Junior Project Officer at Medcourt Support Services Limited (MSS)

A wholly indigenous Health Solutions company based in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established to bring a paradigm shift to the medical support services industry in Nigeria through the adoption of innovative technologies, exceptional customer service and an onerous dedication to healthcare improvement. Medcourt Support Services started with a goal to help individuals continuously achieve the abiding need to stay healthy. Over the years, we have done this by providing personalized medical support services in the highly specialized pharmaceuticals, Medi care, health consultancy and donor agency services. At the heart of Medcourt Support Services is our technical expertise, high quality of service and partnerships with like-minded world class companies designed to bring value to customers, our partners and shareholders. With many years of experience delivering bespoke medical support services to B2B and B2C clients, we have enhanced our services and are better positioned to manage complex medical support processes with enough flexibility to respond to changing clients' needs in real-time.
Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Junior Project Officer to support the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of projects across the organization.
The ideal candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure project activities are properly coordinated, executed efficiently, and completed within agreed timelines.
This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience in project coordination, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational support within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing project activities.
Assist in tracking project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
Coordinate project meetings, schedules, documentation, and follow-ups.
Prepare project reports, updates, and presentations for management review.
Liaise with vendors, clients, and internal teams to support smooth project execution.
Monitor project progress and escalate issues where necessary.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of project records.
Assist with budget tracking and resource coordination.
Support risk identification and issue resolution activities.
Ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
0 – 2 years of experience in project coordination, project support, internship, or administrative roles.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of project management tools or methodologies is an added advantage.
Strong willingness to learn and grow within a project-focused role.

Core Competencies:

Project Coordination
Communication Skills
Time Management
Reporting & Documentation
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills.