Job Description:

Position Objective and Specific Tasks.

A new vaccination initiative is being launched to enhance immunization services both demand generation and service delivery in remote and underserved communities. This project requires a dedicated Project Coordinator to manage and harmonize immunization activities within the assigned province.

This position will be responsible to overall lead for field operations including coordinating, overseeing, and ensuring the successful implementation of immunization activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Planning and Execution:

• Direct and oversee planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities in line with the approved implementation plan under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Develop and manage a detailed district wise workplan, including timelines, in collaboration with district teams.

2.      Field Team Management:

• Mentor and lead district teams, providing support and ensuring adherence to the Implementation Plan.
• Regularly develop and monitor district-based workplans target vs achievement.

3.      Program Management and Oversight:

• Coordinate with technical teams for effective program implementation.
• Update work plans, manage spending plans, and assist in risk management and internal controls.

4.      Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit comprehensive progress reports, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Contribute to knowledge management by documenting key lessons and best practices.

5.      Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Foster relationships with provincial and district stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and health authorities.
• Work closely with the communications team to align project messaging, branding, collection of success stories and reportin

6.      Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptation:

• Support data collection and documentation for monitoring and evaluation.
• Adapt implementation strategies based on performance analysis to achieve project results.

7.      Financial and Administrative Oversight:

• Manage provincial-level financial, operational, and administrative processes in compliance with donor funded project standards.

8.      Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Educational Requirements and Competencies:

The individual holding this position shall possess the following:

• A medical doctor with post-graduation in Public Health or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in immunization and or health projects/ programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor funded branding and marketing and graphics guidelines and donor communication requirements.
• Expertise in strategic communication.
• Experience in managing media relations, social media, and advocacy campaigns.
• Desirable knowledge of immunization or other public health program.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Commitment to ethical data management and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem-solving, integrity, resilience, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.