Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Objectives of the Position
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the project. This includes ensuring that all project activities are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with RNCDA's standards and donor requirements.

1. Key responsibilities.
1.1 Project Planning and Management
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment to the project goals.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives.
• Prepare and submit regular project reports to supervisor and relevant stakeholders
1.2 Implementation of Integrated Services
• Organize and conduct training sessions and workshops for healthcare providers on the integration of HIV and NCD services.
• Coordinate the Training of Trainers (ToT) and mentorship programs.
• Ensure the development and dissemination of guidelines, protocols, and training materials for integrated care.
• Establish and manage patient support groups at the decentralized level, conducting needs assessment and providing ongoing support to the groups.
• Organize activities to promote self-management, lifestyle modifications, and treatment adherence among the support groups.
• Monitor the implementation process and provide technical support to address challenges.
1.3 Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, including government institutions, healthcare providers, NGOs, and community based organizations.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder engagement meetings and workshops to discuss project progress, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Foster partnerships with relevant organizations to support the sustainability of integrated services.
1.4 Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for the project considering the project outputs tracker already available
• Track project progress and prepare regular reports
• Conduct regular site visits to assess the quality of service delivery and gather feedback from healthcare providers and patients.
• Use evaluation findings to inform continuous improvement of integrated services.
1.5 Communication and Reporting
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports to the Executive Director and donors.
• Ensure effective communication of project achievements and challenges.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
2. Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health background, but an advanced degree in public health, healthcare management, or a related field will be an added value.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in the field of NCDs and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Strong understanding of Rwanda health systems and the integration of healthcare services.
• Multi-sectoral work experience is highly desired, having professional knowledge with local and international partners for the purpose of partnerships, community engagement and patient centeredness.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, proactive and fast learner with efficient and effective time management skills.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively in a way that contributes to improving the effectiveness of the project's outcomes.
• Excellent in organizational and strategic planning skills, and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Being recommended by or having worked with a member of RNCDA will be an added value for the candidate.

3. Reporting and Supervision
The Project Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the project and technical team, healthcare providers, patients and other relevant stakeholders.
4. Duration and Location
This position will be for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on the project needs and performance. It will be based at RNCDA office, with travel to project sites as required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three references with a copy to Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, alphonsembarushimana@rwandancda.org  and Rwanda NCDA Alliance General secretary secretary.rncda@gmail.com  by 30th August 2024. The email subject should be: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT COORDINATOR: Names of the candidate.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates that meet all the requirements will be contacted for further selection process.

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