surveillance
- Coordinate with field staff, government offices, and community volunteers for timely delivery
- Supervise and support field teams to meet project targets
- Ensure alignment with national health priorities, GPEI strategies, and donor requirements
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Conduct field visits to monitor activities, provide technical guidance, and address operational challenges
- Collect, analyze, and validate data for reporting
- Submit accurate and timely reports to CGPP, government partners, and donors
Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Strengthen technical capacity of health workers, volunteers, and community mobilizers
- Ensure adherence to global and national immunization and surveillance standards
- Share best practices and lessons learned to improve program quality
Community Engagement & Social Mobilization
- Promote community participation in immunization and disease surveillance
- Build partnerships with community leaders and local structures
- Support strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and reach underserved populations
Coordination & Partnership
- Collaborate with government health offices at woreda, zonal, and regional levels
- Participate in Health and Nutrition Cluster meetings and inter-agency forums
- Engage with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and community partners for harmonized responses
Required Education & Training
- BSc/MPH Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Epidemiology, Global/Community Health, RH, Health Service Management, or related studies
- Specialized training in immunization, polio eradication, disease surveillance, MEAL, project management, or leadership is preferred
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in public health program management
- At least 3 years in managerial or technical leadership roles within an INGO or UN agency
- Experience in designing, implementing, and managing immunization or communicable disease programs
- Proven ability to coordinate with government offices, partners, and community structures
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Experience in managing health/nutrition projects in emergency and development contexts
- Strong MEAL skills for evidence-based program improvement
- Leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities
- Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and technical writing
- Ability to travel frequently to project sites
How to Apply
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Notes
- World Vision is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and has zero tolerance for abuse
- Applicants with unsuitable backgrounds will not be hired