Project Manager

• Job Location: Trujillo, Piura, or Chiclayo, Peru (requiring availability to be present in these locations as needed)
• Work Modality: Remote
• Employment Type: One-year fixed-term contract (initially).

Are you passionate about driving impactful healthcare projects? Do you have strong experience in project management and a deep understanding of healthcare systems in Latin America? We are looking for a Project Manager to join our client’s dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives by improving access to quality eye care. This role will support our client in the implementation and evaluation of a Peru-based project: Expanding Integrated Diabetic Retinopathy Care in Northern Peru.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a mission-driven organization improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
• Collaborate with international teams and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to impactful public health initiatives aimed at preventing blindness.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between our client and partner institutions in Peru, ensuring smooth communication and project alignment.
• Represent our client in key stakeholder meetings and facilitate discussions as needed.
• Support project implementation by coordinating activities with the Instituto Regional de Oftalmología (IRO) and other partners.
• Oversee project planning, including monthly activity schedules and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Project Communication Consultant to integrate DR messaging and facilitate public awareness campaigns.
• Facilitate procurement of medical equipment and supplies needed for the project.
• Support the use of our client’s telemedicine facilities and online education activities.
• Collect, input, and analyze project data using our client’s platform.
• Prepare milestone reports, quarterly and annual project progress reports, financial reports, and recommendations for improvement.

Who We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare or international NGO settings.
• Technical Skills: Strong project planning, organizational, and reporting skills. Experience in data management and analysis is a plus.
• Healthcare Expertise: Familiarity with Peru’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) and the structure of national and regional healthcare systems.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, proactive work style, and ability to work independently and within a team.

If you are eager to drive impact through innovative healthcare programs and play a key role in strengthening diabetic retinopathy care in Peru, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a global NGO for better health.