Job Description
Job Description for Regional Technical Advisers (RTA)
Background
Project HOPE's Ethiopia Transition Award aims to strengthen sustainable, government-led HIV prevention, care, and treatment services while advancing progress toward HIV epidemic control in Ethiopia. Through a combination of direct service delivery and technical assistance approaches tailored to regional contexts, the project supports HIV case finding, pediatric and adolescent HIV services, PMTCT and Triple Elimination initiatives, treatment optimization, viral load suppression, OVC services, quality improvement, health workforce capacity development, and health systems strengthening. Working closely with the respective Regional Health Bureaus, health facilities, and community stakeholders, the project seeks to improve service quality, institutionalize data-driven mentorship and performance management systems, and promote long-term sustainability and government ownership of HIV programs. The Regional Technical Advisor will provide strategic technical leadership, coordination, mentorship, and oversight to support achievement of project objectives and sustain HIV program gains in the assigned region.
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POSITIONS: Regional Technical Advisors (Tigray and South Ethiopia regions)
REPORTS TO: Both positions report functionally to the Director of Programs Integration (Central) and the RTA for Tigray also reports to the Tigray Regional Manager
DUTY STATION: Mekelle and Jinka
NUMBER REQUIRED: Two, (1 for Tigray and 1 for South Ethiopia regions).
MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Fixed term contract until end of September 2027.
Regional Technical Advisor - Tigray Region
Job Summary
The Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) will provide strategic technical leadership, program oversight, coordination, and direct implementation support for Project HOPE's Ethiopia Transition Award activities and teams in Tigray Region. The position holder will lead/coordinate both direct service delivery through local implementing partners (LIPs) and technical assistance interventions aimed at improving HIV prevention, testing, case finding, treatment, PMTCT, Triple Elimination, pediatric and adolescent HIV care, viral load monitoring, and OVC services.
Working closely with building regional Health Bureau (RHB), zonal and woreda health offices, health facilities, PHCUs, Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and community structures, the RTA will support implementation of Project HOPE's data-driven mentorship model, strengthen quality improvement systems, build government ownership, and ensure achievement of project milestones and sustainability objectives.
The RTA will serve as the senior regional focal point for HIV activities and represent Project HOPE in regional technical forums and stakeholder coordination platoforms.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Direct Service Delivery
Lead implementation of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, PMTCT, Triple Elimination, pediatric HIV, adolescent HIV, viral load optimization, and OVC interventions.
Oversee direct service delivery activities implemented by Subawardee LIPs and supervise Project HOPE’s field teams.
Support identification and closure of HIV case-finding gaps using facility and community-based approaches.
Strengthen pediatric and adolescent HIV case-finding and linkage-to-treatment interventions.
Support implementation of differentiated service delivery models and retention improvement initiatives.
Lead initiatives to improve viral load coverage and viral suppression outcomes.
Support integration of HIV services within MNCH, TB, NCD, cervical cancer screening, , primary health care services and government led social services.
Lead and supervise regional staff that are assigned to report to the position.
Health Systems Strengthening and Capacity Building
In collaboration with clinical service and OVC/C&S advisors, provide mentorship and technical assistance to health facilities, PHCUs, local implementing partners, community platforms (structures) and government counterparts.
Support institutionalization of data-driven mentorship and quality improvement systems.
Strengthen health workforce competency through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
Facilitate implementation of national HIV guidelines, standards, and best practices.
Strengthening the facility – community collaboration and referral systems and build their capacity
Program Management and Performance Monitoring
Monitor achievement of program targets, indicators, milestones, and deliverables.
Lead routine performance reviews and data analysis to identify service delivery gaps.
Support data quality assessments, supportive supervision, and corrective action planning.
Support milestone verification process by Project HOPE or other entities as appropriate.
Develop and monitor regional improvement plans.
Coordination and Representation
Represent Project HOPE in regional HIV, PMTCT, Triple Elimination, Pediatric HIV, and OVC technical working groups.
Support to revitalize the TWGs relevant to HIV activities.
Coordinate interventions with RHB, Bureau of Labor & Social Affairs, Bureau of Women Affairs, implementing partners, and stakeholders.
Facilitate joint planning, review meetings, and supportive supervision activities.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
Maintain accurate technical and programmatic records.
Regional Technical Advisor - South Ethiopia Region
Job Summary
The Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) - South Ethiopia will provide high-level technical assistance, capacity strengthening, mentorship, and coordination support to the South Ethiopia Regional Health Bureau and affiliated health systems to improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
The position will focus on strengthening government systems, improving service quality, institutionalizing data-driven mentorship, supporting performance management, and advancing the sustainability and transition agenda of the Ethiopia Transition Award. The RTA will provide strategic technical assistance to government-led implementation. The position will serve as Project HOPE's primary regional technical advisor and liaison to government and partner institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Assistance and Capacity Strengthening
Provide technical assistance to the Regional Health Bureau, woreda health offices, and health facilities, local implementing partners and community platforms on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, PMTCT, Triple Elimination, pediatric and adolescent HIV services, viral load management, and OVC programming.
Support implementation and institutionalization of Project HOPE's data-driven mentorship model.
Strengthen government capacity in program planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality improvement.
Support implementation of national HIV guidelines, standards, and protocols.
Facilitate implementation of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), regular clinical mentorship and capacity-building initiatives
Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance
Support routine analysis and use of program data for decision-making.
Facilitate performance review meetings and follow-up of action plans.
Conduct mentorship, supportive supervision, and quality improvement visits.
Support data quality assessments and verification of reported achievements.
Strengthen facility and district performance monitoring systems.
Sustainability and Transition Support
Support implementation of government-led transition and sustainability plans.
Strengthen institutional ownership of quality improvement and mentorship systems.
Promote integration of HIV services within broader primary health care and social service systems.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity development of government counterparts.
Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as Project HOPE focal person for regional stakeholder engagement.
Participate in technical working groups and coordination forums.
Foster collaboration among government entities, implementing partners, community organizations and FBOs.
Support joint planning, monitoring, and review processes.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare technical assistance and program progress reports.
Document lessons learned, best practices, and innovations.
Track implementation of agreed technical assistance plans and recommendations.
Job Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in public health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Services Management, or related field.
Experience
Professional work experience of over 8 years in the field relevant for the position At least 3 years of higher level technical or programmatic oversight and supervision responsibility
Experience in HIV/AIDS programs, public health, health systems strengthening, or MNCH.
Demonstrated experience in HIV prevention, care, and treatment programming.
Experience providing technical assistance, mentorship, and capacity strengthening government health systems.
Strong understanding of Ethiopian HIV program priorities, including HIV Case Finding, OVC program, Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Services, PMTCT and Triple Elimination, Viral Load Monitoring and Suppression, Quality Improvement and Health Systems Strengthening.
Experience managing field implementation and direct service delivery programs.
Strong experience in technical assistance, systems strengthening, coaching, and government capacity development.
Core Competencies
Technical expertise in HIV prevention, care, treatment and OVC case management.
Strong mentorship and coaching skills.
Data analysis and performance management skills.
Partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to travel extensively within assigned regions.
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