Project Coordinator - PMCCS

The Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Coordinator will lead a nationwide Post Measles Vaccination Campaign Coverage Survey (PMCCS) in Ethiopia. This critical role involves overseeing all aspects of the survey, from protocol development and ethical clearance to data collection, analysis, and final report submission. The coordinator will possess a strong background in public health, epidemiology, statistics, and survey methodologies, with a proven track record of leading large-scale health research projects, specifically with a strong emphasis on immunization programs and vaccination campaigns.

Overall Project Leadership:

• Serve as the primary technical and managerial lead for the entire PMCCS project.
• Ensure the project adheres to the WHO Vaccination Coverage Cluster Surveys: Reference Manual and all steering committee guidance.
• Oversee the successful and timely completion of all project deliverables within the allocated timeframe (3-4 months).
• Maintain regular communication with WHO and other immunization partners, providing weekly status updates and formal reports upon delivery of each milestone.

Survey Design and Planning:

• Lead the development of a comprehensive survey protocol based on WHO recommendations.
• Lead the process of obtaining ethical clearance from authorized Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Lead the design of the sampling structure of the survey, ensuring scientific rigor and representativeness across all regions and city administrations (Addis Ababa, Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Central Ethiopia, Dire-Dawa, Gambella, Harari, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, and Tigray).
• Identify primary questions influencing survey design and sample size determination.
• Lead the setting of inferential goals and define the overall survey design.
• Responsible for a clear analysis plan, including table shells and proposed report figures.

Execution and Data Management:

• Develop concrete plans for the survey and fieldwork, including setting the survey schedule.
• Oversee surveyor recruitment, training for data collectors and supervisors.
• Manage all logistics related to the survey, including obtaining lists and maps of Enumeration Areas (EAs) for proposed clusters.
• Monitor the quality of training and data collection activities.
• Ensure field activities (training, mapping, household listing, and data collection) can happen simultaneously across all regions and city administrations.
• Oversee methods of data entry, cleaning, and management.
• Lead the data analysis process.

Reporting and Dissemination:

• Lead the Facilitation and arrangement of the preliminary report validation workshops for stakeholders.
• Responsible for the submission of a comprehensive full report, including a policy brief and PowerPoint presentation, in both electronic and hard copy, along              with raw data.

Education:

• A health background with a Master of Public Health (MPH) or PhD in public health, epidemiology, or social science.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leading and coordinating large-scale health surveys and program evaluations, particularly with a strong focus on immunization programs, vaccination campaigns, and/or Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
• Proven experience in conducting nationwide assessments/research, primarily household surveys and program reviews.
• Demonstrated practical working experience or research in the field of immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Evidence of having successfully conducted at least one similar survey related to vaccination coverage in the last two to three years.
• Previous work experience with MOH, WHO, other international organizations, or major institutions in conducting nationwide assessments/research, including
  household surveys and program reviews related to immunization, is highly desirable.

• In-depth technical knowledge to conduct immunization and MCH program evaluations, reviews, and nationwide vaccination coverage surveys.
• Strong technical knowledge in health communication, social, and health program reviews and evaluations.
• Have strong experience working with MOH and other private consultancy firms.
• Proficiency in survey design, sampling methodologies, data management, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex logistics and human resources across multiple geographical areas.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Capacity to ensure continuity in services and manage contingency plans for personnel.
• Full professional working proficiency in English and Amharic is mandatory. Any additional
• Ethiopian language is a plus.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com 

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

 For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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Application Deadline: June 6, 2025

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