07 June 2014

NGO Job Opportunities - Severe Illness Program Manager at Walimu


Duty Station:  Kampala, UgandaWalimu aims to decrease the number of preventable deaths from severe illness in Ugandan hospitals through a systematic, evidence-based quality improvement model.Job Summary: The severe illness program manager is responsible for execution of Walimu’s SIMS and QuickCheck+ programs in Uganda.  The program manager ensures execution of the project workplans; directs, supervises and evaluates assigned staff; oversees project finances; and reports to and communicates with supervisors.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Manage execution of the SIMS work plan.Manage execution of the QuickCheck+ work plan.Manage execution of additional work plans as assigned.Delegate and coordinate duties of all staff supervised.Actively participate in strategic planning activities.Manage program monitoring and reporting.Assist in job postings, hiring, discipline, and ongoing personnel matters and questions.Orient new staff to employee regulations, and to individual program procedures according to organization policy.Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate all employees that she/he is assigned to supervise.Manage staffing schedule and ensure proper staffing for events and activities.Review timecards and reimbursement claims for each pay period and submit to Finance Assistant.  Maintain system to track scheduled hours for each staff.Prepare feedback on staff and program.Perform employee performance appraisals.Assure all finances are managed properly in-country.Approve all program expenditures.Review payroll and maintain all personnel files.Review and manage cash flow.Review and approve all reimbursement and fund requests.Process all inter-account bank transfers.Intuitively review all incoming and outgoing invoices.Monitor and manage all expenses to ensure most effective use of assets.Manage expense allocations.Review and approve checks and electronic transmissions.Review all financial reports.Communicate regularly with staff and supervisors, and ensure information is disseminated.Participate in program meetings and any other required meetings.Complete necessary reporting activities.Advance the missions of Walimu and the IMAI-IMCI Alliance, a Walimu partner.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate must hold a good Bachelor’s degreePast exposure and experience in project management for at least a year to three yearsFluent in spoken and written EnglishAbility to work independently and meet deadlines; Possess the ability to manage projects and execute tasks; ability to supervise workers and monitor progress; Possess basic knowledge of finance and accounting; Ability to communicate effectively; ability to forecast and solve problems; Possess the ability to work effectively with partnersAll suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including a cover letter and C.V. with two professional references should be submitted to team@walimu.org with subject “Severe Illness Program Manager For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

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