Programme Coordinator
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Seasonal Malaria chemoprevention (SMC) Programme Coordinator to join our team in Kampala, Uganda.
The SMC Programme Coordinator – East & Southern Africa supports the SMC Programme Director and SMC country leads in ensuring a coherent approach across SMC programme country projects in the East & Southern Africa region and across all SMC programme focus areas, in line with organisational, regional, country-level and SMC programme objectives.
The role further supports the development of above-country SMC programme strategies, frameworks and standards, as well as their operationalisation at the country level. The role also supports the expansion of the SMC programme to new countries in East & Southern Africa where Malaria Consortium does not currently have a presence. Note that the role does not extend to the SMC programme project in Nigeria or to Malaria Consortium SMC projects that are not coordinated through the SMC programme
The successful candidate will have:
Essentials:
- Postgraduate degree in public health, management or related disciplines
- Extensive experience of programme management at senior level on large-scale development or public health programmes
- Extensive experience in project and financial management with a proven track record of timely submission of high-quality deliverables
- Experience of working with government and other senior-level stakeholders in a development or public health context
- Good understanding of global development and public health
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Fluency in English and French
- Excellent communication, writing and negotiating skills
- Competent use of Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel, sometimes for extended periods of time
Desirable:
- Experience of working in a senior position in a multi-country programme
- Experience of working in development or public health programmes in East & Southern Africa
- Experience of research, M&E, external relations or digital in a development or public health context
- Experience of procurement and supply management or security management in a public health context
- Extensive experience of developing programme-level strategies, standards and frameworks, as well as guiding their operationalisation at project level
- Experience of setting up projects in new locations
- Experience of mentoring project staff and developing project management capacity
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This vacancy is open to anyone that has the right to work in Uganda, Kampala. We encourage those to apply who are able to obtain a full time work permit in this region (however Malaria Consortium will not be able to cover the financial cost).
The Company
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
What We Do
Partnering with governments and local authorities, we help to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities, addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems. Our collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach paves the way for lower child mortality and lasting wellbeing, helping families, communities and countries reach their full potential.
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