Jobs at Malaria Consortium in Uganda- Programme Manager

Job Title: Programme manager, Kampala Closing Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012 Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organisations, to ensure good evidence supports delivery of effective services, providing technical support for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning. The organisation works to improve not only the health of the individual, but also the capacity of national health systems, which helps relieve poverty and support improved economic prosperity. The Regional Programme Manager provides direct support to the Africa Programme Director to provide management oversight to designated country programme and project design and management. The successful candidate will need: Masters in Project Management, Business Administration or similar Master's in Public Health and advantage Extensive years of programme management experience Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium's mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment Mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked at the highest level of a multi-divisional operations Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model Deep understanding of and experience with programme management, evaluation, budgeting and financial monitoring An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information Willingness to undertake international travel at short notice Ability to work effectively and sensitively in developing countries A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality Creativity, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins How to apply: Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application. We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date. Deadline: 31st May 2012