AMREF Careers - Deputy Country Director
Amref Health Africa is an International NGO founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.Job Summary: The Deputy Country Director will be responsible for managing the programs and offer technical and managerial oversight support to Amref Health Africa in Uganda team to achieve objectives and maintain strong relations with the relevant government offices including Ministry of Health. The Deputy Country Director represents the office in liaising with Amref Health Africa headquarters, One Amref global teams, as well as donors and in-country partners. The Deputy Country Director will also spend 100% of his/her time managing Amref Health Africa in Uganda RMNCH, HIV/ AIDS, TB, Malaria and WASH programs. The Incumbent is responsible for taking a lead in new business development and providing technical oversights for the national and regional health system strengthening, human resource for health, researches, advocacies, and resource mobilization. As a member of the Amref Health Africa Senior Management Team, contribute to strategic and operational development and delivery of quality programming, in line with the Amref Health Africa Vision, Strategic Directions, and Mandate.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Country Director in defining Amref Health Africa- Uganda’s overall strategy, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for Amref Health Africa to add value and maximize impact.Maintain a thorough understanding of the health landscape in Uganda and the Ministry of Health’s key priorities and challenges.Maintain appropriate bi-directional communication with Amref Health Africa headquarters to ensure that Amref Health Africa’s strategic directions are being fully leveragedDevelop and manage program, activities, and budgets in collaboration with program and support staff.Manage Amref Health Africa’s RMNCH,, TB/HIV/Malaria, WASH and e-learning programs, including the management of several staff members, development of relationships with key relevant government partners, donor agencies, and other and international stakeholders.Provide technical and managerial oversights for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program strategy and work plan.Plan, manage and execute specific programmatic initiatives, such as the emergency responses and clinical and outreach programs.Develop and implement facilitative supervision and ensure that field staff gets onsite training, coaching and mentoring to improve quality of services rendering to target beneficiaries.Mentor, train and manage the individual performance of the staff under program management, ensuring that their performance is aligned to the strategic business plan of Amref Health Africa.Work closely with Ministry of Health officials; coordinate and collaborate with top-management officials of MoH and other line ministries and other agencies related to the programDiscuss plans and strategies with different stakeholders to ensure proper understanding of the projects concepts, timeline and reportingIdentity research topics and provides technical oversights for the design and implementation of applied researches, and use evidence for future programing and improving quality.Steer the institutional and unrestricted fundraising efforts and management of relationships with existing and potential donors.Regularly review all programme reports, assessing quality of the programmes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should hold a first degree in Medicine (MD) and a Masters degree in public health (MPH) or equivalent.At least seven years’ experience in a senior leadership role working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) or at a similar level.Possess the ability to manage a complex health projects and experience in working with multidisciplinary and cultural teamsSignificant experience in Amref’s strategic directions notably on health system strengthening, human resource for health, RMNCH, TB/HIV/Malaria, and WASH program design, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation.Past experience in new business development, donor relation management, networking, and relation building.Past experience of team building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.Excellent track record in program development and good knowledge of relevant government offices, donors and private sectorsProven experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward.Practical skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well as people management.An overall understanding of operational, financial and support services management processes.Communicate effectively in English orally and in writingExcellent computer and organizational skills.Strong work ethics, flexibility, and high level of integrity.All candidates are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB. Deadline: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015 by 5 pm.NB: Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply.
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