Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist (QIKMS)

Duty Station: Bishoftu Town, SICHRO Project Coordination Office Reports To: Project Coordinator Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in Healthcare Quality, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field. Work Experience At least 7–8 years of relevant experience in Quality Improvement (QI), Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), or Knowledge Management. Experience in large-scale HIV/AIDS programs is preferred. Experience with USG-funded programs, including PEPFAR, USAID, or CDC, is highly desirable. Required Skills and Competencies Strong knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) methodologies. Experience in root cause analysis, process mapping, and quality improvement tools. Knowledge of Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA). Proficiency in CommCare, SurveyCTO, DHIS2, and Power BI. Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills. Experience in training, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination. Salary: As per ODA's salary scale. Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Application Deadline: November 6, 2026. Oromia Development Association (ODA) is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for five job vacancies in Ethiopia. The available positions are in human resource management, information technology, economic strengthening, capacity building, and healthcare quality improvement. ODA works to support community development and vulnerable populations. Through its Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) project, the Association provides support to vulnerable communities and families affected by HIV through healthcare and community-based services. The vacancies are available at the ODA Head Office in Finfinne (Addis Ababa) and the SICHRO Project Coordination Office in Bishoftu. Job Overview Organization: Oromia Development Association (ODA) Job Location: Addis Ababa and Bishoftu, Ethiopia Total Vacancies: 5 Employment Type: Full-time Application Method: In-person submission Application Deadline: October 26, 2026, for the two Head Office positions; November 6, 2026, for the Quality Improvement and Knowledge Management Specialist position. The three SICHRO project positions accept applications within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026. How to Apply for Oromia Development Association Jobs Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications in person at the designated Oromia Development Association registration offices. Required Application Documents Applicants should prepare the following documents: Updated application letter. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Educational credentials. Work experience certificates. Relevant training certificates and other supporting documents. Original documents and copies for verification. Application Submission Locations 1. ODA Head Office – Addis Ababa Address: Oromia Tower, around Bole Medhanealem, HRM Department, 6th Floor. Phone: 0116392196 Applications for the HR Management Information System Officer / IT Officer and HRM Officer III (Senior HRM Officer) positions must be submitted in person at the ODA Head Office. 2. Bishoftu Registration Office Address: Bishoftu City, Dibayu Sub-City, Daka Bora District, around Inova Merga Gudeta Real Estate. Phone: 0920081625 / 0923266214 Applicants for the three SICHRO project positions should submit their applications through the designated registration office, following the applicable application period. Important Application Information Applicants for the three SICHRO project positions must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo. All applicants must adhere to ODA's code of conduct and its commitment to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). The three SICHRO project positions are offered on fixed-term contracts through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Applications for the three SICHRO project positions are accepted within 10 working days starting October 26, 2026. Applications for the two Head Office positions must be submitted in person at the ODA Head Office. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for examinations. Clearance from the previous employer and a guarantor are mandatory before recruitment. Qualified candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications at the appropriate ODA registration office within the specified application period.