Job Description

Posted 4 hours ago

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) causing rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a  worldwide cause  of  heart failure, stroke and maternal mortality. Most patients, however, lack a known ARF diagnosis to guide antibiotic prophylaxis in order to prevent recurrent group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. This is partly due to lack of a single laboratory diagnostic test for ARF confirmation. The PRIMA Study (began August, 2024) is a collaborative research of 6

countries worldwide, and aims to identify accurate molecular biomarker(s) for ARF, and design a point-of- care diagnostic test for ARF diagnosis. The goal is to  advance early detection of ARF and therefore prevent  RHD.

We are seeking for a Project Coordinator to join our team and play a critical role in the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day coordination of project operations and timelines.
• Serve as a point of contact between departments, teams, and stakeholders
• Monitor progress against workplans, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to track project outputs and outcomes.
• Liaise with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure alignment of goals.

• Prepare high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders and funders.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, administrative, and donor-related requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree will be an added advantage).
• At least 5 years of work experience in coordinating research or public health projects, with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work within interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply:

Interested  candidates  should  submit  a cover  letter and updated  CV to abbas_mkila@yahoo.com and copy to project Principal Investigator pilly.chillo@muhas.ac.tz by 27th June, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join us in advancing impactful science to prevent rheumatic heart disease.

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