Project Coordinator

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan invites applications from qualified, experienced, and dynamic candidates for the position of Project Coordinator based at Regional Office, Hyderabad.

Position Summary:

The role oversees field activities, supports supervision and performance management of frontline teams, and maintains coordination between communities, health facilities, and key stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will also support additional regional AKHSP initiatives, ensuring objectives are met, data is accurate, and implementation issues are addressed promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Project Coordinator is accountable for execution, coordination, supervision, and reporting of CASI initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and overseeing CASI implementation across Southern region in line with approved work plans, AKHSP standards, and national nutrition guidelines.
• Supervising, mentoring, and managing performance of field teams (RN/LHV’s), providing technical support where needed.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Regional and Local Health Boards, district health offices, and local authorities, providing timely updates on implementation, risks, and corrective actions.
• Supporting planning and execution of additional regional nutrition or health initiatives as assigned.
• Ensuring functional referral pathways between communities and health facilities.
• Overseeing monitoring, data collection, documentation, and timely reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
• Managing proper use and tracking of project resources, supplies, and materials.
• Managing project finances and keeping a track of expenditures.
• Applying safeguarding, accountability, and community participation standards consistently across all activities.

Qualification, Experience & Skills Required:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Management, or a related field.
• Have 2 + years of experience coordinating or managing field-based nutrition, health, or community programs.
• Are excellent at Project Management
• Can manage multiple districts, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Have experience working with government health structures, and community health initiatives.
• Communicate clearly, document consistently, and follow through on issues.
• Thrive on responsibility, structure, and delivery.
• Adept knowledge of data management mechanisms and processes.

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Project Coordinator, accompanied with his/her Line Manager(s) is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.