Job Description

CHVNEO Study

Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator

Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Job Objective: Management of day-to-day activities and implementation of project activities of the CHV-NEO: Community-based digital communication to Support neonatal health Study

Management Responsibility

• Provide managerial support to the project team.


• Responsible overall project matters such as day to day management, resource management

Description of duties

• Provides management oversight in the project though co-ordination and supervision of project activities and supervision of staff in the project.


• Supports the development of project materials including data collection systems and PrEP Counseling training materials.


• Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates project activities including:


• Preparing project work plans and helping in budget development on annual and ad-hoc basis.


• Assigning work on project implementation and undertaking continuous coordination and monitoring of the project activities.


• Implementing research activities.


• Supports dissemination of project information by preparing project reports on a regular basis, including financial and technical reports to donors and all required project information to the management team and other program partners.


• Acts as the key contact for the project to:


• Maintain regular communication with members of the project management team and other members of the country Programmes.


• Initiate and maintain collaboration with other actors on the ground.


• Ensures programme integration and growth by participating in county meetings and developing new project initiatives.


• Keep up the morale of team members and build relationships with them to develop a strong working unit and supporting their impact on the success of a project.


• Undertakes other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Accountability

Supervision: Work independently on tasks related to project management with periodic reporting and direction from supervisors.

Decision Making: Make decisions on the project implementation and its daily management.

Responsibility over data or information: Has access to important information as regards the project, its budget and the general trend and performance of the project.

Responsibility over assets: Proper management of financial resources and equipment

Responsibility over Staff: Responsibility to oversee all the project staff.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required

• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid nursing license


• Must have a Diploma in Nursing. A degree is an added advantage.


• Must have Three years’ experience in research.


• Must have held a previous position in Maternal and Child Health and HIV related care


• Trained in computer skills


• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with PI via email and Skype


• Excellent skills with mobile technology i.e., REDcap or ODK


• Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, and MUST be fluent in Luo


• Trained in Human Subjects protection and Good Clinical Practice


• Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site.


• Database management skills

Applications must include the following:

• CLICK HERE to complete our online application form


• Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts


• Relevant certificates and testimonials


• Valid Practicing License

If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, CHVNeo study.

If qualified for the above post, please send your CV and testimonials to the email: chvneo2022@gmail.com by 05th June, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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