Project Coordinator at Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre Full time

DMI Centre was established in 1999 as an NGO with the objective of creating awareness in diabetes and its management. DMI also empowers people with diabetes, provides screening on diabetes, hypertension & body weight, raises funds to support projects, facilitates training among peer educators & health care providers and conducts research to assist in the management of diabetes. DMI develops documents and delivers comprehensive programmes for creating public awareness in and for prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetes.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To oversee, organize, and ensure the successful implementation and completion of the project by coordinating activities, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop and implement work plans, track and support partner activities and provide technical support for service delivery initiatives.
Liaise with the project teams and other key stakeholders to ensure effective interface between project development, planning, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
Provide professional guidance, technical support and capacity building for the project teams.
Undertake analysis/assessment to support the development and improvement of key projects and ensure the use of project management methodologies and processes to allow for consistent high-quality outcomes.
Provide timely and efficient coordination and dissemination of project material and project support.
Prepare and present project documents to key stakeholders as required, including proposals, status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.
Deliver on assigned projects and processes within agreed upon deadlines, budget and quality standards.
Facilitate partner meetings, and maintain meeting records, including minutes and other relevant documentation.
Support the preparation of terms of reference and other engagement mechanisms for any required external assistance.
Support planning for and participate in project site support visits.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Clear work plans
Periodic status updates on implementation of the work plans
Adherence to project timelines and budgets
Compliance with project methodologies and processes
Timely reports, including quality of management information provided
Documentation management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional and Experience

 Master’s in Public Health, Project Management or Heath Systems Management/Strengthening
 Experience working with NCD related policies, strategies, guidelines and implementing NCD interventions.
 Minimum five years providing technical assistance in health and development projects.
 Demonstrated experience in multiple stakeholder engagement and management
 Experience working within the government system. Experience in county-based health and development program implementation or experience working with county governments will be an added advantage.
 Familiarity with the organization of health services in Kenya including primary health care and community health services

Skills, competencies and personal attributes

 A high level of time-urgency with an ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines within a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
 Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with energy, flexibility, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
 Ability to work in a team and deliver results in a fast-changing project environment
 Knowledge and experience of ICT-based Office applications and tools (word processing, spreadsheets and data processing, PowerPoint)
 Strong English oral and written communication skills.

Personal attributes

 Results-driven and initiative-taking behavior
 Good interpersonal and networking skills
 Ability to plan, organize work and establish priorities
 Informed, sound, and transparent decision-making skills
 Thorough, methodical and attention to details
 Ability to work with multiple stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines and fields
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
 Ability to work under minimum supervision
 Taking ownership of all responsibilities and honoring commitments



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