Key Responsibilities Include

• Contribution to workplan development for the project
• Coordination of pre-award assessment of the implementing partner and sub-award development for.
• Coordination of workshops/conferences/trainings arranged in support of the Nursing Leadership initiative.
• Coordinate the implementation of situational analysis activities in four selected provinces.
• Coordination of engagement with the nursing officials at national, provincial and district department of health.
• Coordinate needs assessments to determine training needs among nursing professionals.
• Coordinate capacity development assessments to identify capacity development needs of the implementing partner.
• Providing Technical Assistance to the implementing partner based on identified TA needs.
• Documenting meeting outcomes and track action items
• Coordinate the activities leading to the design of the Nursing Leadership Development programme.
• Coordinate inputs from stakeholders and experts needed for the development of workshop material for training of nurse managers and educators on the leadership empowerment program.
• Coordinate activities needed for the development of a manual for nursing leadership development.
• Contributing to key program reporting deliverables, including, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required
• Collaborating with other members of the project team to ensure that deliverables meet the needs of the scope of work.
• Contributing to the overall technical and programmatic quality and outputs of the activity.
• Contributing to progress check-ins on a fortnightly basis with AOR and POC for this activity.
• Developing, in collaboration with Nursing office at national/provincial/district, guidelines, tools, policies, and procedures that inform Nursing Leadership Initiative support.
• Coordinating the writing of program outputs and outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Monitors expenditures against budget and may have access to confidential project information (i.e., salary information)
• Ensures completion of project while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements.
• Help to identify funding opportunities and participate with Business Development and Diversification (BDD) efforts, including capture work and development and/or review of proposal narratives and budgets.
• Carrying out all other duties as may be designated by the supervisor.

Required Education, Experience/Skill and Competencies:

• University Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Education or any Health-related Degree.
• Public Health post-graduate training and qualification would be as added advantage.
• 6+ years’ experience in the Non-Governmental Organization space including provision of capacity development support for local partners. Experience with PEPFAR funded organization’s will be an added advantage.
• Experience in coordinating activities between an NGO and the Departments of Health.
• Experience in project management of a donor funded program.
• Experience with supporting programs enhancing the welfare of nurses will be an added advantage.
• Experience in curriculum development and trainings.
• Experience with conducting and documenting qualitative research.
• Familiarity with the district and provincial Departments of Health, preferably experienced in stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good computer skills including word and excel.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent public speaking abilities, strong written and verbal English skills
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Preferred
• Ability to analyze data, or interest in learning to analyze data is important.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to respond with sensitivity to people of diverse cultures.