Project/Regional Coordinator- PMI REACH Malaria- Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with PATH Malaria Program and Ministry of Health program administrative focal point to assist and provide technical support for planned and unplanned events and meetings. 
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including ministries of health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners to implement planned activities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project partners.
• Provide input on standard operating procedures for project implementation.
• Develop reporting templates and processes to ensure timely and organized delivery of data and reports.
• Work with in-country and PATH administrative contacts to facilitate contractual and financial reporting requirements.
• Correspond closely with the US-based team and provide updates on project progress and issues.
• Monitor start-up activities closely and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Conduct field visits to surveillance sites to ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Conduct site visits of partners to ensure activities are being implemented as planned.
• Support the Chief of Party in the development of annual workplan.
• Collaborate with the Finance team in the elaboration of annual budget.
• Participate in technical review committee for grants under contracts, as applicable and as needed.
• Supervise the Program Administrative Assistant
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required skills and experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience coordinating technical activities among different stakeholders; including ministries of health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners
• Bachelor’s degree in public health or similar required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting USAID and/or PMI funded health projects, Familiarity with malaria programs.
• Experience interfacing with and navigating governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
• Demonstrated effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of partners with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented and ability to facilitate productive working relationships inside and outside the organization.