Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part 1: JOB PROFILE

Job title: Project Officer

Jobholder:

Start date: 01.01.2025

1 MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To implement the project activities in the project area.

2 POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Brighter Future Development Trust

3. SCOPE OF JOB

• Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation

• Set realistic goals and targets for project implementation.

• Implementation:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the leprosy project

• Ensure that project activities align with national and international leprosy control strategies

• Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and supervise project staff

• Coordinate with healthcare professionals, community health workers, and volunteers

• Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems

• Analyse data to track progress and identify areas for improvement

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other partners

• Engage with local communities to increase awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination.

• Resource Management:

• Manage project budget and resources efficiently

• Ensure proper allocation and use of medications, diagnostic tools, and other supplies

• Capacity Building:

• Organize training programs for healthcare workers on leprosy diagnosis and treatment

• Develop educational materials for patients and communities

• Advocacy:

• Raise awareness about leprosy and advocate for patient rights

• Work towards reducing stigma and discrimination associated with the disease

• Reporting:

• Prepare regular progress reports for donors, partners, and stakeholders

• Document best practices and lessons learned

• Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated on the latest developments in leprosy control and treatment

• Implement innovative approaches to improve project outcomes

• Sustainability:

• Develop strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of leprosy control efforts

• Work towards integrating leprosy services into the general healthcare system

• Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project activities meet quality standards and follow best practices

• Implement continuous improvement processes

• Safeguarding

Ensure safeguarding of staff and beneficiaries.

Should aware about the safeguarding risks and mitigation plans.

4 DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

As a project officer for a leprosy project, there are several key dimensions and limits of authority to consider. Here's an overview:

Dimensions of Authority:

• Scope Management:

• Schedule Management:

• Developing and maintaining the project timeline

• Adjusting schedules as needed within agreed parameters

• Budget Management:

• Overseeing the project budget

• Approving expenses within set limits

• Resource Management:

• Assigning and managing team members

• Coordinating with other departments or external partners

• Quality Management:

• Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards

• Implementing quality control measures

• Risk Management:

• Identifying and assessing project risks

• Implementing risk mitigation strategies

• Communication Management:

• Managing internal and external project communications

• Reporting to stakeholders and sponsors.

Limits of Authority:

• Budget Constraints:

• Cannot exceed the overall approved budget

• May have limits on individual expenditure approvals

• Contractual Limitations:

• Cannot alter contracts without proper authorization

• Must adhere to legal and regulatory requirements

• Human Resources:

• Able to manage human resources. Capable to fill suitable persons in vacancies.

• Limited authority in disciplinary actions

• Scope Changes:

• Major scope changes require sponsor or steering committee approval

• External Relations:

• May not be authorized to speak to media or make public statements without approval

• Limited authority in negotiating with external partners or donors

• Medical Decisions:

make medical decisions regarding patient care

• Must defer to medical professionals on health-related matters

• Ethical Considerations:

• Must adhere to ethical guidelines in research and patient interaction

• Cannot compromise patient privacy or consent procedures

• Organizational Policies:

• Must operate within the framework of organizational policies and procedures

• Geographical Limitations:

• Authority may be limited to specific regions or areas where the project operates

• Time Constraints:

• Authority is typically limited to the project's duration.

Remember, the exact dimensions and limits of authority can vary depending on the organization, the specific project, and the level of trust placed in the project officer. It's crucial for the project officer to clearly understand and communicate these boundaries to ensure smooth project execution and avoid overstepping their authority.

5 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS LEVEL

Location: Bargarh, Odisha

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

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Organization Details

• Organization Name:Brighter Future Development Trust
• About Organization:Brighter Future Development Trust is a Non- denominational Social charitable Organisation committed to the relief of distress and poverty caused by Leprosy, Disability, Filaria and HIV/AIDS to sufferers of these diseases and their children. We tackle the underlying causes of the ostracism, deprivation and poverty, with compassion and respect, empowering sufferers and their children to become active participants and not merely passive recipients. Brighter Future offers a loving and caring homes, education and vocational training to 206 children who are affected by Leprosy, HIV/AIDS and disability background and children infected with HIV in need, so that these children have a future that they deserve Brighter Future.
  
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