Education: Master’s degree in Public Health or related health discipline.

Company Overview
Amref Health Africa, founded in 1957, is the largest African-based international health development organization, implementing over 180 programs across 35 African countries. The organization focuses on community-led, people-centered health systems to ensure quality and affordable healthcare delivery.

Job Summary
The Project Officer will provide technical assistance and coordination for the Integrated Health System Strengthening (IHSS) project at the subnational level. The role involves supporting integration of key health system pillars—Human Resources for Health (HRH), Health Care Financing (HCF), Data, and Leadership & Governance—ensuring achievement of project targets, and maintaining collaboration with government and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities in alignment with regional and woreda health plans.
• Conduct project reviews, define objectives, and revise indicators.
• Manage administrative functions including logistics, finance, and procurement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government counterparts and stakeholders.
• Support capacity-building and supervision on leadership, governance, HRH, HCF, and health system inputs.
• Monitor project activities, document lessons learned, and support data quality assessments.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Coordinate integration with other Amref projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related health discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health systems strengthening, preferably in Governance, Healthcare Financing, and health systems inputs.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel extensively and work within Amref policies.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Applications are free of charge and must be sent through official channels.

Additional Information
Amref Health Africa is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, promoting diversity, and maintaining a non-smoking work environment.

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