The University of Washington Global Assistance Program - Kenya
is seeking to hire a Project Coordinator under the PRONTO program.
Ref Number: CO 06
Position Title:Project Coordinator
Reports to:SPO/Programme Manager/Zonal CoordinatorRef Number: CO 06
Position Title:Project Coordinator
A. Job Objective
Management of day-to-day activities and implementation of
project activities in a specific project.
B. Management Responsibility
- Provide
managerial support to the project team.
- Responsible over
all project matters such as day to day management, resource management
- Responsible for
project reporting to PRONTO International headquarters
C. Description of Duties:
1. Provides management leadership in the project though
co-ordination and supervision of the implementation of project activities and
supervision of staff in the project.
2. Provides management and supervision of data collection staff
hired by AMREF.
3. Responsible for ensuring data quality, including the
preparation and submission of data quality assurance reports on a trimester
basis.
4. Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates project activities
including:
- Preparing
project work plans and budgets on annual and ad-hoc basis.
- Assigning work
on project implementation and undertaking continuous coordination and
monitoring of the project activities.
- Implementing
research and development activities.
5. 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 PRONTO and other program
partners.
6. Provides financial management for the project including:
- Preparation of
budgets on annual basis or on ad-hoc basis.
- Control of
project resources.
- Approve and
monitor project expenditures for other project staff.
- Submit timely
financial progress reports.
7. 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.
- Submit progress
reports to key partners.
8. Ensures programme integration and growth by participating in country
meetings and developing new project initiatives.
9. Undertakes other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
D. Accountability:
i. Supervision: Work independently on tasks related to project
management with periodic reporting and direction from supervisors.
ii. Decision Making: Make decisions on the project
implementation and its daily management.
iii. 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.
iv. Responsibility over assets: Proper management of financial
resources, equipment and project utilities like vehicles.
v. Responsibility over Staff: Responsibility over Research
Assistants, Assistants, Technicians and Drivers,
A. Job Specifications and Required Qualifications
A. Job Specifications and Required Qualifications
Professional / Qualifications
Minimal: Degree or HND in nursing, medicine or relevant field
Desired: Masters level degree in relevant clinical field
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Minimal
- Hands on training
and knowledge in relevant project and management responsibilities.
- Experience
working in public clinics or hospitals
- Experience with
clinic-based data collection and monitoring
- Experience with
Implementation Research (Operations Research).
- Clinical understanding
of obstetrics and neonatal care
Desired:
- Experience
working in Public Level 2 or 3 clinics.
- Clinical
experience in obstetrics and/or neonatal care.
- Data base
management skills
- Experience
managing other team member activities
Length of Experience
Minimal: At least 2 years
Desired: At least three years
Desired: At least three years
Key Skills:
Minimal
Minimal
- Ability to work
independently, good leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work
with people from all backgrounds
Personal Attributes
Minimal: Mature, personable
B. Performance standard for this job
B. Performance standard for this job
Quality of work as indicated by achievement of specific outputs
as detailed in the Country Programme work plan.
If you meet the above requirements, please follow the following
link to complete the application form:
In addition, send an application letter with your current CV
that contains details of your qualifications, experience, full time telephone
number and names and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of
certificates to jobs@uwkenya.org.
Your application should reach us by 12th August, 2012.
