Melmish Numba

Project Officer - Primary Health Care

ChildFund PNG

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

10.2020 - Current

Ensured compliance with relevant policies, procedures, standards, regulations and legislation related to projects.
Recorded insights gained from finished projects for reference by other teams or departments
Contributed significantly to cross-functional working groups aimed at optimizing essential processes within the organization.
Executed contract discussions with external vendors, or consultants, to meet specific project needs.
Assessed performance metrics associated with assigned projects, and initiated corrective measures when required.
Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
Collaborated closely with internal teams, such as IT and logistics support personnel, to ensure the successful completion of project tasks within required timelines.
Advised on resource needs based on scope of work defined in the project plan.
Inspected and managed project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance.
Contributed towards process improvement initiatives by providing suggestions on how existing processes could be improved upon.
Prepared reports on the status of projects to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Organized and facilitated project team meetings, workshops, and other events to review progress against objectives.
Coordinated communications between various stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle.
Supported senior management in decision making activities related to ongoing projects.
Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
Provided advice and guidance on best practice approaches for managing projects effectively.
Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
Collaborated with community health volunteers to educate community members regarding issues such as health awareness on maternal and child health, health and hygiene, GEDSI, GBV, and Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Collaborated with project stakeholders and suppliers to secure essential resources and materials.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Created project status presentations for delivery to project staff and stakeholders.