Project Officer

Key Roles & Responsibilities of (Project Officer - MMU Project):Under the overall guidance of Regional Manager - MMU Project, the selected candidate will:

    Oversee full implementation of the project in the designated region;

    Ensure that the assigned activities are fully accomplished, meet expected technical and management quality standards, and are delivered on schedule;

    Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with partnership agreement and in line with Standard Operating Protocol of the State Health Society, National Health Mission, Assam;

    Ensure that information, records and documentation necessary to monitor the project are maintained and are available at all times for inspection by the donor and HLFPPT Leadership Team;

    Ensure that relevant data and records of all patients treated at the MMU are maintained with full confidentiality and responsibility;

    Oversee achievement of staff work plans, deliverables and compliance requirements;

    Foster and maintain effective and professional relationships with and between all project staff, partners and stakeholders;

    Oversee the implementation and maintenance of MIS tools and frameworks;

    Ensure that local laws, culture and operational policies and protocols, including for security, are observed and respected; and

    Organize and facilitate meetings between key stakeholders and regular coordination meetings in accordance with the governance structure of the project.

Qualifications & Experiences

    Post-graduate qualification in Management/Public Health/Social Sciences with demonstrable experience of managing large scale projects preferably in public health domain.

    A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management

    Willingness to work and travel in difficult and insecure environments

    Committed to improving the health status of underserved and difficult to reach population 

Key Competencies & Skills:

      Good Communication (verbal & written in English & Assamese);

      Ability to maintain confidentiality;

      Respect for all and ability to work with people and take the team along;

      Excellent project planning, management and organizational skills;

      Good Analytical & Problem solving ability;

      Decision making abilities and taking responsibility for decisions;

      Ability to take disciplined risks;

      Ability to lead initiative and develop networks;

      Strong ability to liaison;

      Excellent documentation and reporting skills;

      Financial acumen;

      Ability to use MS office effectively; Exposure to MS-projects will be an asset;

      Ability to use mobile apps for project management will be an added advantage;

      Interpersonal skills;

      Team work orientation;

      Ability to manage multiple competing priorities;

      Mentoring & coaching skills.

      Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, with the team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters;

      Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;

      Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;

      Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

      Perform other tasks which may be assigned by the reporting manager from time to time.