DAPP
Position: Project Coordinator – DAPP MALAWI
Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Malawi is a locally registered NGO that has been operating in Malawi since 1995. Our mission is to work with the communities by promoting social and economic development through health, education training, food security and environmental programs. Our work in development is guided by social cohesion and respect for humanity, implemented through innovative and cost-effective programs. Through a variety of development models, DAPP complements the government’s effort in implementing the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy.
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DAPP Malawi is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for a position of Project Coordinator to implement TB/COVID-19 project interventions in Mulanje, Mangochi and Machinga districts aiming at increasing service seeking by the targeted population from the three districts and overcome barriers to TB/COVID-19 services.
Job summary/ responsibilities:
The Project Coordinator will provide overall leadership of the project activities in the three districts to secure that the project goals are reached with quality as per the agreed demands with the partner. Lead and supervise the work of project staff responsible for TB/COVID19 screening at the targeted Health Facilities and Community. He/she Provide technical support and guidance to all DAPP staff implementing TB/COVID 19 interventions taking place Mulanje, Mangochi and Machina districts. The Project Coordinator will also ensure that there is a good representation of the organization and the project in the district, and that there is good working relationship with the partners and stakeholders in the districts
Key Performance Areas
The Project Coordinator is expected to carry out the following tasks but not limited to: Planning, Reporting Coordination, collaboration, supervision and Implementation.
- Oversee the implementation of the project activities at the health facility and community according to donor expectations and is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, suggest appropriate program adjustments and develop project improvement plans.
- Provide overall supervision for the implementation and integration of all TB/COVID 19 activities and provides overall direction to daily implementation plans to ensure all project goals are met.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the project activities and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor the achievement of results, ensuring compliance of program indicators, by performing regular field visits in the catchment areas.
Qualification and Experience
- A minimum qualification of Bachelor Degree in Public Health or related qualification
- At least 5 years of experience implementing NGO work at the health facility and community level.
- Strong organizational skills and willing to work long hours toward the attainment of program objectives and deliverables
- Hands on type of person, team player and builder, able to coordinate activities in a complex environment and be able to work under time pressure
- Demonstrable experience in supervising staff, administration, and managing resources.
- Proficient writing and verbal communication skills;
- Relevant Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Office
- Excellent Stakeholder engagement and management
- Excellent writing and documentation skills
How to apply
Qualified candidates should send their application including copies of certificates, copies of valid documents from the Medical Council of Malawi and other related regulatory bodies and Resume with three traceable referees to: Email: recruitment@dapp-malawi.org
before 31st December,2022.