Vaccine Network for Disease Control is a woman-led, women- adolescent- and children-focused organization that delivers effective programs in the areas of Health and socio-economic development (Education, Economic Empowerment, Gender Equity and Capacity-building). At VNDC, we believe that every ill that hinders health and development is a dis-ease and the solutions are the vaccines.Description
Are you passionate about public health, community engagement, and making a measurable difference?
We are seeking a dedicated Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of impactful health and development programmes.
If you are organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to initiatives that strengthen communities and improve health outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Join our mission to build healthier, more resilient communities.
Job Summary
The Program Officer supports the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of organizational programs and projects.
The role works closely with the Program Manager and other departments to ensure activities are executed and project objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
Stakeholder Coordination
Administrative Support
Compliance
Proposal and Research Support
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely completion of assigned project activities.
Quality and timeliness of reports.
Accuracy and completeness of project documentation.
Effective stakeholder engagement.
Compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Achievement of assigned project deliverables.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Nursing, or a related field.
Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience implementing development or public health programs.
Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Good project coordination and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.