Project Coordinator at Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre

• Design, develop and implement work plans, track and support partner activities and provide technical support for service delivery initiatives.
• Liaise with the project teams and other key stakeholders to ensure effective interface between project development, planning, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide professional guidance, technical support and capacity building for the project teams.
• Undertake analysis/assessment to support the development and improvement of key projects and ensure the use of project management methodologies and processes to allow for consistent high-quality outcomes.
• Provide timely and efficient coordination and dissemination of project material and project support.
• Prepare and present project documents to key stakeholders as required, including proposals, status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.
• Deliver on assigned projects and processes within agreed upon deadlines, budget and quality standards.
• Facilitate partner meetings, and maintain meeting records, including minutes and other relevant documentation.
• Support the preparation of terms of reference and other engagement mechanisms for any required external assistance.
• Support planning for and participate in project site support visits.

• Clear work plans
• Periodic status updates on implementation of the work plans
• Adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Compliance with project methodologies and processes
• Timely reports, including quality of management information provided
• Documentation management

• Master's in Public Health, Project Management or Heath Systems Management/Strengthening
• Experience working with NCD related policies, strategies, guidelines and implementing NCD interventions.
• Minimum five years providing technical assistance in health and development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple stakeholder engagement and management
• Experience working within the government system. Experience in county-based health and development program implementation or experience working with county governments will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the organization of health services in Kenya including primary health care and community health services

• A high level of time-urgency with an ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines within a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with energy, flexibility, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and deliver results in a fast-changing project environment
• Knowledge and experience of ICT-based Office applications and tools (word processing, spreadsheets and data processing, PowerPoint)
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

• Results-driven and initiative-taking behavior
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to plan, organize work and establish priorities
• Informed, sound, and transparent decision-making skills
• Thorough, methodical and attention to details
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines and fields
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Taking ownership of all responsibilities and honoring commitments

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