Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Vacancy 2026 – Health Coordinator (Addis Ababa)
Organization: Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)
Industry: International NGO – Humanitarian Aid
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time
Contract Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Career Level: Senior (5–8 years)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI), a leading humanitarian NGO operating in 24 countries, is recruiting a Health Coordinator to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for health and nutrition programs in Ethiopia.
Health Coordinator
Role Overview
The Health Coordinator ensures high‑quality project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting while representing PUI in health sector coordination forums. The role reports to the Deputy Country Director for Programs and directly manages the Pharmacy and MEAL Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead health program strategy development aligned with national policies.
- Provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to WHO, Sphere, and national standards.
- Oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of health projects.
- Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems.
- Represent PUI in health cluster meetings and strengthen partnerships.
- Mentor and build capacity of health staff and partners.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
Qualifications
- Medical Doctor or degree in Public Health, Nursing, or other Health Sciences; Master’s in Public Health preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian health programming.
- Strong technical knowledge in public health, project management, and capacity building.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic; knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem‑solving
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Team leadership and coordination
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work under pressure in complex humanitarian contexts
- Commitment to NGO values, integrity, and accountability
What PUI Offers
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized humanitarian NGO
- Exposure to diverse health and nutrition programs
- Professional development and capacity‑building pathways
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow a two‑step application process:
- Fill out the official application form:
👉 Application Form – Health Coordinator
- Submit the following documents via www.ethiojobs.net:
- Non‑returnable CV
- Cover letter stating motivation
- Three professional references
📧 Subject line: Health Coordinator
📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process includes a technical test and interview.