Research and Development Solutions
Project Coordinator
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Posted date 15th April, 2025 Last date to apply 30th April, 2025
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Development Sector
Type Full Time Position 1
Experience 5 years

Job Description: Project Coordinator 

 

Doorstep Delivery Model of Primary Health Care Project 

About the Organization 

Research and Development Solutions (RADS), in collaboration with the Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation (AHKF), is implementing an innovative primary healthcare delivery model targeting urban poor communities in Pakistan through the Urban Impact Laboratory. This initiative aims to demonstrate a cost-effective, community-based approach to enhance access to preventive and primary healthcare services among underserved populations. 

 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Coordinator to oversee the implementation of our "Doorstep Delivery Model of Primary Health Care" project in urban poor communities of Rawalpindi and Karachi. The ideal candidate will coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders, manage operational logistics, and ensure the successful execution of this innovative healthcare delivery model. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Implementation and Management 

  • Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of the primary healthcare delivery project across both project sites 

  • Develop detailed implementation plans, timelines, and workflows for all project components 

  • Monitor project progress against established targets and milestones 

  • Identify operational challenges and develop practical solutions in collaboration with the project team 

  • Prepare regular progress reports for senior management and donors 

Team Coordination and Supervision 

  • Supervise field teams including Aapis (female community outreach workers), Rahbars (male outreach workers), and monitoring staff 

  • Coordinate with healthcare providers across the four intervention arms (public clinics, private clinics, algorithm-driven care, and telemedicine) 

  • Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and share learnings 

  • Support capacity building and training activities for project staff 

Technology Implementation 

  • Oversee the deployment and use of project technology solutions, including the Aapi data collection application, healthcare provider applications, and telemedicine platform 

  • Coordinate with technology partners to ensure smooth functioning of all digital tools 

  • Monitor data quality from various technology platforms and ensure proper integration 

  • Support real-time dashboard development and utilization for project monitoring 

Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local government officials, healthcare providers, community leaders, and partner organizations 

  • Coordinate with the central call hub to ensure effective follow-up mechanisms with referred patients 

  • Facilitate community engagement activities to promote project acceptance and participation 

  • Represent the project at relevant forums and meetings 

Research and Learning 

  • Support baseline and endline survey and other study implementation in coordination with the research team 

  • Assist in quality assurance for data collection activities 

  • Contribute to documentation of implementation learnings, best practices, and challenges 

  • Help compile evidence for advocacy with government stakeholders for potential scale-up 

 

Qualifications and Skills 

Education and Experience 

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Social Scienceor related field 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing healthcare projects, preferably with community-based interventions 

  • Experience working with urban poor communities in Pakistan 

  • Prior experience with technology-enabled healthcare delivery models preferred 

  • Knowledge of primary healthcare systems in Pakistan 

Technical Skills 

  • Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously 

  • Experience with monitoring and evaluation of health programs 

  • Proficiency with project management software and healthcare data management systems 

  • Understanding of healthcare delivery models and referral systems 

  • Familiarity with mobile health applications and digital health interventions 

Personal Attributes 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

  • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing field teams 

  • Problem-solving orientation with ability to adapt to changing circumstances 

  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse communities 

  • Fluency in English and Urdu; knowledge of local languages (Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto) is an advantage 

Location and Travel 

  • Position will be based in Rawalpindi/Islamabad with periodic travel to Karachi 

  • Regular field visits to project implementation sites required 

Requirements


  1. Resume attachment is required.
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