7 Project Coordinator jobs in Durban

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for stakeholder management, project management, staff management, reporting, and COVID-19 vaccination and training.

• Establish strong working relationships with District Management Teams, Department of Health, Government Departments, Traditional leaders, local community leaders, and Implementing partners to smoothen ADAPT implementation in the sub-district.
• Arrange, attend, and represent ADAPT at all sub-district stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate ADAPT implementation with DOH and other Implementing partners in the sub-district.
• Attend key District meetings and provide feedback.

• Lead the provision of surge COVID-19 vaccination capacity in the sub-district using one or more vaccination service delivery models.
• Lead ADAPT’s Sub-District Risk Communication and Community Engagement activities to address vaccine hesitancy issues and ensure equitable vaccine distribution and uptake in locations and populations with lowest vaccine coverage.
• Co-ordinate all Technical Assistance work to DoH and Direct Service Delivery activities of RTC staff in the sub-district related to Health Systems Strengthening (HSS).
• Manage deliverables according to the project plan.
• Establish District ADAPT project schedule and monitor implementation.
• Arrange, deploy, and assign tasks to team members.
• Communicate with RTC management.
• Ensure proper data management.
• Manage sub-district fleet and resources.

• Offer constant feedback to staff and keep everyone in sync.
• Ensure adequate staff performance.
• Keep staff morale high and take steps to improve retention.
• Manage staff schedules and assign individual responsibilities.
• Ensure workforce is satisfied in their roles.

• Provide regular reporting on project activities to District, Provincial, and RTC Central management.
• Present regular reports to the District, Provincial Coordinator, DoH, Government Departments, and partner Forums.

• Ensure all nurses and data capturers are trained on as vaccinators and are registered on EVDS (working with the DQMs), this applies for the DOH staff in all assigned DOH facilities and the RTC team.
• Provide training to those DOH or RTC staff not yet trained.
• Provide on-the-job mentoring to the DOH and RTC staff on COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Assist in ensuring adequate vaccine stock is in place and well controlled, working with the PBPA and pharmacists.
• Ensure Safekeeping of all equipment in all facilities – provide mentoring for DOH staff and ensure this is adequately controlled for RTC staff.
• Ensure provision of a safe and clean environment for clients in all facilities.

• Undertake facility readiness assessments for the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
• Disseminate and train facility managers on the policies, frameworks, standard operating procedures, and toolkits to guide the integration implementation.
• Address the clinical integration requirements, including ensuring the identification and uptake of vaccinations among high-risk individuals.
• Assess the HRH capacity in facilities for COVID-19 vaccination implementation.
• Support with the management of the patient flow.
• Implementing change management strategies.
• Assess professional nurses in DoH facilities in relation to the COVID-19 programme to ensure integration of the vaccination programme into routine healthcare.
• Assess Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Ensure there is a site in-service training program in all facilities.
• Compile Quality assessment reports and send to facilities within agreed time.
• Assist facilities in developing quality improvement plans.
• Monitor implementation of QIPs.

• Grade 12.
• Driver’s license.
• 1 year’s experience in implementing Health Programmes.
• 1 year’s experience in clinical program supervision, Monitoring & Evaluation, report writing, and presentations at District or Sub-District levels.
• 1 year of operations management experience, including managing projects, people, and finance.

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following independent contractor vacancies available:Module Guide Moderators (Independent Contractor)

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

· Project Leadership Module Guide Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Project Governance, Assurance and Auditing Module Guide Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Procurement Strategies in Project Management Module Guide Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Performance Optimisation for Project Management Module Guide Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Applied Project Finance Module Guide Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· International Project Management Module Guide Moderator Independent Contractor positions)

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Moderator moderates the content to ensure it is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria, as well as ensures alignment to the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

· To moderate the module guide content to ensure alignment to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

QUALIFICATION(S):

· A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience)

· Project Management Professional registration would be an advantage

· 2-5 years Academic experience

· Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

· Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

· Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

· Excellent academic writing and communication skills

· Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

· Proficient in the use of technological systems

· Possess a high level of ethics

· Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

Manage strategic programs and projects (both in SA and internationally).

Interface with internal and external customers for all project deliverables.

Participate in meetings and work closely with Functional Managers.

Coordinate and prioritize workload to meet project milestones.

Collect and analyse project metrics.

Identify improvement actions and process controls.

Communicate key status information to stakeholders.

Communicate program, quality, and operations reviews to Senior Management.

Manage project challenges and implement strategies to resolve issues and meet milestones.

Plan and execute configuration, risk, and supply chain management.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve project management processes, metrics, and tools.

Lead project closure activities.

Capture, incorporate, and communicate lessons learned within assigned projects and cross-functional teams.

Continuously refine a project management definition that is recognizable as leading in the industry.

B Degree / equivalent.

Min. 3 years’ Project Management experience.

Excellent understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and associated tools.

Strong project planning and tracking capability.

Strong risk and issues management, causal analysis, decision analysis / resolution capability.

Able to interface with cross-functional teams / customers.

Able to negotiate and meet project commitments.

Proactive.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to resolve conflict.

Situational travel based on project needs (<10%).

Strong customer-focused project management background.

Able to plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple projects throughout the customer deployment and internal manufacturing lifecycle.

Detail-oriented.

Highly motivated.

Able to resolve challenges and meet project milestones.

Ensure a high customer quality experience.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilised, and stored by the Company through inter alia, reference checks, credit checks, and trace reports.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Manage strategic programs and projects (both in SA and internationally).

Interface with internal and external customers for all project deliverables.

Participate in meetings and work closely with Functional Managers.

Coordinate and prioritize workload to meet project milestones.

Collect and analyse project metrics.

Identify improvement actions and process controls.

Communicate key status information to stakeholders.

Communicate program, quality, and operations reviews to Senior Management.

Manage project challenges and implement strategies to resolve issues and meet milestones.

Plan and execute configuration, risk, and supply chain management.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve project management processes, metrics, and tools.

Lead project closure activities.

Capture, incorporate, and communicate lessons learned within assigned projects and cross-functional teams.

Continuously refine a project management definition that is recognizable as leading in the industry.

B Degree / equivalent.

Min. 3 years’ Project Management experience.

Excellent understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and associated tools.

Strong project planning and tracking capability.

Strong risk and issues management, causal analysis, decision analysis / resolution capability.

Able to interface with cross-functional teams / customers.

Able to negotiate and meet project commitments.

Proactive.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to resolve conflict.

Situational travel based on project needs (<10%).

Strong customer-focused project management background.

Able to plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple projects throughout the customer deployment and internal manufacturing lifecycle.

Detail-oriented.

Highly motivated.

Able to resolve challenges and meet project milestones.

Ensure a high customer quality experience.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilised, and stored by the Company through inter alia, reference checks, credit checks, and trace reports.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Manage strategic programs and projects (both in SA and internationally).

Interface with internal and external customers for all project deliverables.

Participate in meetings and work closely with Functional Managers.

Coordinate and prioritize workload to meet project milestones.

Collect and analyse project metrics.

Identify improvement actions and process controls.

Communicate key status information to stakeholders.

Communicate program, quality, and operations reviews to Senior Management.

Manage project challenges and implement strategies to resolve issues and meet milestones.

Plan and execute configuration, risk, and supply chain management.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve project management processes, metrics, and tools.

Lead project closure activities.

Capture, incorporate, and communicate lessons learned within assigned projects and cross-functional teams.

Continuously refine a project management definition that is recognizable as leading in the industry.

B Degree / equivalent.

Min. 3 years’ Project Management experience.

Excellent understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and associated tools.

Strong project planning and tracking capability.

Strong risk and issues management, causal analysis, decision analysis / resolution capability.

Able to interface with cross-functional teams / customers.

Able to negotiate and meet project commitments.

Proactive.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to resolve conflict.

Situational travel based on project needs (<10%).

Strong customer-focused project management background.

Able to plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple projects throughout the customer deployment and internal manufacturing lifecycle.

Detail-oriented.

Highly motivated.

Able to resolve challenges and meet project milestones.

Ensure a high customer quality experience.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilised, and stored by the Company through inter alia, reference checks, credit checks, and trace reports.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.