Project Coordinator

Right to Care; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a skilled project manager to oversee COVID-19 vaccination initiatives within the district. This role includes stakeholder management, coordinating vaccination efforts, training staff, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health project management and excellent communication skills, committed to increasing vaccine accessibility and addressing community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health-related projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement and project implementation.
• Manage vaccine distribution logistics and training.
• Oversee project deliverables and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Staff management

Data management

Training and mentorship

Job description

Stakeholder Management

• Establish strong working relationships with District Management Teams, Department of Health, Government Departments, Traditional leaders, local community leaders, and Implementing partners to facilitate ADAPT implementation in the sub-district.
• Arrange, attend, and represent ADAPT at all sub-district stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate ADAPT implementation with DOH and other Implementing partners in the sub-district.
• Attend key District meetings and provide feedback.

Project Management

• Lead the provision of surge COVID-19 vaccination capacity in the sub-district using various vaccination service delivery models.
• Lead ADAPT’s Sub-District Risk Communication and Community Engagement activities to address vaccine hesitancy and ensure equitable vaccine distribution and uptake among locations and populations with the lowest coverage.
• Coordinate all Technical Assistance work with DoH and oversee Direct Service Delivery activities of RTC staff related to Health Systems Strengthening (HSS).
• Manage project deliverables according to the project plan.
• Establish and monitor the District ADAPT project schedule.
• Arrange, deploy, and assign tasks to team members.
• Communicate effectively with RTC management.
• Ensure proper data management.
• Manage sub-district fleet and resources.

Staff Management

• Provide constant feedback to staff and ensure team synchronization.
• Ensure staff performance meets expectations.
• Maintain high staff morale and implement retention strategies.
• Manage staff schedules and responsibilities.
• Ensure workforce satisfaction in their roles.

Reporting

• Provide regular reports on project activities to District, Provincial, and RTC Central management.
• Present reports to District, Provincial Coordinator, DoH, Government Departments, and partner forums.

COVID-19 Vaccination & Training

• Ensure all nurses and data capturers are trained as vaccinators and registered on EVDS, collaborating with DQMs.
• Provide training and on-the-job mentoring to DOH and RTC staff on COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Assist in maintaining adequate vaccine stock and proper equipment safekeeping, working with PBPA and pharmacists.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment in all facilities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, including facility readiness assessments and dissemination of policies and procedures.

Clinical Integration and Quality Assurance

• Assess HRH capacity and support patient flow management for COVID-19 vaccination integration.
• Implement change management strategies and assess staff competencies.
• Develop and monitor Quality Improvement Plans and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and complete record keeping, maintaining filing systems and preparing documents for audits.