Project Officer, IHD Job AKUH

• Assist in training and providing ongoing mentoring and support to community health promoters (CHPs) and community members to support ECD.
• Monitor, review and update project workplans for effective and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of play areas within health facilities.
• Organize and participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness about ECD services.
• Support in the development and local adaptation of training materials.
• Support procurement and distribution of project materials and supplies, including educational and play materials.

• Participate in workshops to plan research activities and familiarize with data collection tools, consent procedures, and project protocols.
• Assist in reviewing and piloting research tools, and support logistics for participant recruitment, mobilization, consenting, and data collection.
• Conduct quantitative data collection using ODK software.
• Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions, take detailed field notes, and prepare interview summaries.
• Support data transcription, cleaning, and organization for analysis.
• Support the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Maintain and manage data, files, and project documentation.

• Liaise with stakeholders, including community partners, local authorities, and beneficiaries, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate project update meetings, documentation and sharing of the minutes.
• Compile and submit activity reports, including regular updates on project progress and quarterly project progress reports.
• Participate in regular team meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Contribute to the development of presentations as and when required.
• Document evidence of processes and activities through photos and testimonials in collaboration with the Communications Officer.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform project implementation

• Bachelor's degree in ECD, Nursing, Developmental Psychology, Public Health or a related field

• Strong background in delivering or supporting ECD interventions in community or health facility settings.
• Experience in mobilizing and working with caregivers and community stakeholders to promote child health and development.
• Experience in conducting training sessions for community-based organizations, supporting in developing training materials and adapting them for local contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting research projects and collecting qualitative and/or quantitative data.
• Proficiency in using smartphones or tablets for data collection (e.g. ODK or similar platforms).
• Fluency in English and Swahili languages is required. Proficiency in other local languages spoken in Isiolo and Lamu is an added advantage.
• Solid analytical and report writing skills.

• Knowledge of cultural contexts in Isiolo and/or Lamu.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintains integrity, respects confidentiality, and adheres to research or organizational ethics.
• Committed to learning and innovation and adaptive approaches.

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