Location: Mokhotlong District, Lesotho
Closing Date: 2 May 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
Project: LEAP START – Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme
Overview
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care for over 2.5 million people across Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Through partnerships with national and district health systems, SolidarMed focuses on strengthening health infrastructure and community capacities.
SolidarMed Lesotho is seeking an exceptional and motivated District Project Coordinator to support the implementation of the LEAP START Early Childhood Development (ECD) project in Mokhotlong. The role is responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of ECD-focused technical assistance to the District Health Management Team (DHMT) and local partners, with a special focus on children under 5, including those with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
Programme Implementation
-Integrate ECD into Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services at selected facilities.
-Plan, coordinate, and implement ECD interventions aligned with national frameworks.
-Conduct capacity needs assessments and build capacity of district and community stakeholders.
-Train and mentor community-based health and education workers in partnership with DHMT.
-Improve knowledge and access to health and nutrition services for caregivers and children aged 0-5.
-Monitor and supervise ECD-related community activities in collaboration with district stakeholders.
-Manage reporting and tracking of key project components such as baseline and end line surveys.
-Ensure timely submission of reports, work plans, financial records, and project documentation.
Partnership Management
-Conduct regular site visits to partner congregations for supervision and mentorship.
-Identify capacity gaps and develop improvement plans with partners.
-Collaborate on capacity-building initiatives, financial oversight, and performance feedback.
-Provide timely and constructive feedback on partner progress and reporting.
Communications and Networking
-Foster integration with other district-level projects.
-Develop and share IEC materials and success stories in collaboration with partners.
-Document lessons learned and best practices for wider dissemination.
-Support reporting and communication of M&E findings with community and stakeholder groups.
-Prepare, review, and submit high-quality reports to management and donors.
Requirements and Skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Early Childhood Development, Public Health, Social Work, or related field.
- At least 5 years of practical experience in ECD or Maternal and Child Health (MNCH), particularly involving children under 5.
Competencies:
- Strong computer literacy and report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project components.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Fluent in both Sesotho and English (written and spoken).
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently within a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with research methodologies and M&E principles is advantageous.