Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at MUHAS

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at MUHAS

Project Coordinator (PRIMA Study)

MUHAS

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) on behalf of a study on Preventing Rheumatic Injury BioMarker Alliance (PRIMA Study) would like to invite qualified applicants to apply for the study positions entailed herein below;

Position Title: Project Coordinator

Project: Preventing Rheumatic Injury BioMarker Alliance (PRIMA Study)

Duty Station: Babati, Manyara

Duration: 3 years

Application Deadline: Friday, 27th June, 2025

Summary

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 [email protected] and copy to project Principal Investigator [email protected] by 27th June, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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