Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator (1 Position) Job ID: BAMA_PC_2026_01_005 Project Title: Integrated Action for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Rwenzori and Busoga regions Duty Station: Fort Portal City, Uganda (with frequent travel to project districts, i.e., Kasese, Kabarole, Kyegegwa, Kamuli, Jinja, and Jinja City, Fort Portal City) Employment Type: Full-time Contract Duration: Annual, renewable Reports to: Technical Director Supervises: Project Officer, Project Administrative assistants, Logistics Officer, Community liaison officer, Finance and administration assistant, Project Accountant and all other project field staff. Working Hours: 40 hours per week (with flexibility to work longer when required) Position Purpose The Project Coordinator will serve as the operational leader and primary focal point for the "Integrated Action for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health" project across the Rwenzori and Busoga regions. This role is responsible for the strategic integration, coordinated implementation, and day-to-day management of a comprehensive suite of interventions. The portfolio includes scaling the MAMA Rescue and FamilyConnect digital platforms and innovating in maternal transport financing, including the operational rollout of the Boda for Mothers direct co-pay voucher system and the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA)-linked digital health wallet. Reporting to the Technical Director and working in close collaboration with the Director RMNCAH Programs, the Enabel WeCare Team, Regional Referral Hospitals, City and District Local Governments, Cities, and the Ministry of Health, the Coordinator will ensure all project components are harmonized to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths resulting from delays in deciding to seek care and in transit to care. A critical function is to oversee the emergency transportation and coordination system, strengthening regional dispatch and referral pathways to ensure timely access to care. The position holder will provide direct oversight of a multidisciplinary team; enforce rigorous programmatic, financial, and operational accountability; serve as the principal liaison with District Local Governments, health facilities, and community structures; and collaborate closely with the Enabel WeCare Team and government counterparts to deliver measurable impact towards reducing maternal and perinatal mortality. Key roles and responsibilities a)    Strategic Leadership and Program Management Provide overall strategic direction and operational leadership for the project, ensuring all activities align with the project's Detailed Implementation Plan, BAMA Foundation’s mission, and donor requirements. Manage the project's work plan, budget, and activity schedule, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all interventions. Ensure the strategic integration and harmonized implementation of all project pillars—digital health (Mama Rescue, FamilyConnect), community mobilization, and health systems strengthening—to address Delays 1 (decision to seek care) and 2 (transit to care) effectively. Conduct regular project planning and review meetings, proactively identifying and troubleshooting implementation bottlenecks to keep the project on track, within scope, and on budget. b)    Team Leadership and Performance Management Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and capacity building to a multi-disciplinary project team, including Continuous Quality Improvement Mentor midwives, Community Liaison Officers, the MEAL Officer, Program Officer, and