Project Officer at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose:

• The Project Officer will oversee and manage healthcare at Tenwek Hospital. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with Tenwek Hospital Christian values and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Cardiothoracic Centre-related projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and documentation specific to the Cardiothoracic Centre.
• Conduct thorough analyses of innovative practices and prepare reports/presentations.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation while tracking project progress.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with Tenwek Hospital Christian values.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements and expectations.
• Facilitate regular communication and updates on project progress and challenges.

 Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor project team members involved in Cardiothoracic Centre initiatives, fostering collaboration.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices in healthcare project management.

Quality Assurance

• Implement best practices for project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and delivery of value to patients and the community.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification (mandatory) or actively working toward one.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, with a proven track record of leading complex projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Skills: Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Values: Commitment to Tenwek Hospital Christian values and mission, with the ability to integrate faithbased principles into project management practices.