Project Coordinator at Health Emergency Initiative (HEI)

Lagos

Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) is a non-profit organisation with the creed NONE SHOULD DIE that swiftly EMERGES with provision of funds to indigent patients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the design, execution, and oversight of Health Emergency Initiative’s (HEI) health-focused programs and interventions.
  • This position involves program planning, stakeholder engagement, donor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Execution:

  • Support the design and implementation of program strategies and activity plans.
  • Assist in defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient program delivery.

Donor & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Identify and engage potential donors and partners.
  • Support proposal development, grant writing, and relationship management with funders and collaborators.
  • Ensure timely updates and reporting to stakeholders.

Monitoring & Evaluation Support:

  • Assist in the development and application of tools to track program performance.
  • Contribute to data gathering, analysis, and reporting to inform program improvements.

Project & Event Management:

  • Oversee planning and coordination of fundraising events, outreach programs, and emergency response activities.
  • Support budget preparation, procurement planning, and activity reporting.
  • Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies during project implementation.

Team Supervision & Coordination:

  • Supervise program and administrative support staff.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership to ensure smooth execution of organizational meetings (AGM, BOT, EXCO) and key events.

Communication & Documentation:

  • Draft project proposals, concept notes, and reports.
  • Represent HEI at partner meetings and external engagements.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, advocacy, and organizational visibility efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Biological Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a program or project coordination role within the non-profit or health sector.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office/ICT; knowledge of M&E tools is a plus.

Application Closing Date
13th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.