General Position Summary

The Project Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to the Mercy Corps Project Implementation Unit (MC-PIU) for the implementation of NFM III Grant in the MC-PIU districts while working closely with the Regional coordinators, Data Management team, Security, Operations and Finance Departments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Regional Coordinators for timely preparation of Monthly Workplan
• Submit the revised Workplan in case of any changes in the plan  
• Consolidate and submit Lab performance reports form all the PIU districts
• Consolidate and submit External Quality Assurance (EQA) reports of the PPM Labs form all the PIU districts
• Ensure details of health facilities are updated in coordination with RCs; and are consistent in all the documents
• Work closely with RCs and Data management Officer for the development of monthly progress report and other reviews
• In close coordination with RCs and PM prepare other reports e.g World TB Day Report
• Coordinate with RCs for documentation of mapping exercise for selection of PPM doctors/ hospitals, labs, pharmacies, large hospitals, and Xpert sites as per the mapping and operational guidelines
• Field visits (as required) to provide support to the field team in implementing TB program
• Maintain district-wise record of goods received and distributed e.g PPEs; microscopes, R&R Tools etc.
• Maintain district-wise records of MoUs with GPs, Labs, Expert sites, ECF hospitals, large hospitals
• Conduct Program quality audits and other related reviews in coordination with PM
• Participate in meetings and document as required and share findings and recommendations
• Maintain all the Program reports in a timely manner, with accuracy and only in the recommended templates
• Maintain all the MC-PIU Program records as per the Record retention Guidelines
• Prepare estimates for the stationary items required for the Gene Xpert sites, procure and distribute stationary to the XPert sites in a timely manner.  
• Ensure implementation of MC policies and procedures at all levels including code of conduct
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor  

Supervisory Responsibility

NA

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Project Manager – MC-PIU   

Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s degree in social sciences or degree in relevant discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in Project Implementation
• Knowledge of TB and experience of working in TB projects will be a plus
• Must be a good team player and excellent in meeting timelines
• Excellent computer skills are must
• Excellent communication and writing skills are essential

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and Females are strongly encouraged to apply