The Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia, in collaboration with its partnering organization Juan Ciudad ONGD, and the St. Augustine’s Project Desk, is seeking applications for the recruitment of a Project Officer who will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of projects in the Hospital and the New Kru Town Clinic.

1. Background and Rationale

The New Kru Town Clinic commonly called the Small Catholic, which forms part of the Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital, has been implementing two development cooperation projects for several years in partnership with Juan Ciudad ONGD a Spanish Organisation which is the international cooperation organization of the Brothers of St. John of God and the St. Augustine’s Project Desk. At present, there is a need to strengthen the collection of statistical data and the assessment of project impact. To this end, the Hospital wishes to contract a Project Officer capable of meeting the requirements of Juan Ciudad ONGD and its donors in relation to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

2. Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Hospital Management, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following tasks in collaboration with Juan Ciudad ONGD and the St. Augustine’s Project Desk.

2.1 Project Planning and Implementation

• Develop and update project work plans, activity schedules, and budgets in consultation with Hospital Management, Juan Ciudad ONGD, and the St. Augustine’s Project Desk.
• Translate the objectives and indicators in each project’s logical framework into practical activities, timelines, responsibilities, and measurable targets.
• Plan, implement, and supervise activities for the community health program for women and children under five and the women’s empowerment program for vulnerable women in New Kru Town.
• Assess implementation needs, identify risks and resource gaps, and propose corrective actions to keep activities on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Organize training sessions for health professionals, community facilitators, and other project stakeholders, based on identified capacity needs.
• Work with relevant Hospital and Clinic staff to arrange the materials, services, and logistical support required for approved activities, following applicable procedures.

2.2 Project Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities between Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital and the New Kru Town Clinic under the supervision of Hospital Management.
• Maintain regular communication with Juan Ciudad ONGD and the St. Augustine’s Project Desk on implementation progress, challenges, and agreed follow-up actions.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with project staff and partners, document decisions, and track completion of assigned actions.
• Engage community facilitators, women’s groups, beneficiaries, and relevant local stakeholders to support participation and delivery of project activities.
• Coordinate stakeholder training, field visits, and partner or donor visits, including schedules, logistics, and supporting documentation.
• Raise operational issues promptly with Management and relevant partners and coordinate agreed solutions.

2.3 Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting

• Develop and maintain a monitoring and evaluation plan aligned with project logical frameworks, donor requirements, and agreed reporting schedules.
• Establish and update data collection tools and project records to track activities, beneficiary participation, outputs, outcomes, and progress against indicators.
• Collect, verify, and analyse statistical data from the Hospital, Clinic, and community activities; disaggregate data by sex, age, and other relevant characteristics where appropriate.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits, assess activity quality and progress, and document implementation gaps and recommended corrective actions.
• Support baseline assessments, beneficiary feedback, and periodic evaluations to assess project results and contribution to community health and women’s empowerment.
• Prepare accurate and timely technical reports and, in collaboration with finance staff, financial reports for Management, Juan Ciudad ONGD, and donors.
• Track expenditure against approved budgets with finance staff, explain significant variances, and maintain supporting records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Document lessons learned, beneficiary feedback, and project achievements, and use findings to inform work plan revisions and future project design.

2.4 Others

• Ensure project activities comply with applicable Hospital policies, partner and donor requirements, and approved administrative and financial procedures.
• Maintain organised project files, including work plans, budgets, attendance records, meeting minutes, monitoring data, reports, and relevant correspondence.
• Protect confidential beneficiary and project information and follow applicable requirements for consent, data handling, and safeguarding, particularly when working with women and children.
• Promote respectful, inclusive engagement with beneficiaries and stakeholders and report concerns through the appropriate Hospital channels.
• Provide information and documentation required for project reviews, audits, funding proposals, and follow-up requests, as assigned by Management.
• Undertake other duties related to the projects and the Project Officer role as assigned by Hospital Management.

3. Required Profile

Qualifications

• University Degree (minimum Bachelor’s level) in Public Health, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the health sector;

• Demonstrated experience in the management of development cooperation projects in partnership with NGOs/NGDOs will be highly valued.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills;
• Monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong report-writing abilities;
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure;
• Initiative and leadership skills;
• Fluency and good command of English.

4. Duty Station and Conditions

The position is based in Monrovia, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital and will require regular travel to the New Kru Town Clinic. However, remote work may be permitted whenever circumstances allow and subject to agreement with the Hospital’s management.

The position will be undertaken as a Project Officer. Consequently, the Project Officer will not form part of the Hospital’s staff establishment but will be engaged through a mutually agreed contract.

5. Application Package

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A cover letter addressed to the Hospital Director;
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
• Copies of diplomas and certificates related to project management training;
• Professional references;
• National identity card.

6. Submission Procedures

Applications must be submitted either in person at the Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital or sent electronically to peter.Dawoh@sjchmonrovialiberia.com, no later than 15th November 2026.

7. Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Done in Monrovia, on 5^th October, 2026.

Bro. Peter Lansana Dawoh

(Hospital Director)