Program Coordinator – Health Care Jobs in Ethiopia (2025) | Cancer Awareness & Support Project
Are you looking for health care jobs in Ethiopia in 2025? The Belisha Foundation , a leading non-profit organization focused on public health and community development, is currently hiring a Program Coordinator for its Cancer Awareness & Support Project based in Addis Ababa . This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Ethiopian health sector while managing impactful programs that touch lives across multiple domains.
🏛️ About the Belisha Foundation
The Belisha Foundation is committed to improving access to healthcare, education, and social protection services in Ethiopia. With a special focus on vulnerable populations, the foundation has been at the forefront of implementing community-based interventions, especially in cancer awareness, early detection, and patient support systems.
📌 Position Overview: Program Coordinator – Cancer Awareness & Support Project
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Organization: The Belisha Foundation
- Deadline to Apply: June 26, 2025
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
This role is ideal for professionals passionate about public health , project management , and community impact . As the Program Coordinator , you will lead all aspects of the Cancer Awareness & Support Project, ensuring effective implementation, coordination, and evaluation of activities.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
📊 Program Management
- Develop and manage quarterly and annual work plans.
- Oversee implementation of program activities including medical support, child education, and elderly care.
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
🤝 Partnership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies like the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, Tikur Anbessa Hospital, civil society organizations (CSOs), and schools.
- Draft and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
- Represent the foundation in policy dialogues and national forums.
💰 Budget & Finance
- Collaborate with the finance team to monitor budgets.
- Ensure cost-effective implementation and resolve budget variances.
🚀 Project Development & Fundraising
- Design new programs and initiatives.
- Write compelling donor proposals and pitch ideas to potential funders.
- Mobilize in-kind donations such as school supplies and medical equipment.
📈 Monitoring & Evaluation
- Track progress using M&E tools and frameworks.
- Lead baseline, midterm, and final evaluations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and document best practices and success stories.
🧑🎓 Who We’re Looking For
📚 Education
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Project Management, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
⏳ Experience
- Minimum 5 years (with Master's) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s) of experience in project coordination.
- Prior experience in multi-sectoral programming (health, education, social protection) is a plus.
- Experience in donor engagement and grant writing is highly desirable.
💻 Technical Skills
- Knowledge of cancer care and community-based programs .
- Familiarity with gender-sensitive approaches and working with vulnerable groups.
- Proficiency in budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, digital tools, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
🗣️ Language
- Excellent spoken and written skills in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo.
🧠 Behavioral Skills
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and organizational abilities.
- Deep commitment to compassion, dignity, and equity.
- Ability to work independently under pressure.
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official application form:
👉 Apply Now: Online Application Form
Submission Requirements:
- Submit one PDF/Word file (maximum 5MB)
- File name format: "Your Full Name – Program Coordinator"
- Include:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Relevant credentials
Important Note: Applications not submitted through the online form will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
🌟 Why Apply?
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fight against cancer in Ethiopia. You'll join a mission-driven team where your expertise can directly influence policy, improve patient outcomes, and build stronger communities.
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