AIDS Healthcare Foundation Country Program Manager Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda


AMAZING
INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!
Does
the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives
while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an
organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its
employees?

If
so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
Founded
in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of
HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge
medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare
centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides
access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
AHF’s
core values are to be:

Patient-Centered

Value Employees

Respect for Diversity

Nimble

Fight for What’s Right
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Leadership:

Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all
programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all program
areas.

Cultivate the values and mission of AHF within the organization

Identify opportunities for AHF to leverage cross-program strengths to take
advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges as
they arise.

Lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performance of staff with an emphasis on
developing capacity in strategic program growth, planning and budgeting.

Prepare and submit an annual operational budget, manage effectively within this
budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.

Ensure the continued financial viability of the country’s operational programs
through sound fiscal management.

Working in partnership with the Bureau team, create strategic plans and
implement new processes and approaches to achieve it

Partner with the Bureau team, in essential internal leadership activities
(human resources, administration, and organizational planning).

Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress
against set goals for the organization

Provide management support, mentorship and direction to subordinates. Provide
for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge national and site
level operations and support an open-door policy among all staff

Serve as AHF’s representative of the country program with implementing
partners, private and public agencies, national AIDS programs, and major donor
agencies. Represent AHF at meetings on HIV/AIDS issues, and maintains a
wide-range of professional contacts with Government and non-governmental
organizations.
Program
Building

Take the lead in identifying new opportunities for program growth in the
country

Coordinate the development of annual work plans and budgets

Ensure that all programmatic partners contracts and MoU’s are up to date

Develop/improve and implement standard operating policies and systems in
relation to procurement, supply chain and logistics management and assets
management.

Identify polices and standard operating procedures that are required for
efficient and effective performance of programs

Participate in proposal preparation, in collaboration with AHF Corporate
Headquarters and Africa Bureau Secretariat, including field assessment,
writing, and negotiations with donors, identification of partners, and
preparation of proposals, logical frameworks, work plans, and detailed budgets.

Ensure that the AHF Global Program Policy and Procedure Manual is clearly
communicated, implemented and adhered to.

Generate regular country program reports for AHF Corporate Headquarters, Africa
Bureau Secretariat and donors as required.

Keep abreast of HIV/AIDS best practices/resources and passes these resources to
line managers and field staff.
Human
Resources, Finance Management

Work with the Finance and budget departments to ensure financial information
enables strategic budgeting and monitoring of financial performance vs program

Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future
needs and budget realities

Work closely with the finance team and Managers in the budgeting process,
mentor and support staff in this area

Share in knowledge dissemination, reporting, and communications.
External
Relationship Development:

Manage and cultivate existing relationships with funders and partners to secure
and expand revenue streams.

Publicly represent AHF with the media and external constituency groups
including community, governmental, private organizations and NGOs

Undertakes other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Bureau
Chief.
Participation
in AHF Global Meetings & Committees

Weekly meetings the with the Bureau Chief

Africa Medical Directors Meeting

Africa Operations meetings

Country Staff Meetings

Marketing and Advocacy meetings when required

Global Executive meetings when required.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
Includes
direct supervision of the following Managers; Medical Director, Operations
Manager, Prevention Program Manager and any others as will be defined in the
Organogram.
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education
and/or Experience
Bachelor’s
degree in Medicine, Public Administration or Social Sciences Degree with more
than 10 years working experience; must have a Master of Public Health or
relevant Master of Science or Business Management degree and a minimum of 5-7
years’ experience in managing public health/international development programs.
Computer/Software
Skills & Abilities
Computer
and Internet skills, including word processing, database, presentation software
and project management software. Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Project is preferred.
Language
Skills
Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals,
financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries
or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business
community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform
to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to
top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical
Skills
Intermediate
Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability
to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning
Ability
High
Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
Other
Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
Proven
skills in management, supervision, leadership and networking, with at least 3-5
years supervisory experience.
Knowledge
of HIV/AIDS and health related issues.
Minimum
of 7 years of field experience in managing public health / international
development programs.
Highly
skilled in HIV/AIDS programming, preferably within an African context, funded
by major donors, such as the U.S. Government, World Bank, Global Fund for AIDS,
TB, and Malaria, corporations, foundations, etc.
Must
be culturally sensitive and able to work in a wide variety of settings and
cultures.
Ability
to travel at least 12 weeks per year to operations sites as assigned. Must have
a valid passport.
Req
No: 2015-4089
How
to Apply
Interested
candidates are requested to Click Here to Apply

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