Job Description
Country Office: Ethiopia
Work Base: Bugna Woreda/Ayna town, Amhara Region.
Availability: 01 December 2026
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Contract Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension
Reports to: Health and Nutrition Program Manager
About Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
Première Urgence Internationale is an NGO resulting from the merger of Aide Médicale Internationale (AMI, created in 1979) and Première Urgence (PU, created in 1991) in 2011. It then adopted the name of Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI). In 2015, the NGO adopted officially the name of Première Urgence Internationale (PUI). PUI Headquarters is located in the Paris region. Currently the organization is providing humanitarian assistance in 25 countries of which 11 are in Africa and the rest are in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
PUI’s Strategy/Position in the Country:
PREMIÈRE URGENCE INTERNATIONALE (PUI) Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) has operated in Ethiopia since 2022, providing humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, displacement and climate-related shocks. Registered with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations, PUI works to address humanitarian needs and improve access to essential services for vulnerable communities.
PUI implements integrated Health, Nutrition and Protection programmes in the Afar, Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz regions, including North Wollo and East Gojjam zones in Amhara. PUI works with government authorities, UN agencies and national and international non-governmental organizations to improve access to quality services and strengthen the resilience and well-being of crisis-affected communities.
PUI continues to assess needs and expand its response where humanitarian gaps persist. The organization is committed to delivering principled, needs-based assistance in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. ____________________________________________________________________________
Overall Objective:
The Health and Nutrition officer is responsible for the effective, qualitative and efficient implementation of all health activities in the health facility supported by PUI by providing technical support for MOH staff and supervision of the PUI technical team in the health facility. Under the direct supervision of Health and Nutrition Program Manager, the health and nutrition officer plans, supervises and ensure execution of all the health and nutrition activities. S/he ensures that the staff follows Ethiopia MOH guidelines and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Tasks and Responsibilities
He/she will provide technical leadership and coordination for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health and nutrition response activities under the PUI ECHO funded project. The position will oversee clinical operations, community outreach, and coordination with health authorities to ensure quality, timely, and integrated health and nutrition activities.
Objective 1: Project implementation follow up
Activities/main duties
Ensure implementation of emergency health response project through planning, supervise progress against a grant work plan and on time delivery of emergency health response activities
Actively participate the supervison and monitoring of health and nutrition activities and program performance
Prepare and share regular updates and reports to direct supervisor/PM
Compile field activity reports (weekly,monthly and final report) and forward to supervisor and other appropriate departments
Maintain quality and acuracy of project activities, data and documentation.
Identify training needs and facilitate trainings for MOH staffs in emergency health situations at woreda and Zonal level
Coordinate with local health authorities, consortium partners, and other partners to ensure harmonized response efforts
Provide on-site technical support and mentorship to MOH staffs to enahance service delivery
In collaboration with Program Manager , organization of IYCF services
Follow up the referral of children with SAM and complications and ensure the arrival at referral facility
Oversee and manage the procurement, storage, and distribution of medical and nutrition supplies to ensure uninterrupted service delivery
Represent PUI in woreda commapnd post, Consortium partners and local authorties at woreda and zonal level.
Objective 2: Reporting
Activities/main duties
Support Health and Nutrition Program Manager with programmatic reporting as per PUI and NGO requirements
Preparation of health and nutrition cluster and donor reports as per requirements
Others: participate in any project related tasks as requested by the manager
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the needs.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Degree in public health, medical doctor or BSC nurse
Public Health with clinical experience
Similar experience of 3 years
Humanitarian experience 3 years
Required knowledge and skill
Compliance with safety rules.
Computer skills: good knowledge of the MS office software including word, outlook and excellent in excel.
Knowledge of the health system in the Ethiopian context.
Language:
Amharic and English.
Any other language local
Personnel Skil
Good communication skills, diplomacy and solution-oriented attitude
Curiosity and interest in the organization's activities
Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)
Honesty, integrity
Adaptability, flexibility
Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation
Punctuality
Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team, suitability for the job and assignment
Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization.
Strong commitment in humanitarian principles.
Resilience to stress.
Diplomacy and open-mindedness.
Good analytical skills.
Organisation and ability to manage priorities and varied workload.
Ability to guarantee effective and timely outputs.
Problem solving.
Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely.
Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Degree in public health, medical doctor or BSC nurse
Public Health with clinical experience
Similar experience of 3 years
Humanitarian experience 3 years
Required knowledge and skill
Compliance with safety rules.
Computer skills: good knowledge of the MS office software including word, outlook and excellent in excel.
Knowledge of the health system in the Ethiopian context.
Language:
Amharic and English.
Any other language local
Personnel Skil
Good communication skills, diplomacy and solution-oriented attitude
Curiosity and interest in the organization's activities
Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)
Honesty, integrity
Adaptability, flexibility
Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation
Punctuality
Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team, suitability for the job and assignment
Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization.
Strong commitment in humanitarian principles.
Resilience to stress.
Diplomacy and open-mindedness.
Good analytical skills.
Organisation and ability to manage priorities and varied workload.
Ability to guarantee effective and timely outputs.
Problem solving.
Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely.
Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
How To Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you are interested in the position of HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFICER, please strictly follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Fill out the application form at the following link:
Job Application Form - Health and Nutrition Officer – Fill out form
Step 2: After successfully completing the form, submit the following documents via www.ethiojobs.net:
CV and Cover Letter (merged into one file): Combine your CV and a cover letter clearly outlining your motivation and suitability for the position into a single file, named using your full name. CVs are non-returnable.
Professional References: Provide the contact details of three professional references.
Subject line must read: " HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFICER"
Applications that do not follow this two-step process will not be considered.
Deadline: Monday, 09 November 2026
NB: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted, and the selection process includes a technical test and an interview.
