Project Coordinator - Mental Health Survey, IHD Office at Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

 

Project Coordinator - Mental Health Survey, IHD Office

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare  , Project Management 

Job Summary

The Ministry of Health in partnership with Aga Khan University and other partners propose to conduct a national baseline mental health survey to estimate the prevalence and to determine the factors associated with mental illnesses in Kenya. The specific objectives are:

  • To determine the prevalence of mental illnesses in Kenya
  • To identify the determinants of mental illnesses in Kenya
  • To establish the mental health treatment gap

The findings of this baseline survey will be important in informing mental health planning, policies, and interventions in Kenya.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated professional to manage this work programme. The incumbent will coordinate all the activities by different internal and external parties. They will take the lead in coordinating all the activities, including policy engagement, and technical support to implement and ensure high-quality knowledge in action products. They will be the contact person for all stakeholders interested in this programme. 

Responsibilities

  • Establish timelines for the different activities.
  • Mobilize relevant resources including personnel.
  • Ensure that other research activities are synchronized.
  • Support stakeholder coordinate in the implementation of the survey.
  • Support the project P.I and survey team in developing research proposals, acquiring ethics approval, and supervising data collection, management, analysis and dissemination.
  • Compile short reports on project progress. 
  • Identify and document lessons learned and best practices for decision making by leadership.
  • Document evidence of processes and activities through photography and videography, interviews, and testimonials in collaboration with Communications officer.
  • Ensure that narrative progress reports are prepared and submitted in time to the funder.
  • Contribute to the development of technical materials and briefs.
  • Through virtual and physical meetings provide technical support to implementing partners.
  • In collaboration with the communications coordinator, develop advocacy and awareness materials.
  • Conduct media campaigns.

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in Mental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Global Health or allied professions
  • Training in research methodologies will be desirable.

Relevant Experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience coordinating large scale community-based projects.
  • Relevant experience in working with Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations.
  • Flexible – able to work extra hours when needed.
  • Able to work with communities and respect their cultural setups.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Be computer-literate with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications and data management procedures: data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics and report generation.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise teams in multiple sites.

Personal Characteristics

  • Good organizational and management skills.
  • Attentive to detail and quality.
  • Self-driven and able to deliver within set timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A team player and able to work in a multicultural environment.

Closing Date: 19/01/2025, 7:59:00 PM
 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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