TITLE: In-Country Project Coordinator, Hepatitis C in Egypt Project

HOURS: Full Time or 30 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Project Coordinator reports to the US-based Program Manager (Kara Nygaard), the Egypt Scientific Panel, and the Egypt Director (Dr. Wakil). This position is accountable for all management of the Hepatitis C in Egypt project, providing training, grants and other support to scientists to address the epidemic of hepatitis C in Egypt.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage Hepatitis C in Egypt project office
• Work with the team of logistics manager and accountant under the direction of Egypt Scientific Panel, SSI (US-based) Program Manager and director.
• Coordinate with Egypt Scientific Panel, SSI (US-based) Program Manager and logistician to formulate and achieve the goals of the program.
• Track project budget and expenditures in collaboration with logistics/accountant
• Maintain and expand contacts in Egypt to further project goals and plans
• Submit biannual assessments of overall project progress
• Write reports for SSI newsletter related to the projects in Egypt
• Edit and/or review scientific publications
• Assist with writing project proposals (particularly providing assistance in English writing)

2. SSI Egypt Projects
A. Coordinate Training Program for Hepatitis C in Egypt
• Coordinate annual training workshops in Egypt on a variety of topics relevant to hepatitis C in Egypt. Workshop participants are Egyptian investigators
• Assist with development of curriculum and recruitment of instructors
• Work with Egyptian colleagues to ensure workshop success
• Coordinate workshop logistics, travel and training budget
• Write post-workshop report and create database of contacts, panel members, participants

B. Coordinate the Small Grants Program which provide funding to young investigators performing research on hepatitis C in Egypt
• Coordinate preliminary reviews of candidates & feedback between candidates and Egypt Scientific Panel
• Coordinate final proposal receipt and review process, and grantee selection
• Manage the grant contract process with grantees
• Meet with grantees monthly to monitor the progress of research (ie. first Sunday of each month)
• Collect grantee reports: bimonthly, mid-term report (at 6 months), and final report (after 12 months)
• Meet monthly with Ahmed to make sure funding is as expected

C. Information Technology Program
ß Implement program of access to online journals and databases for Egyptian researchers
ß Design and implement with Mar-Jan Ostrowski and Kara Nygaard

D. Fellowship Program
ß Facilitate and coordinate with Egyptian Scientific Panel
ß Organize, initiate and carry our this program (recruitment of applicants, application process, selection, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Plan, initiate and manage programs. Must be able to communicate effectively with Egyptian colleagues and US-based volunteers and staff. Professional-level fluency in English (speaking and writing) required. Prior work experience in public health and MPH or related degree preferred. Must be proactive, professional, and resourceful. Prior nonprofit or academic employment experience strongly preferred. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in collaborative and supervisory relationships. Ability to create and maintain budgets and perform expenditure tracking. Knowledge and drive to open an office based in Cairo in the future. This position is located in Cairo.