Job Description

mWACh-PrEP Study

Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator

Job Location: Kisumu

Job Objective: Management of day-to-day activities and implementation of project activities of the mWACh-PrEP: A study evaluating an SMS-based support intervention to enhance PrEP adherence during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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.

Required Qualifications

Professional / Qualifications

• Degree in nursing and/ or on-going MPH

Relevant Experience

• Clinical experience in maternal child health and/or HIV related care.


• Hands on experience and knowledge in relevant project management responsibilities.


• Database management skills


• Experience working in public clinics or hospitals


• Experience with clinic-based data collection and monitoring


• Experience managing other team member activities


• Experience with Implementation Research.

Technical Experience

• Excellent computer skills


• Excellent use of mobile phones for data collection and communication


• Prior experience using ODK or REDCAP for data collection


• Length of Experience: At least 2 years as a research project coordinator

Key Skills

• Good leadership and communication skills


• Ability to work with people from all backgrounds

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Project Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu – mWACH-PrEP Study

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