Purpose:
This position, under the direction of the PI, will coordinate the implementation of the project. In addition, to monitoring and evaluation of projects, the project coordinator will supervise and train study staff, creating and managing work schedules as well as undertaking data management and statistical analysis. The successful candidate will harmonize close working relationship with internal stakeholders, the AKU Research Office, and support services. The individual will represent the study to other partners including the county health administration, Ministry of Health, Aga Khan University.
Responsibilities
Coordination of the implementation of the Grand Challenges project by managing the Ministry of Health datasets and developing appropriate statistical models for analysis
Liaise with the ministry of health consultants and stakeholders to ensure efficient extraction and cleaning of the available datasets for scrutiny
Enforce controls, and efficient resources utilization to support project activities
Work with finance to monitor the project budget including staffing and capital equipment requirements,
Prepare briefings, reports and other documentation as required
Communicate programme information and status to all relevant parties, providing early warning and escalation of key issues
Engagement with all key stakeholders
Supervise and train project staff in data extraction and verification
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
The successful candidate should possess the following:
At least a Master’s degree in Biostatistics or its equivalent
An interest in enrolling for a PhD programme
Experience in Statistical modelling
Experience in multisectoral research protocol development and implementation
Experience in health research environment will be an added advantage
Working competence with MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal skills
Minimum of 2 years work experience in project coordination
