Uganda
Country Director
The Country Director
(CD) will strategically lead the development, expansion and implementation of
the mothers2mothers (m2m) operations in Uganda with the support of a
multi-disciplinary in-country team en
suring alignment to the m2m strategic plan
and organizational direction. The position is based in Uganda, reporting to the
Chief Operations Officer.
Key
Performance Areas:
• Lead the
development, expansion, implementation and review of m2m operations, country
strategy and operational plans aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Lead the design,
implementation, and improvement of all m2m programme activities in Uganda,
including strategic innovations related to scale up of geographical and
technical scope, aligned to donors, MOH, and m2m priorities.
• Represent m2m with
international, national, and regional stakeholders, partners, government, and
donors in promotion of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Build, maintain
and manage effective and efficient organisational operating systems to support
programme service delivery such as finance, administration, IT, and HR.
• Oversee
implementation of evidence programs using Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
methodologies that contribute towards the growth of m2m body of knowledge.
• Hold
responsibility for corporate governance for m2m Uganda, ensuring compliance
with all legal requirements.
Qualifications
and Experience Required:
· Masters’ degree in
public health, international development, management, or a related field
· Minimum of 10
years’ experience in public health management
· Programming
experience and technical competence in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, and RMNCH
· At least 3 years
in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or
intercultural environment at the national / country level
· Familiarity with public
health, Ministry of Health and the donor and national leadership context,
systems and processes in Uganda
Competencies
Required:
· Fluency in English
essential
· Excellent
leadership skills
· Advanced skills in
strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
· Demonstrated
excellent writing ability
· Strong financial
management skills
· Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
· High level of
computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
· Interested
applicants should apply for this position via https://www.m2m.org/careers/ by 8
December 2016.