EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THETA is seeking a qualifi ed, self-motivated and competent individual to fi ll the position of:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Term of service: Contract
Duty station: Kampala
Reports to: Chairperson, Board of Trustees
(BOT)
Supervises: Program Coordinator and all
THETA Department Managers

Purposes of the position:
1. To provide strategic leadership, vision, direction and guidance to THETA organization
2. To ensure the harmonious and successful development of THETA organisation based on
good governance and a secure funding base
3. To represent THETA at national and international fora, with governments, donors and other key stakeholders

Skills and Competencies
• Dynamic and strong leader with high self-esteem and open to innovation
• Excellent knowledge, skills and demonstrated experience in strategic planning and organizational development
• Excellent skills in team building, communication, delegation, confl ict resolution, and capacity building
• Quick problem-solving and a results-driven attitude
• Strong skills in supporting and advocating for community health rights
• Good knowledge of district and community structures in Uganda and demonstrated experience in interacting and collaborating with government departments, specifi cally the Ministry of Health
• Strong skills in building and/maintaining donor relationships
• Excellent grant proposal writing skills

Key result areas
? Organizational development
? Resource mobilization and donor relations
? Team building and strategic leadership
? Finance and human resource management
? Participatory planning and management
? Board stewardship
? Advocacy and networking
? Monitoring and evaluation

Required qualifications and experience
• Masters Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Doctor of Medicine (MD) with public health training, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies or Social Studies
• Over 5 years working experience in the fi eld of HIV/AIDS at senior managerial or technical level
• Over 5 years project organizational management experience with good knowledge of participatory
management techniques

Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter with copies of academic certifi cates, indicating 3 professional referees by 3rd November 2010, 5:00pm, to;

The Human Resource Offi cer, THETA Uganda, Plot
724/5 Mawanda Road – Kamwokya, P.O Box 21175,
Kampala, Email: theta@thetaug.org

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