Woreda health security activity project officer

Terms of Employment: Project Span-BasedOrganizational BackgroundThe Health, Development and Anti-Malaria Association (HDAMA) is a civil society organization established on August 23, 1998, by volunteers deeply concerned about the rising burden of malaria in Ethiopia. HDAMA will implement a community-based malaria surveillance initiative along development corridors as part of the USAID-funded Health Security Activity (HSA), in partnership with Project HOPE Ethiopia.This five-year initiative aims to detect malaria cases early, reduce the impact of malaria outbreaks in the Amhara, Afar, and Tigray Regional States by strengthening community-based surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and workforce development at developmental corridorsPosition OverviewThe Woreda HSA project officer will play a critical role in coordinating and implementing community-based malaria surveillance activities within their designated region at developmental corridors. This position involves working closely with regional health bureaus, woreda health office, public health institutes, local partners, and surveillance teams to improve early malaria case detection, testing, and treatment, particularly along developmental corridors.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning & ImplementationLead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors.Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination.Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level.Technical Support & Capacity BuildingProvide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity.Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines.Digital Surveillance & Data ManagementOversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting.Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees.Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards.Monitoring, Reporting & Stakeholder EngagementCoordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities.Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.Other DutiesPerform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.Program Planning & ImplementationLead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors.Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination.Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level.Program Planning & ImplementationLead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors.Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination.Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level.Lead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors.Lead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors.Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination.Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination.Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level.Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level.Technical Support & Capacity BuildingProvide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity.Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines.Technical Support & Capacity BuildingProvide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity.Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines.Provide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels.Provide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity.Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity.Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines.Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines.Digital Surveillance & Data ManagementOversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting.Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees.Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards.Digital Surveillance & Data ManagementOversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting.Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees.Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards.Oversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting.Oversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting.Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees.Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees.Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions.Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards.Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards.Monitoring, Reporting & Stakeholder EngagementCoordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities.Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.Monitoring, Reporting & Stakeholder EngagementCoordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities.Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.Coordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities.Coordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities.Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned.Other DutiesPerform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.Other DutiesPerform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.Perform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.Perform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.

Terms of Employment : Project Span-Based Organizational Background The Health, Development and Anti-Malaria Association (HDAMA) is a civil society organization established on August 23, 1998, by volunteers deeply concerned about the rising burden of malaria in Ethiopia. HDAMA will implement a community-based malaria surveillance initiative along development corridors as part of the USAID-funded Health Security Activity (HSA), in partnership with Project HOPE Ethiopia. This five-year initiative aims to detect malaria cases early, reduce the impact of malaria outbreaks in the Amhara, Afar, and Tigray Regional States by strengthening community-based surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and workforce development at developmental corridors Position Overview The Woreda HSA project officer will play a critical role in coordinating and implementing community-based malaria surveillance activities within their designated region at developmental corridors. This position involves working closely with regional health bureaus, woreda health office, public health institutes, local partners, and surveillance teams to improve early malaria case detection, testing, and treatment, particularly along developmental corridors. Key Responsibilities Program Planning & Implementation Lead the development and implementation of woreda community-based malaria surveillance strategies for development corridors. Establish or reactivate Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for surveillance coordination. Ensure the formation and effective operation of multi sectoral Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) committees at the kebele level. Technical Support & Capacity Building Provide ongoing technical guidance to surveillance officers, TWGs, teams, and partners at regional and woreda levels. Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs, including Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, to build local capacity. Support the revision and updating of national Community and Event-Based Surveillance (CEBS) guidelines. Digital Surveillance & Data Management Oversee the introduction and use of digital surveillance tools for real time data collection and reporting. Ensure effective training and utilization of these tools by health workers and CBS committees. Analyze surveillance data to identify trends, detect outbreaks, and recommend interventions. Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in line with HDAMA, USAID, and national standards. Monitoring, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate with regional health authorities to align surveillance efforts with local health priorities. Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the National HSA Coordinator and relevant stakeholders. Organize and facilitate workshops and seminars to share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned. Other Duties Perform any additional tasks assigned by the National HSA Coordinator to support the achievement of project objectives.