Project Coordinator - (Nursing/Midwifery Background)

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Industry: Government Administration
Description: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health r… Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Healthcare, Medical

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate site activation for evaluation activities across countries, including tracking the status of ethics approvals, data-use agreements, and regulatory clearances as led by in-country implementation partners, where required for evaluation.
  • Maintain country-level and master trackers covering site readiness, tool adoption, data collection timelines, operational risks, mitigation actions, and facility performance milestones.
  • Manage and monitor operational schedules for routine evaluation data collection cycles, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines and escalation of delays.
  • Track and support facility adoption and routine use of standardised evaluation tools, via in-country implementation and MEAL partner leads.
  • Oversee routine capture and transmission of evaluation-relevant QI event logs, coordinating through MEAL partners to ensure timely documentation of operational disruptions (equipment downtime, staffing gaps, stockouts, environmental constraints).
  • Escalate evaluation-relevant operational issues to scientific and data workstream leads, and coordinate follow-up actions with in-country implementation partners.
  • Support evaluation-facing learning and review meetings (e.g. QI reviews, cross-site learning sessions) through partner coordination, ensuring outputs inform assessment of implementation fidelity and system performance.
  • Coordinate evaluation-related site visits, trainings, and refresher sessions focused on data documentation standards, tool completion, and use of evaluation outputs, in collaboration with implementation partners.
  • Serve as the primary evaluation liaison with in-country implementation and MEAL leads, rather than with hospital or facility staff.
  • Coordinate logistics for evaluation partner meetings, cross-country learning events, and SDoC (Social Determinants of Care) sessions.
  • Track and consolidate operational inputs for funder reporting, including site activation status, data completeness, risks, mitigation actions, and progress against agreed milestones.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or midwife or equivalent    Mandatory
  • Registered Nurse/Midwife in Kenya    Mandatory
  • Minimum four (4) years relevant experience with exposure in clinical coordination, QI, or programme operations in MNH.    Mandatory
  • One (1) year supervisory experience an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Strong coordination, stakeholder management, documentation discipline, MNH clinical literacy (EmONC/SSNC), and problem solving.    Mandatory
  • High initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.    Mandatory
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.    Mandatory
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.    Mandatory
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