Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is
collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University
of Washington (UW).
RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and
Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention and
Treatment program working in over 140 clinics in Nyanza, Kenya.
A multi-faceted community-based
approach to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding in Kibera slum,
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Title: Project Coordinator
(1 Position)
Reports to: The Principal Investigator and Co- Principal
Investigator
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 17 months
Vacancy No. FN-36-08-2014
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the project through
co-ordination and supervision of the implementation of project activities
and supervision of staff in the project
- Assign work on project implementation and
undertake continuous coordination and monitoring of the project activities
- Preparation of project work plans on a regular
and ad-hoc basis.
- Preparation and dissemination of project
reports on a regular basis, including financial reports to internal users
and donors
- Monitor and control project resources
utilization, cash flow and expenditure
- Maintain regular communication with members of
the project management team
- Organize and coordinate regular staff meetings
and quarterly progress meetings
- Coordinate communication with staff and the
P.I/Co-P.I
- Ensure regular and timely updates of
recruitment, follow-up and data collection progress
- Summarize and convey project-relevant
information to the P.I/Co-P.I
- Supervise staff involved in the collection of
data
- Act as a link person between the project and
the local health systems
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a
health-related or social science-related field
- At least 2 years’ experience in health
research
- At least 2 years’ experience in coordinating
community-level projects
- Prior experience supervising field teams
preferably in community-based projects
- Experience in preparing reports for internal
users and donors
- Working in a community-based project in an
urban slum for at least 1 year
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to work well under minimal supervision
Desired qualities
- Project management training
- Project coordination in urban slums
- Prior training and experience in data
management
All Applications should include the
following:
- A cover letter stating current work (if
applicable)
- A current CV with the names and telephone contacts
of at least 2 referees
- At least two letters of reference preferably
from a previous employer
- Copies of academic and professional
certificates
- An email address and a telephone number
(landline or mobile).
How to Apply
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 22nd August 2014
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 22nd August 2014
eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.