Project Coordinator at eHealth Systems Africa

Job Description

• The Project Coordinator provides functional and administrative support to the department/project staff on assigned projects.
• Coordinates and oversees specific functions and project activities.
• Anticipates staff and departmental needs to ensure smooth operations.
• Provides timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
• Communicates effectively with eHA team members and partnering organisations to establish trust and promote eHA’s core values of ethics and integrity.
• Supports the Project Manager, Supervisor, and Team Members on major projects, including planning, administrative, and maintaining project documentation.
• Serves as the daily point of contact from project initiation to completion, including attending meetings with relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Provides weekly and monthly progress reports/logs against monthly delivery targets and schedules.
• Oversees and allocates equipment, including secure storage, assignments and receipt, sorting and logging in and out of the office and field.
• Inventories supplies and ensures the staff have adequate supplies to support projects.
• Responsible for performing any other duty as assigned by Management.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations. Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• May frequently travel between company worksites.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Presents a professional demeanor at all times.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Two years of job-related experience, preferably field work in a project management department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
• Scheduling and planning experience is an asset.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Certifications and Licenses:

•   A Project Management (PMI) certification is preferred

Computer Skills:

•  Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
•  Proficiency working within specialized software utilized in program.

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language. Fluency in Hausa is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.