Malaria Consortium Africa DFID Project Jobs – Multi Country Project Coordinator – Regional Malaria Programme

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Organisation: Malaria Consortium Africa (MC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda or London, UK
Project Funding Source: DFID
Reports to: Malaria Consortium Africa Technical Director along with DFID technical lead on Malaria in Africa (Africa Regional Department MDG Team) and to a DFID-chaired Board, as per ITT
About MC:
Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. Malaria Consortium is a global leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the control of neglected tropical diseases and the promotion of child health.
Job Summary: The Multi Country Project Coordinator, Regional Malaria Programme, will combine technical and project management skills and expertise in facilitating relations between multiple stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offer technical oversight and strategic leadership for all project activities ensuring each project deliverable is provided as per the project timeline
  • Manage the creation and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework
  • Develop and implement a management framework for the project team
  • Ensure project reporting per the project timeline
  • Oversee relationships with implementation and technical service partners named in the project, ensuring each meets the terms of their contract on time
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with national malaria control programmes and research institutes in Africa to galvanise commitment to evidence and knowledge
  • Oversee the project’s multi-million pound budget ensuring that there is effective and accountable financial oversight
  • Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate must hold a postgraduate and/or doctoral degree in international health, epidemiology or related discipline
  • Possess significant International experience in public health, preferably on malaria in Africa
  • Demonstrated leadership and team leading skills
  • Possess the ability to effectively manage partnerships
  • Past exposure and experience in project and financial management
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated research background, including a record of publications
  • Extensive technical knowledge and skills in malaria control
  • Extensive understanding and knowledge with public health principles, including epidemiology
  • Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation of malaria control programmes
  • Good understanding of Value for Money principles
  • French language will be advantageous
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining Malaria Consortium should send an updated CV, with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your current salary information, to Human Resources to: HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org
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