Project Coordinator

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Coordinator.

The Section for Global Health within NYU Langone Healths Institute for Excellence in Health Equity is seeking a Project Coordinator, AMPATH Ghana. The Project Coordinator of Care and Research will work with internal and external parties to organize the various components needed to initiate, run and complete care and research activities. Promotes, coordinates and supports the development of projects (gathering, collecting and analysis of data). Facilitates administration processes such as maintaining records, assisting in monitoring and developing budgets, organizing and coordinating training programs, and other related activities. Ensures the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with good clinical practices, HIPAA requirements, regulatory procedures, and protection of human subjects. Keeps the team moving forward, anticipates potential barriers to success of the project and suggests and implements solutions to barriers. Reports to AMPATH Ghana Executive Director and Assistant Director.

Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Ghana is one partnership within AMPATH Global, a network of universities and academic health centers that collaborate with health systems in low- and middle-income countries to ensure essential and equitable health for all people. The AMPATH Consortium has developed and inspired future leaders in healthcare in both North America and around the world, and produced hundreds of published articles, all while successfully responding to healthcare needs in homes, communities, and clinical facilities in partner sites and countries.

The Section for Global Health within NYU Langone Healths Institute for Excellence in Health Equity leads the AMPATH Consortium of academic health centers in the AMPATH Ghana partnership with the University for Development Studies School of Medicine (UDS-SoM), Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), and other affiliated institutions in Ghana. AMPATH Ghana leverages the experience of AMPATH Global, builds on the strengths of Ghanas existing healthcare system, and serves as a resource to Ghanas health and education leaders. This partnership works towards mutually beneficial outcomes for all partners, improving the health and well-being of people in communities in and around Tamale, Ghana; educating tomorrows medical experts worldwide; and jointly researching breakthroughs that will inform improvements in population health around the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination - Coordinate operational aspects for projects as assigned. Arrange communications with internal and external parties to organize and coordinate various components needed to initiate, run and conclude project activities. Produce, circulate and finalize agendas and minutes from calls and meetings. Prepare, process, and track project related purchases/ requisitions, reimbursements, expense reports, and related invoice payments.

• Reports - Independently prepare and review documents and generate status/progress reports for ongoing and pending projects, which may include moderate data analysis. Outline agenda, plan and prepare presentations, and compose a variety of memos and letters. Review and edit reports, obtain appropriate approvals. Respond to routine correspondences. Follow protocols as defined by AMPATH Ghana and NYU Langone policies and procedures.

• Research and Care Activities - Gather and collect data from different parties and presents findings as applicable. Investigate problems, issues and concerns, and respond to requests for information. Assist in developing materials and presentations for training and educational sessions, and other activities.

• Grants - Contribute to preparation of grant application submissions for AMPATH Ghana, as needed. Assist with research protocol development as requested.

• Scheduling - Organize and coordinate schedules, activities and special events. Coordinate conference preparation activities (checking and coordinating the logistics and technical support, making food and beverage arrangements, etc.) and other related activities. May assist in special events planning.

• Perform other duties as requested by Executive Director or Assistant Director of AMPATH Ghana.

 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.
Effective oral, written, communication, interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers. Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently. Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure. Ability to Project/Program manage and to multi task while paying attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications:
Project/Program management experience preferred. Masters degree in public health or related field preferred. Experience working or volunteering abroad, particularly in low- and middle-income country settings. Substantive knowledge and interest in the field of global health.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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