Contract Duration: May 31, 2027
Open Position: 2
JOB SUMMARY
The PHC Support Officer assists in the implementation of Samaritan’s Purse Health and Nutrition Program by supporting local Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities. The role focuses on strengthening service delivery through supportive supervision, coordination, and follow-up of rehabilitation and resource support to ensure quality, timely, and effective healthcare services in line with national and organizational standards. The officer is also responsible for collecting, verifying, compiling, and submitting regular reports to support program monitoring, decision-making, and reporting requirements. At times the PHC Officer may be called upon to fulfill duties not directly involved with this job description.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide oversight to multiple PHCs within the assigned region, ensuring delivery of quality care aligned with current medical standards, Ethiopian Government protocols, and universal infection‑prevention practices.
Support the Health and Nutrition Project Manager in implementing, managing, and supervising SP’s health projects in accordance with SP’s Health and Nutrition strategy and relevant humanitarian, national, and international standards.
Conduct rapid assessments with the security team to identify health needs in new locations for potential responses.
Conduct biweekly field visits to PHCs to monitor daily operations, ensure adherence to clinic guidelines, and maintain SP’s quality standards.
Assist in monitoring and evaluating the health program through clinic supervision, data collection, and beneficiary feedback to ensure program quality.
Supervise clinical and registration data collection at PHCs, ensuring accurate and timely entry into the database.
Compile and submit weekly and monthly reports to meet reporting requirements for SP, the Regional Health Bureau (RHB), WHO/UN agencies, and donors.
Promote culturally sensitive care and communication among staff.
Support clinical leadership in enforcing infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.
Participate in accurate clinical documentation and epidemiological data collection, validating information and informing the M&E Manager and Health and Nutrition Program Manager as needed.
Assist in monitoring the functionality of PHCs, including equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
Ensure patient confidentiality is upheld at all times.
Support clinical leadership in providing weekly training and mentoring to PHC clinical staff, including updates on medical practices and protocols.
Represent SP at Zonal or Woreda‑level nutrition and health technical meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
