BioMarker Alliance (PRIMA Study)
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 p[email protected] by 27th June, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join us in advancing impactful science to prevent rheumatic heart disease.
