What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Officer position at CURE International Children's Hospitals?
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Projects Officer will lead the operational execution, field implementation, and overall activity coordination for assigned project initiatives. Working closely with field teams, partner institutions, and healthcare personnel, the incumbent will oversee activity monitoring and reporting to ensure all deliverables are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Projects Officer will lead the operational execution, field implementation, and overall activity coordination for assigned project initiatives. Working closely with field teams, partner institutions, and healthcare personnel, the incumbent will oversee activity monitoring and reporting to ensure all deliverables are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead day-to-day project operations, activity schedules, and work plans to ensure all project goals are delivered on time and within scope.
- Coordinate capacity-building programs, technical workshops, and practical training sessions for healthcare workers, and project partners.
- Organize logistical support, medical resources, and operational setups for specialist visits, technical trainings, and field outreach trips.
- Manage project site operations and travel arrangements for project teams.
- Oversee procurement requests, equipment delivery, physical installation, and routine maintenance for medical and technical tools across target facilities.
- Mobilize outreach workers, conduct team orientations, and guide field staff in community screening and participant tracking.
- Run awareness campaigns, create educational materials, and organize public events to promote project services and reduce social stigma.
- Summarize project findings, help write policy briefs, and organize sharing workshops to promote best practices and project models.
- Monitor project budgets, track monthly spending rates, and ensure expenses stay within approved financial limits.
- Track overall project progress against targets, indicators, and required standard procedures.
- Write regular monthly updates, quarterly and annual donor reports, and success stories to showcase project results.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in project management within the NGO, health, or international development sectors.
- Proven track record of managing project budgets, work plans, and multi-stakeholder activities.
- Demonstrated experience in field monitoring, data collection, and compiling high-quality progress reports for management and donors.
Technical Competencies & Skills:
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, monitoring frameworks, and budget tracking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate training sessions and stakeholder meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.