Project Manager at Aga Khan University

Project Manager, Kikohozi Project

In a full-time capacity, the Project Manager will play a central role in ensuring the successful implementation of the Kikohozi Classifier project. Beyond overseeing day-to-day operations and field data collection activities, the Project Manager will serve as the primary link between Aga Khan University and partner institutions, ensuring that project milestones are achieved within scope, time, and budget.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop detailed protocols, work plans, timelines, and budgets in line with the project’s objectives and grant requirements.
• Translate the overall project strategy into clear and actionable implementation frameworks.
• Continuously update and adjust plans to reflect emerging priorities, risks, or challenges.
• Oversee all administrative and logistical arrangements necessary for project implementation, including fieldwork planning, and staff coordination.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies and donor compliance requirements.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and performance monitoring of project staff.
• Represent the project in stakeholder engagements, workshops, and donor meetings.
• Oversee all data collection activities and identify and proactively address operational challenges, risks, or delays.
• Facilitate regular project coordination meetings and maintain strong communication between technical teams, researchers, and administrative units.
• Supervise data manager and research assistants, track project deliverables and ensure that milestones are achieved
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and documentation for both internal stakeholders and the funder.
• Maintain effective communication channels with community stakeholders, research participants, and partner institutions.
• Support community sensitization efforts and ensure culturally appropriate engagement in field activities.
• Participate in teaching, mentorship and capacity building to project team members, as well as Aga Khan University staff and students, by fostering skills in research design, implementation, and data management.
• Support knowledge transfer and professional growth, ensuring that team members not only contribute to the project’s success but also build long-term capacity for innovation and research excellence within the institution.
• Work closely with the principal investigator, finance and administration teams to monitor budget utilization, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accountability and transparency in the use of project resources.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive research, healthcare, and public health project management experience, including project coordination, budget development, financial monitoring, and compliance with donor frameworks (e.g., UKRI, MRC, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, healthcare administration, public health, social sciences, project management, , or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record in planning, implementing, and monitoring large-scale, multi-partner projects, ideally within health, development, or donor-funded programs.
• Training or certification in Research Ethics, Data Governance, or Monitoring & Evaluation is desirable.
• Training/Knowledge of AI applications in heath care and infection prevention is added advantage
• Strong digital literacy, data visualization, and reporting tools.
• Strong background in communication and stakeholder engagement, with ability to prepare donor reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Proven problem-solving and adaptability skills in dynamic project environments, including risk management and mitigation strategies.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements of this position, please send your application package, which should include an application letter and an updated CV, to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information, please