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Project Coordinator job at Walimu | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Walimu, officially known as the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda, is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 and incorporated in Uganda in 2013, dedicated to improving clinical care for severely ill patients in hospitals across Uganda. Renowned for its evidence-based approach, Walimu has collaborated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to train over 500 health workers from 30 health facilities, enhancing patient management practices.
The organization fosters a collaborative work culture, emphasizing innovation, integrity, and partnership, offering employees opportunities to engage in impactful health interventions and research. With a team that grew from 114 in 2022 to 169 in 2023, Walimu provides various job opportunities in health research, policy advocacy, and program implementation. Since its inception, Walimu has evolved by integrating implementation science into its programs, focusing on behavior change interventions to enhance healthcare quality.
Operating primarily within Uganda, the organization's core values include evidence-driven work, excellence, innovation, integrity, and impactful partnerships. Demonstrating corporate social responsibility, Walimu actively engages in initiatives aimed at transforming patient care and improving health outcomes. For more information, visit their website at www.walimu.org.
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Deadline:
31 Oct 2025
Job Title
Project Coordinator job at Walimu
Walimu
Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Posted: October 21, 2025
Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2025
About the PediSEP-1 Project
PediSEP-1 is a multi-country, cluster-randomised clinical trial focused on developing and testing a risk-differentiated approach to paediatric care in first-referral level hospitals across sub-Saharan Africa.
The goal is to reduce unnecessary antimicrobial use, limit antimicrobial resistance (AMR) transmission, and optimise hospital resources by identifying low-risk children who can be safely discharged early with appropriate caregiver support and follow-up.
Position Details
Title: Project Coordinator
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Location: Kampala, with frequent travel
Department: Programmes
Duration: 12 months (renewable, subject to donor funding)
Job Summary
The Project Coordinator will support the Principal Investigator in the effective implementation and coordination of the PediSEP-1 project. The role involves developing stakeholder engagement strategies, contributing to protocol and SOP development, managing daily project activities, coordinating with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with ethical and institutional standards.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should send the following to human.capital@walimu.org:
Cover letter
CV
Copies of relevant academic documents
Subject line: Project Coordinator
⚠️ Applications that do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early submissions are encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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How to Apply
Lead the development and implementation of the project’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
Support the design of study protocols, SOPs, data collection tools, and consent forms.
Coordinate and oversee day-to-day implementation of study activities in line with approved work plans, budgets, and protocols.
Schedule, monitor, and report progress on project milestones and deliverables.
Track project expenditures and support budget monitoring in collaboration with the finance team.
Serve as the liaison between the project and stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, hospital management, DHOs, and implementing partners.
Organise co-design workshops, dissemination meetings, and stakeholder feedback sessions.
Document and follow up on action points arising from stakeholder engagements.
Prepare and coordinate ethics submissions, regulatory documents, and periodic progress reports.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration across consortium partners.
Uphold institutional, donor, and ethical compliance requirements.
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WALIMU Core Values
All WALIMU staff are expected to uphold the organisation’s values:
Evidence: Our work is guided by data and research.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all we do.
Innovation: We seek creative solutions to local health challenges.
Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty and transparency.
Partnership: We value collaboration for greater impact.
Teamwork: We work together towards shared goals.
WALIMU enforces strict policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Confidentiality: Staff must not disclose any information related to WALIMU’s business or operations without proper authorization.
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Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Nursing.
At least 5 years of experience coordinating clinical research studies.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly in health systems strengthening or clinical research.
Strong understanding of clinical trial coordination, ethical submissions, budget management, and donor reporting.
Proven ability in policy dialogue, facilitation, negotiation, and consensus building.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
Experience working with government institutions, hospitals, and NGOs.
Desirable:
Graduate qualification in Public Health.
Experience in health research and development projects.
Familiarity with data management platforms such as REDCap.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align project goals with stakeholder priorities.
Skilled in participatory and community engagement methods.
Flexible, adaptable, and committed to ethical research and safeguarding principles.
