Project Manager

Manages a national project strengthening clinical laboratory services across Turkmenistan’s health system. The manager directs delivery, budgets, procurement, monitoring and reporting, coordinates consultants and government partners, and ensures laboratory investments support reliable diagnostic services.

Department: Health Programme

• Manage daily implementation against approved budgets, workplans and indicators
• Direct project staff, consultants and operational coordination
• Track expenditure and ensure accurate financial and donor reporting
• Coordinate procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, adaptive management and project reviews
• Maintain relationships with the national partner, Project Board and UNDP teams
• Prepare annual workplans, progress reports and final delivery records
• Document lessons and develop follow-on projects and resource proposals

• Master’s degree in medicine, public health, biology, chemistry, laboratory systems or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience
• At least two years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or four years with a bachelor’s degree
• Experience managing a medical or public health project
• Experience with clinical or public health laboratories and quality management systems
• Experience procuring, supplying or maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies
• Fluency in English, Russian and Turkmen

• Travel to project sites and relevant international meetings may be required