Project Coordinator, Enhancing Equity of Family Planning

Path 

Job Description

Tracking Code

5068

Job Description

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

PATH is seeking a Project Coordinator to serve as the primary program contact for the project Enhancing equity and sustainability of public – sector family planning. The purpose of the project is to enhance equitable and sustained access to family planning by maximizing country readiness to implement a total market approach. The project will work with national and regional level partners to strengthen public-sector capacity to develop operational plans for the delivery of contraceptives to targeted market segments and lead public-private planning for the total market approach.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Under the guidance and direction of the Tanzania Country Program Leader and the Seattle- based Project Director/Team leader, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing and overseeing all project activities in Tanzania. This will include:

• Engaging, mobilizing, and serving as the primary country contact with the government partners and other stakeholders.
• Securing project approval and processing contractual agreements.
• Coordinating and facilitating partner and stakeholders meetings.
• Overseeing country-based research activities, including helping to identify and manage consultants.
• Developing country workplans and monitoring activities.
• Liaising regularly and proactively with the Seattle-based project team and staff conducting similar activities in other countries of the PATH project.
• Contributing to documentation and dissemination activities.
• Facilitating administrative needs of the project.

Required Skills

• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of the public health context, including MoHSW and MOH Zanzibar structures, policies, and procedures, particularly family planning.
• Ability to coordinate and effectively facilitate meetings.
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance and maintain a high level of accountability.
• Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Swahili and English.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Tanzania.

Required Experience

• Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of six years relevant work experience.
• Experience in the field of reproductive health and family planning.
• Private sector experience, research design experience, and advocacy skills would be an advantage.
• Experience in project management with strong organizational skills.

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