Vacancy Announcement: Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer

The Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA), in collaboration with Jhpiego under the U.S. Department of State–funded HRH Project, invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Woreda Human Resources for Health (HRH) Health System Strengthening Officer.

Summary Scope of Work: The Woreda HRH Health System Strengthening Officer will support the Jhpiego-led HRH Project funded by the U.S. Department of State. Serving in an integrated HRH role, the primary purpose of this position is to strengthen health workforce management across the healthcare system, primarily within the public sector while supporting select private sector engagements at the local government authority level.

The role will focus on enhancing pre‑service and in‑service education for multidisciplinary health cadres, building capacity in Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG), and strengthening overall human resource planning, development, and management. The Officer will support the implementation of integrated HRH interventions that improve woreda and health facilities’ leadership, governance, management, and workforce systems, while institutionalizing data‑driven HRH planning, learning, and decision‑making to create the organizational and institutional conditions necessary for health professionals to perform effectively and deliver high‑quality health services.

Key areas of support will include:

• Improving organizational structure and staffing.

• Strengthening HR leadership and governance development.

• Evidence‑based planning for human resources.

• Supporting integrated Human Resources Information System (iHRIS) implementation.

• Enhancing HR management including recruitment, deployment, motivation, and retention.

• Supporting health education and workforce regulation.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and prior experience in HRH program implementation, with demonstrated knowledge in pre‑service education, CPD, and primary health care services. Experience working with health management structures of local government and other key stakeholders is essential. Working closely with Jhpiego’s Hub HRH Coordinator and Area Implementation Team (AIT) members, the Officer will be expected to complete deliverables on time and achieve results effectively.

Duty Stations: Semera, Mekele, Bahir Dar, Jigjiga, Shashemene, and Sodo

 Position Type: Full-time, fixed-term (11 months)

Required Staff: Six

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line technical support to WoHOs and PHCUs for HRH interventions including competency-based education, CPD, workforce planning, HRH management, and digital HRH systems.

• Support local capacity building, coaching, and mentorship on HRH functions at woreda and facility levels.

• Institutionalize use of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) Tool for workforce planning.

• Implement innovative deployment, motivation, and retention schemes to address workforce shortages.

• Coordinate peer-to-peer learning across PHCUs.

• Strengthen HRH data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making, including iHRIS implementation.

• Support public-private partnerships to ensure comprehensive HRH data coverage.

• Conduct supportive supervision visits on HRH functions.

• Document success stories, lessons learned, and program results.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.

• Experience developing communication products for HRH interventions.

Qualifications:

• MSc in Nursing with at least 2 years’ proven HRH program experience, OR BSc in Nursing with at least 3 years’ proven HRH program experience.

• Experience in HRH program implementation, pre‑service education, CPD, and primary health care services is advantageous.

• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Project Coordinator, Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) (structural)

• Reports to: Hub HRH Coordinator (functional)

• Supervises: None

How To Apply

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and relevant credentials to  THIS LINK

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