Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, planning and implementation of projects and activities
• Oversee Program Managers and project teams
• Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution
• Lead the development of key documents during the project lifecycle including proposals, project charter, budgets, work plans and trackers
• Measure project performance and assess risks using appropriate tools and techniques
• Review and update project progress daily ensure completion is on schedule and within budgets
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support to projects
• Ensure quality, efficiency and timeliness in project implementation
• Provide guidance to improve the organization's project management capabilities and align our practices with industry standards
• Prepare presentations to report progress on multiple projects, current bottlenecks and resolution planning.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in public health or health-related field and 5 - 7 years of related work experience in public health project management and coordination
• Relevant experience with project planning and implementation at the community, state, and/or national level working with public sector and NGOs
• Strong project management experience including planning, initiating, and delivering initiatives within agreed time frames
• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Experience in developing platforms for internal project management processes
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver accurate and impactful presentations and deliverables to technical and general audiences
• Ability to initiate, foster, interact, and maintain relationships with teams and diverse groups
• Experience leading and coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
• Ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously and work independently and proactively manage the implementation of complex projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Highly entrepreneurial with strong self-motivation
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite/Workspace (cloud) tools

Additional qualifications:

Experience in technical areas:

• Infectious diseases
• Community health and hygiene
• Infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
• Health emergency preparedness/health security

Application: Submit your application (curriculum vitae and cover letter) and use the subject heading: DRASA Project Manager Application. Only candidates who successfully pass the screening process will be notified for an interview