JUNIOR PROJECT OFFICER AT MEDCOURT SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED (MSS) | PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Medcourt Support Services Limited (MSS) is the premiere health-care solution company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2013, we pride ourselves in helping you stay healthy by bringing the best of health-care solutions closer to you. Over the years, we have helped our customers both individuals and corporations-tick all the boxes of accessing quality, affordable and timely health-care solutions that they need to stay healthy, happy, and fit.

Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Junior Project Officer to support the planning and execution of projects across our organization. This role is designed for an ambitious early-career professional particularly those with a background in Mechanical or Civil Engineering who is eager to transition technical knowledge into hands-on project coordination and operational support.

Working directly under the Project Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that milestones are met, documentation is airtight, and communication remains seamless across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Coordination & Planning Support

• Project Assistance: Support the Project Manager in the daily planning, coordination, and implementation of complex project activities.

• Timeline Tracking: Assist in monitoring project timelines, ensuring that specific deliverables and milestones are achieved within agreed-upon windows.

• Administrative Management: Organize project meetings, manage schedules, and ensure all follow-up actions are documented and addressed.

Documentation & Reporting

• Progress Reporting: Prepare clear and concise project updates, performance reports, and presentations for management review.

• Record Keeping: Maintain a rigorous filing system for project records, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and easily accessible.

• Budget Support: Assist with the tracking of project budgets and the coordination of essential resources.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Liaison: Act as a bridge between internal teams, vendors, and clients to support smooth execution and address logistical needs.

• Problem Solving: Support the identification of project risks and participate in resolving issues before they impact timelines.

• Escalation: Monitor on-the-ground progress and proactively escalate critical issues to the Project Manager when necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: * Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: * 0–2 years of experience (this includes internships, NYSC placements, or entry-level administrative/support roles).

  • We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong willingness to learn and grow within a project-focused environment.

• Core Competencies:

  • Organization: Exceptional multitasking abilities and a high level of attention to detail.

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.

  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

• Technical Proficiency: * Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel for data tracking).

  • Basic knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, MS Project) or methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) is a significant advantage.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@medcourtng.com using "Junior Project Officer” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.