Palmetto Medical Initiative (PMI) Job Careers – Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Palmetto
Medical Initiative (PMI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: United Nations Medical Director 
About PMI:
Palmetto
Medical Initiative (PMI) is revolutionizing the approach to medical
intervention in the developing world by moving beyond relief to achieve
long-term improvements in health. PMI is a rapidly growing grassroots NGO
that exists to provide sustainable, quality health care to developing
nations. In a world where nearly half the population lives on less than $2
per day (Source: UN, 2013), socialized healthcare systems are overcrowded,
poorly equipped, and underfunded. PMI is bridging the gap between ineffective,
socialized care and unaffordable, private care. PMI is committed to
effectively implementing projects across East Africa and Central America to
transform the health of our partnering communities. We have seen our model
proven through our pilot project in Masindi, Uganda. This project became
operational in January 2010 and became operationally sustainable within 13
months of opening. To date, more than 40,000 patients have received care
through PMI’s efforts in Uganda. By creating sustainable medical centers
that offer low-cost services, PMI is able to increase accessibility to
high-quality healthcare and empower communities for a healthy tomorrow.
Job Summary: The role of the
Project Coordinator is to work alongside PMI Uganda staff in achievement of
strategic goals and objectives. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will
serve as a liaison between PMI Uganda and PMI International through direct
project oversight and reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part
of an organization that is rapidly growing and re-defining sustainable, quality
health care in rural areas of developing countries.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Work alongside
    International Director to maintain strategic plan and business model
  • Work alongside
    Clinic Administrator in Uganda to identify long-term goals, capacities,
    and strategies for growth
  • Provide
    direction and support to local staff through the transitional management
    period
  • Provide weekly,
    monthly, and quarterly reports
  • Act as a liaison
    between PMI International Executive Leadership and PMI Uganda
  • Research and
    apply best practices being successfully implemented by similar
    organizations
  • Create and
    manage relationships/partnerships/collaborations with other NGO’s,
    government officials, and local partners
  • Manage and
    implement capacity building strategies for local staff across all project
    locations
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant
    should hold a four year Bachelor Degree in International Development,
    Business, or Project Management
  • Masters Degree
    in relevant field preferred 
  • Proven project
    management experience in East Africa
  • Ability to work
    cross-culturally and display cultural sensitivity
  • Strong
    organizational competencies
  • Ability to
    manage and evaluate administrative systems and empower staff to work
    within those systems
  • Excellent
    written and oral communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Availability to
    travel 2-5 days per month on-site to Masindi, Uganda   
Job Terms and Conditions:
  • Lodging,
    transportation, and per diem allowance for on-site consultations
  • Operational
    expenses (phone, airtime, internet, etcetera)
  • Medivac
    International Insurance during time of employment (if desired) 
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates should send their e-mail applications with a cover letter and
current CV to michael@palmettomedical.org

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