A national non-profit organization requires dynamic professionals to fill the following position on contract basis in a donor-funded program.
Job Summary: The district coordinator will be in charge of implementing the Program’s technical and managerial activities at the district level in close coordination with district health authorities. s/he will work to strengthen the capacity of the programme at district, and community levels, in the areas of human resource building, social behavior change communication, and surveillance/M&E.
Job Description:
- Act as a liaison between the Head Office and the Field area’s offices by making regular visits and interacting with management.
- Plans, coordinates and implements all program activities within his/her designated districts.
- Supervises activities in her/his respective districts.
- Ensures that activities objectives are met and are in accordance with performance framework/budgeted work plan.
- Works with technical staff to develop, plan, and implement capacity building activities.
- Works with district health teams to create responsive tailored interventions including alerts, and outbreak response.
- Ensures that the districts’ strategy and activities align with overall Program goals.
- Organizes trainings at community/health center level and ensures data and information are collected at district level.
- Ensure that each field office delivers value and excellence to the beneficiaries
- Create and disseminate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on key indicators.
- To carryout the logistic & supply chain management at the District warehouse as per organizational SOPs
- Attend meetings as required
Education& Knowledge
Master’s degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Allied Medical Sciences, or Social Sciences from an HEC recognized University
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in health Programs and Program management (NGO/INGO preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent computer skills: MS office
Preference will be given to local candidates and those having previous experience in the field of Malaria.
PSEA: The organization has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) at work place. It is strictly prohibited engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse. This includes but is not limited to inappropriate behaviour, harassment, or any illegal activities of a sexual nature. In the event of any violation of this clause, The organization reserves the right to terminate the employment agreement immediately.
Safeguarding: We are committed to Safeguarding of Children and Adults and in no way tolerate any harm to our beneficiaries.
- Child Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Adult Safeguarding: Protecting vulnerable adults, including the elderly or individuals with disabilities, from harm, abuse, or neglect.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.