Project Coordinator at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation and reporting of the project, including overseeing project progress, the timely implementation of activities on a daily basis.
• Support vaccine outreach mobilization officer in collaboration with counties  in preparation of mobile clinic outreach plans for vaccination.
• Work with Counties to ensure availability of COVID 19 Vaccines for the outreach activities.
• Together with project staff and other stakeholders (government department, community leaders and groups) develop and implement effective COVID-19 vaccination demand generation activities in all implementation counties to increase up take of COVID 19 Vaccine jabs.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Ministry of  Health in the counties in the region, other relevant county and national ministries and other stakeholders/partners for effective COVID 19 Vaccination activities.
• Support the development and use of appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with other  project team members distribution, and utilization.
• Monitor overall project activities according to the annual work plan using a variety of methods: review of reports, site visits to review records and to interview stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure that financial utilization is in accordance with the approved budget and in compliance with AKHK and donor organization.

The requirements

• Degree Public Health/Nursing or related health field from a recognized University.
• At least three years’ experience in the health sector in developing countries with vast experience in community projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to write high quality reports for donor projects and analytical briefs;
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and logical frameworks;
• Exceptional written and verbal skills in English.
• Superior analytical, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a large team of staff, individual experts and partners;