Amref Health Africa
Chief Program Officer
Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa.
Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa.
Working with and through African
communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is
for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of
people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening
health systems.
Employing over 1000 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $90 million, Amref Health Africa is a
knowledge resource for donors and partners.
Amref Health Africa Headquarter is recruiting a Chief Program Officer.
Ref: SSC/2015/12-24
Job Grade: E3
Reporting To: Group
Chief Executive Officer
Department / Program / Project: Programs
Physical Location: Nairobi
Supervises: County Directors, Director of Regional Projects and
Field Offices
Main Purpose of Job:- The
job holder will oversee all country programs and health program operations of
Amref Health Africa.
Principal Responsibilities
Management Oversight to Country and
health program operations
- Support effective implementation of all
country programs at the country level
- Oversee mobilization and deployment of
technical support to country programs
- Coordinate capacity building for Country SMT
to ensure compliance with organisational policies and
procedures and donor rules and regulations
- Develops & strengthens regional level
networks and partnerships
- Oversees documentation and lessons sharing
across the countries, regional projects and field offices.
- Ensure efficient and effective use of donor
and organisation resources at the country level according to the
principles of Value For Money
- Coordinate and oversee continuous country
program oversight and support including setting up of a continues quality
improvement (CQI) system for the country projects and programs
Strategic Program Leadership
- Take lead in the assessment and set-up of new
country offices in Africa
- Work closely with Group CEO, Business
Development Director and ENA offices on new business development by
identifying opportunities as well as growing the teams writing capacity
- Oversee and Chair the Proposals Reviews
Committee to drive strategic program growth
- Coordinate capacity building for Country SMT
and for compliance to organisation SOP and donor rules and regulations
- Develops regional level networks and
partnerships
- Oversees documentation and lessons sharing for
regional projects
International Board of Directors
- Support committees of the board as assigned
- Inform the Group CEO of progress and related
matters.
- Develop a positive and effective working
relationship with members of the Board of Directors and Board Committees
Supervision and HR Management
- Develops performance objective with direct
supervisees (Field office managers, managers of regional projects) and
ensure that each team member has realistic work objectives
- Completes mid-term and year-end evaluations
for staff he/she supervises; reviews, ensure submission of performance
management forms within time frame
- Provide support to staff and promotes team
spirit, conducting periodic meetings with staff to ensure good
relationship and communication
Advocacy
- Ensure the continued leadership of Amref Health
Africa in advocacy efforts with national government
Required Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in relevant field in Public Health or other relevant field.
Experience: 10 years’ experience in leading international health development organization and at least six years’ experience as a director or manager of programs or their equivalent.
Core Competencies
Education: Masters degree in relevant field in Public Health or other relevant field.
Experience: 10 years’ experience in leading international health development organization and at least six years’ experience as a director or manager of programs or their equivalent.
Core Competencies
- Highly effective leadership; demonstrates
proven team builder. Inclined to coach and teach in order to improve
knowledge and ability of others, but holds people accountable for results.
- An innovator, capable of creating or seizing
opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and
build strategic partnerships with other organizations.
- Understands and values quality improvement;
applies managerial and technical skills to measure and improve efficiency
and effectiveness and ensure compliance with all regulatory and
contractual obligations.
- Able to effectively address overlapping
projects and deadlines. Adaptable and reliable in face of conflict,
crisis, or changing priorities.
- Able to lead a team in managing multiple and
often simultaneous tasks and in creating a work environment recognized for
a high level of organization, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy,
and results.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity and
inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging
contributions by all team members.
- Business “literate,” understands financial
report s, applies data to assess business effectiveness and efficiency and
acts in a fiscally responsible manner.
Environmental Conditions
Work Environment: Office with frequent travel
Hours of Work: Normal working hours (However, the nature of the job from time to time entails some after hours and weekend work)
How to Apply
If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for transforming Africa by bringing lasting health change, you are welcome to join us.
Work Environment: Office with frequent travel
Hours of Work: Normal working hours (However, the nature of the job from time to time entails some after hours and weekend work)
How to Apply
If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for transforming Africa by bringing lasting health change, you are welcome to join us.
Complete the online application form HERE attaching
your CV.
We encourage interested candidates to
submit their applications by January 8th 2016.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa
does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment
and selection process.
Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org