Field Coordinator at Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

Field Coordinator – Ref No. FC/PI/19/08/2019

Reports to the Project Manager. The incumbent will coordinate, implement, monitor and report on project activities in Southern Province.

Main Duties

• Coordinates and multi-tasks all project activities, including logistics and planning, developing work plans and budgets; monitoring project progress; tracking financial spending and responsible for monthly reporting of all project activities.
• Develop/revise SOPs and other tools for implementation of project activities
• Aids in the initiation of a new initiative to optimise EPI, including the development of a detailed implementation plan and budget, hiring of key staff, training and mentoring of MOH sub-national EPI health care workers.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with the MOH and partner staff at all levels, including aiding in the coordination and reporting of relevant activities.
• Responsible for project coordination, engagement, initiation and monitoring of project activities with health care workers at relevant sub-national levels.
• Attend and participate in relevant Government and departmental meetings; maintain high decorum and professionalism for the project and CIDRZ.
• Responsible for financial accountability and reporting; providing a monthly reconciliation to the Deputy Director and the Finance Department.
• Actively participates in troubleshooting any project issues and problem solving as they arise, and reporting such issues to the Deputy Director.
• Performs any other responsibilities for the successful implementation and functioning of the project as directed by Deputy Director.
• Works as part of a team, maintaining close communication with supervisor, and work tirelessly at building capacity of the project.
• Coordinate and work collegially with other organisational departments.
• Support and provide guidance to support staff and other team members.
  Maintain strict confidentiality of research subjects and project information at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or any related field.
• Extensive public health coordination experience, with a minimum of three years in a coordinator role, preferably with training/facilitation and change management experience.
• Experience working in a non-profit environment in Maternal Child Health preferred.
• Proficient with work plan and budget development, implementation and monitoring.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including reporting writing.
• Strong command of English language, both verbal and written.
  Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft programmes.

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