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Job title: Consultant, Field Program Implementation (Ethiopia)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia
Employment type: CONTRACTOR
This role was posted on August 7, 2026. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis. The Role At Last Mile Health, we work to deploy a health worker within reach of everyone, everywhere. Do you have experience coordinating large scale learning or health programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting budgets, reporting, and blended learning initiatives in complex environments? The purpose of this project is to enhance the capacity of health professionals through coordinated upskill initiatives. The project aims to facilitate effective blended learning experiences by collaborating with the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) centers, and various stakeholders. The project will focus on improving communication and coordination with CPD centers, ensuring effective budget planning and monitoring, facilitating the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), tracking expenditures, and reviewing financial reports from CPD centers to promote program efficiency and accountability. Additionally, the project seeks to enhance blended learning modules by developing new content in a blended format, advancing instructional design, and conducting quality checks on updated module versions to ensure high standards of education and training for health professionals. This role is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and is open to candidates who are located in and have work authorization in Ethiopia. Consultancy Details Project Duration: September 2026- January 2027 Commitment: up to 35 hours per week Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Fees: Monthly fees of $1300 USD Scope of Work Development of comprehensive instructional design frameworks, including facilitator guides, assessments, and learning materials for blended learning, aligned with new content from the Ministry of Health. Facilitation of communication and coordination with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) centers, including the execution of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and budget planning. Track training expenditure and review financial reports to ensure program efficiency and accountability. Coordination and technical support to contract-based field implementers to ensure high-quality program delivery. Planning, coordination, and execution of blended training sessions for Health Extension Workers (HEWs). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with experience in the field of public health. Master’s in public health or any related field will be an advantage. Relevant professional experience in field program coordination, community health, or related public health programs. Demonstrated experience working within national and sub-national health systems, including community health worker programs, familiarity with government structures, processes, and stakeholders. Experience in planning, delivering, and managing capacity-building interventions for frontline health workers. Ability to mentor, guide, and coordinate with field implementers providing technical support and capacity development. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, solve problems proactively, achieve results, and build consensus across multiple actors. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team under pressure while meeting deadlines. Demonstrated ability to develop training manuals and guidelines for frontline health workers. Proficiency in knowledge management and advanced use of MS Office applications and Google Docs for reporting, monitoring, and documentation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to support technical learning and capacity-building initiatives effectively About Last Mile Health Last Mile Health (LMH) saves lives in the world's most remote communities by partnering with governments to bring critical primary care services to the doorsteps of people living in the last mile. LMH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and currently works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, and Sierra Leone with US offices in Boston. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org . We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.