About the Role

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will lead, plan, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the COVID 19 Vaccination Project in Western Kenya.

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;

How to Apply

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