Project Coordinator-Reading Glasses Project
Mbale, Uganda * FULLTIME
Evidence Action
This position is both an office and field-based position. The role requires 60% time in the office and 40% in the field.
Note this is a Temporary Position – 6 months
Category: Administration
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Location: Mbale, Uganda
FULLTIME
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The incumbent will not have administrative supervisory responsibilities but will provide technical supervision and support to Program Implementation Officers working with the reading glasses pilot.
• At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
• Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
• At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You’ll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you’re looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
• Responsibilities
• This position requires a highly motivated individual who exhibits strong technical and leadership qualities, is results driven and oriented and with sound judgment, passionate and subscribes to the mission and the vision of Evidence Action.
• The incumbent responsibilities include:
• Lead and Coordinate Trainings:
• Train personnel on appropriate client interactions, data collection, and protocols
• Schedule training sessions and ensure attendance compliance
• Arrange training venues, materials, and equipment
• Coordinate with relevant health professionals for specialized training
• Assess trainee competency through practical evaluations
• Address concerns or challenges related to screening procedures
• Report on training effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Logistic & Distribution Event Coordination:
• Lead the planning and coordination of approximately 20 reading glasses distribution events per week
• Assist field personnel with the execution of events and management of supplies
• Manage event budgets and track expenses
• Prepare reports on event success and areas for improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness Activities
• Support/Lead engagements with District Local leadership, other relevant government leaders, relevant Civil Society Organizations, local communities and all other relevance and ensure that they fully buy in and participate in reading glasses pilot activities
• Collaborate with other Evidence Action departments and program teams, providing technical guidance and support supervision to the officers implementing the pilot
• Share updates with relevant government leaders on the progress of the pilot
• Develop context appropriate, tailored messaging around distribution events and training
• Coordinate with district health officers and other external local actors to align on messaging and information campaigns
• Execute information dissemination campaign through radio, text, town criers etc.
• Ensure cultural and language accessibility for all messaging
• Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation
• Ensure efficient and effective program data collection, administration and management in collaboration with Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) department for various pilot activities.
• Stock Monitoring and Management
• Assess reading glasses quantity needs based on expected event turnout and screening procedures
• Develop an inventory management plan to track stock levels before, during, and after events
• Ensure proper storage of frames and lenses to prevent damage
• Allocate screening kits and supplies to implementation officers
• Key performance Indicators
• Project management: Smooth coordination and execution of all components of the project from training to endline data collection
• Data management: Excellent and quality data management for program performance reports
• Distribution events are successfully executed as per program design
• Distribution teams are coordinated effectively with productive feedback loops
• Optimal stakeholder engagement from district to community level
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• This position requires a highly motivated individual who exhibits strong technical and leadership qualities, is results driven and oriented and with sound judgment, passionate and subscribes to the mission and the vision of Evidence Action
• Minimum or equivalent of Bachelor’s degree. An Advanced Diploma or degree in public health is a highly added advantage
• Fluency in English and local language spoken in the operational location, both spoken and written
• At least 4 years of experience in public health and / or project management is required
• Experience in vision care, rehabilitation, or adaptive technology is an advantage.
• Technical know how on project management and logistics
• Excellent communication, public relations & stakeholders engagement skills
• High-level discipline and good character while engaging with the community and their leaders, program teams and managers
• Community service attitude/ Passion to work in a rural community setting
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Embraces teamwork and enjoys working in a team environment as a team champion
• Good computer skills, data entry and management skills
• Positive attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift boxes/ supplies weighing up to 50 lbs is highly desirable, as the role requires managing inventory of reading glasses.
• Position Location
• This role will be based in Mbale, Uganda
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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