Project Coordinator - Healthcare Project

This position is responsible for the full implementation of the project “Sustainable Improvement of the National Health Care Network and treatment of chronically ill refugees and vulnerable Lebanese in Lebanon” that Caritas Lebanon is implementing in partnership with Caritas Germany.   The Project coordinator provides support to the team through assessment, planning, monitoring and documentation, capacity building support to implement the project in the different primary healthcare centers of Caritas Lebanon.   DUTIES Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for the donor and the field staff Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization Ensure the work quality of the team through regular field visits and monitoring on data collection Ensure a good communication, coordination and information level of each member of the team through regular team meetings Monitor project activities and project expenditure and coordinate work with consultants in the project Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes, and any other reports to the head of Healthcare department and the donor as required Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements Trouble shoots project problems, identify and implement creative solutions in collaboration with the head of Healthcare department Be the main focal point for M&E unit and work in close collaboration with the team Participate in recruitment of additional staff when needed Ensure close collaboration and coordination with the Head of programs and operations Prepares purchase orders to procurement Issue payment requests and submit them to the accounting department SKILLS Business Skills Communication and reporting skills, preferably from a multi-cultural environment Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Political and inter-cultural awareness and sensitivity Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral Computer Skills Software applications required for daily operations Microsoft office – all applications EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Managerial experience in project management in a healthcare field Familiar with the primary health care standards of the Ministry of public health