PROJECT COORDINATOR
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1004626
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Career Level Others
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Experience 3 Years
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Qualifications Master’s Degree
Job Description
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Job Description:
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is hiring a Project Coordinator to work in its Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division. The role involves supporting the coordination of a Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) funded project focused on improving education on cardiometabolic diseases in Kenya through research capacity strengthening.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the development of a comprehensive baseline survey for curriculum review and pre-/in-service curricula development.
- Coordinate the creation of a short course on cardiometabolic disease (CMD) for clinical officers and nurses.
- Develop guidelines for the selection and recognition of faculty and health facility staff for short course CMD training.
- Support the implementation of Master Training-of-Trainer (TOT) sessions on CMDs for Medical Training College (MTC) faculty and clinical mentors.
- Coordinate the implementation and tracking of mentorship activities at both faculty and health facility levels.
- Manage capacity building of MTCs and faculty for blended and e-learning courses.
- Coordinate the initial design of a short-term CMD research fellowship program for MTC faculty.
- Oversee two studies: an operational study on HRH/faculty attraction and retention in harsh geographies, and a diagnostic study on CMD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services in underserved areas.
- Contribute to the development of Kenya’s non-communicable diseases (NCDs) research agenda.
- Participate in networking, exchange programs, and knowledge sharing for the Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP).
- Coordinate project monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, and communication.
- Handle RRCS management and administrative matters in liaison with Division Head and Unit Leaders.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Health and Social Sciences, Education, Business and Development Studies, or related fields.
- Minimum three years post-masters experience in an academic or research setting.
- Experience and interest in research, research capacity strengthening, and instructional/curriculum design.
- Demonstrated prior experience in project coordination.
- Hands-on experience organizing events, virtual and physical.
- Experience in implementing capacity strengthening activities in academic settings.
- Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, & MS Excel).
Desirable:
- Familiarity with KMTC curriculum and research capacity strengthening in health and/or social science.
- Familiarity with M&E and risk management frameworks.
- Analytic thinking and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.
Position Classification:
- Nationally Recruited Position (NRP), Grade V.
Interested candidates should apply through Project Coordinator by January 25, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate at a certain stage of the recruitment process. Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
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