Aga Khan University Project Coordinator, Term Appointment Office of the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery Jobs in Kenya
Aga Khan University Project Coordinator, Term Appointment Office of the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery Jobs in Kenya
IntroductionChartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards.
It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.
The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in Kenya and East Africa is a vibrant academic community dedicated to the provision of transformational learning, teaching and research that makes a leading contribution to improving the health and well-being of communities.
Teaching faculty are all engaged in active clinical practice, research, and professional leadership with a specialty focus on delivery of upgrade programmes for working nurses and midwives.
Applications are, invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya.
The position holder will report to the Dean, School of Nursing & Midwifery, AKU, EA and will provide oversight of the nursing platform project at SONAM.
This project will convene stakeholders in the nursing profession in Kenya to begin a discussion on the image, self‐concept and professional identity of nurses in the Kenyan context.
The scope of this work includes, budget tracking, report writing and grant deadline monitoring.
Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation
Manage the Nursing Platform Project projects in a strategic and organized way.
Collaborate with a variety of departments/stakeholders to achieve the key
outcomes
Assist in planning well-defined, milestone-based timelines to keep projects on schedule.
Coordinate project related events (meetings, roundtables, workshops, seminars); including administrative support, logistics preparation of background documents and presentations
Continuously updating existing documents as required
Research Support
Coordinate at least two research studies using quantitative and qualitative methods to address implementation challenges that will help the team to scale up interventions and achieve the three IRs.
Ensure research objectives are supported and achieved
Financial Management
Monitor budgets for the project within stipulated project parameters
Ensure completion of projects is on schedule and within budget limits
Ensure accuracy of financial reports
Requirements
Educational/Professional Qualification
Master’s Degree in Project Management, Public Health or Development Studies or any other relevant field from a reputable institution of learning
Knowledge & Experience
2 – 5 years professional work experience in project/programme management
Excellent project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Strategic thinking and analytical thinking skills
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Strong knowledge of MS Office suite,
Excellent organizational skills
Basic understanding of financial and budgetary operations
Cooperative; works well with others; culturally sensitive
Organized and detail oriented with demonstrated problem solving skills
High personal motivation, self-reliant and independent
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Project Coordinator, Term Appointment Office of the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery Jobs in Kenya
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