Project Cordinator Job in Kenya


The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization charged with the overall goal of bringing eye care services to those threatened with blindness and provide education and rehabilitation to persons with visual impairment in Kenya.

KSB is seeking to hire a Project Coordinator to develop and manage the Trachoma Control Project in Marsabit

Project Cordinator 

(Based in Marsabit)  

The position reports to the Director KSB.

Key responsibilities:
  • Manage all aspects of project management including budget preparation and oversight planning, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements for the Program
  • Promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders, including government of Kenya Ministries, NGOs/ CSOs and the community
  • Promote project integration and contribute to project development and growth
Key requirements:
  • Skills in project management. particularly in program design, implementation monitoring and evaluation;
  • Hands on experience in the health promotion field and specifically Primary eye care/SAFE strategy
  • Capacity to build collaborative relationships and partnerships;
  • Demonstrated ability in community mobilization and participatory methodologies.
  • Ability to produce quality program reports;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently;
  • Ability to travel hard to reach areas.
Qualifications:
  • Higher diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology or Public Health
  • At least 3 -5 years working experience in a community based program or Ophthalmic Clinical and safe strategy experience.
Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Wednesday 6th June 2012.

Kenya Society for the Blind
P 0 Box 46656 Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: ksb@ksblind.org