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Coordinator Emergency Medical Services
Your responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the program work plan, including activities, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate with partner organizations, including government agencies, academia, hospitals, and NGOs, to ensure effective implementation of the program.
- Monitor and evaluate program activities to ensure they are on track and achieving expected outcomes
- Provide technical assistance and training to healthcare providers, emergency medical services personnel, and first responders.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote community-based emergency medical services and raise awareness of the importance of emergency medical care
- Prepare program reports, including progress reports, financial reports, and donor reports
- Conduct field assessments and regular monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning exercises
- Ensure compliance with program policies, procedures, and donor requirements
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health, emergency medical services, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in emergency medical services, including program management, capacity building, and community engagement
- Knowledge of emergency medical services systems, protocols, and best practices
- Experience working with government agencies, hospitals, and NGOs in Kenya and/ or Uganda
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Swahili and/or Luganda is a plus
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in a cross-cultural environment
- Willingness to travel within Kenya and Uganda.