Elkris Group of Companies is an innovative, indigenous Nigerian corporate group specializing in healthy food manufacturing, health supplements, and healthcare services. The group operates key subsidiaries including Elkris Foods, Elkris BioHealth, and PreDiagnosis International.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Project Coordinator - Elkris Benevolence Foundation Location: Abuja (Nationwide Project Coordination)
Background
Elkris Benevolence Foundation is a health-focused social impact initiative of Elkris, established to promote public health awareness, encourage early detection of diabetes, and improve access to basic blood sugar screening.
With its proposed launch on 14 November 2026, World Diabetes Day, the project aims to drive a nationwide campaign offering free basic blood sugar testing, promote diabetes awareness, and facilitate appropriate referrals for individuals who may require further medical evaluation.
About the job
We are seeking a proactive, organised, and results-driven Project Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of this important initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the project work plan, implementation budget, launch strategy, and nationwide rollout framework.
Coordinate screening locations, healthcare personnel, logistics, medical supplies, and partnerships with relevant health institutions and organisations.
Work closely with the project’s clinical consultant, including the proposed endocrinology specialist, to support the implementation of appropriate screening protocols and referral procedures.
Ensure that screening activities are conducted by qualified healthcare personnel in accordance with applicable clinical, safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Coordinate community mobilisation, public awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and media partnerships.
Support engagement with media organisations and strategic partners to increase public awareness and participation in the campaign.
Establish monitoring and evaluation systems to track the number of people screened, locations reached, referrals made, expenditure, and overall project outcomes.
Prepare and submit regular progress reports, implementation updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to management.
Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to ensure effective project delivery.
Ensure that project activities remain within approved budgets, timelines, and agreed objectives.
Coordinate post-screening follow-up arrangements and recommend improvements for subsequent phases of the project.
Qualifications and Experience Educational Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB), Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
A postgraduate qualification in Public Health (MPH), Health Management, Project Management, or a related field will be an advantage.
Professional Experience:
3–5 years’ relevant experience in public health programme coordination, healthcare project management, community health initiatives, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing health outreach programmes, screening campaigns, or community-based interventions.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, vendors, community stakeholders, and external partners.
Proven ability to develop work plans, manage budgets, monitor project performance, and prepare management reports.
Experience in nationwide or multi-location programme implementation will be a strong advantage.
Familiarity with diabetes awareness, non-communicable disease prevention, health promotion, and patient referral systems is desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies: Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Good budgeting, resource management, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong report-writing, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to travel across Nigeria as required by project activities.
A strong commitment to public health, community service, and measurable social impact.
What We Offer
A competitive gross monthly salary depending on experience and demonstrated capability.
An opportunity to lead a meaningful health-focused social impact initiative.
Exposure to senior medical professionals, public health stakeholders, media organisations, and strategic partners.
The opportunity to build and coordinate a project designed to reach communities across Nigeria.