Project Coordinator

Required qualifications and profile:

The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, Social Sciences, Social works and Social Administration and any other related field. A Post Graduate qualification in Public Health, Project Planning and Management or related fields is an added advantage.   The suitable candidate should have at least 5 years of working experience in SRHR, HIV and TB community work. Additional experience in health systems strengthening and programming in donor-funded projects, particularly in rural settings in a similar project environment, is highly preferred. The person should have high integrity and ethical standards, outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, advanced analytical and report writing capabilities, collaborative mindset with a positive attitude towards teamwork, ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and take initiative. Valid permit to drive and ride a motorcycle will be an added advantage.

The holder of this position will work under the direct supervision of the Director Strategic Planning & Partnerships and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Project management and Co-ordination:

• Provide oversight and leadership of the project to ensure strategic alignment, effective management, and successful achievement of project objectives.
• Planning project implementation including preparation of project workplans and budgets.
• Oversee and control project budget execution as per budget allocations.
• Actively support project teams to manage competing work priorities.
• Coordinating project staff, cluster/district and other key partners to achieve project goals.
• Supervise staff within jurisdiction, while mentoring them to deliver project results and
• Provide technical support and monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements, approved budget and work Plans.
• Ensure proper utilization and accountability to project resources.
• Build sound and mutually respectable relations with District leaders, Communities and other project stakeholders.
• Support effective monitoring of donor grants allocated to project, partners, stakeholders, ensuring appropriate reporting and documentation is in place.
• Develop impactful stories demonstrating the project’s accomplishments and results.
• Develop and enforce protocols for storage and use of information.
• Organize and provide support for project meetings and events.
• Ensuring proper record keeping and organisation of project files, registers and logs.
• Actively participate in resource mobilization and other strategically beneficial activities resulting from or connected to your technical position on this project.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Working closely with the M&E Coordinator to ensure proper documentation of project data in compliance with MoH requirements and donor reporting.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of activity progress reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis and whenever required by the project management team.
• Prepare timely periodic progress reports as determined by the Director or SMT for submission to donors and MU-JHU

Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the immediate
supervisor.

Applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full address or contact telephone number, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be addressed to the MU-JHU Director Human Resources, through the reception on first floor, MUJHU 1 Building or sent by email (application should not exceed 15MBs) to [email protected]  – not later than 12^th August 2024 by 5.30pm. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.