Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader
in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and
environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous
approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the
top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40
international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the
U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and
environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous
approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the
top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40
international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the
U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
The International Health Division is committed to
the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research
and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure
healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in
strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research
and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure
healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in
strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
Abt Associates is preparing the upcoming
USAID-funded Private Health Support program in Uganda and seeks a Finance and
Administration Manager. The program will support the professional development
of private health providers/private for profit (PHP/PFP) providers, selected
private sector run company clinics, private health sector regulatory entities
and commercial pharmaceuticals firms. To achieve this goal, it will focus on
the expanded availability of health services by private service providers,
increased affordability of private health services and products, and improved
quality of private health sector facilities and services.
USAID-funded Private Health Support program in Uganda and seeks a Finance and
Administration Manager. The program will support the professional development
of private health providers/private for profit (PHP/PFP) providers, selected
private sector run company clinics, private health sector regulatory entities
and commercial pharmaceuticals firms. To achieve this goal, it will focus on
the expanded availability of health services by private service providers,
increased affordability of private health services and products, and improved
quality of private health sector facilities and services.
The Finance and Administration Manager takes
primary responsibility for contract administration, advising the Chief of Party
and the Senior Management Team in project management activities, finance and
personnel management.
primary responsibility for contract administration, advising the Chief of Party
and the Senior Management Team in project management activities, finance and
personnel management.
Under the guidance and supervision of an IHD Chief
of Party, the Finance and Administration Manager will:
of Party, the Finance and Administration Manager will:
Ensure compliance with USAID contractual and
reporting requirements; Develop administrative management and financial
systems; Prepare and monitor project budgets and reports of financial
expenditures; Coordinate and supervise the work of local subcontractors to
ensure contract compliance, review deliverables, and approve payments; Recruit
and train administrative staff, as needed; Develop personnel policies and such
other office procedures as necessary to establish consistent, transparent and
efficient systems for dealing with key tasks; Maintain a working relationship
with USAID and respond to financial, reporting, and management questions and
supply reports, as requested; Assure that members of the Finance and
Administration team understand and are aligned with project vision and goals;
Lead the development of administrative and operational systems necessary to
support the attainment of project strategies, objectives, and plans; and
Clarify roles and delegate responsibilities to team members as needed.
reporting requirements; Develop administrative management and financial
systems; Prepare and monitor project budgets and reports of financial
expenditures; Coordinate and supervise the work of local subcontractors to
ensure contract compliance, review deliverables, and approve payments; Recruit
and train administrative staff, as needed; Develop personnel policies and such
other office procedures as necessary to establish consistent, transparent and
efficient systems for dealing with key tasks; Maintain a working relationship
with USAID and respond to financial, reporting, and management questions and
supply reports, as requested; Assure that members of the Finance and
Administration team understand and are aligned with project vision and goals;
Lead the development of administrative and operational systems necessary to
support the attainment of project strategies, objectives, and plans; and
Clarify roles and delegate responsibilities to team members as needed.
Skills Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), Master’s Degree
(preferred), in business administration or other relevant field. With a
Bachelor’s Degree, 8-10 years of relevant work experience, such as business or
financial management; or, at least 4-6 years’ experience with a Master’s
degree. At least 5 years of experience in a management position for a public
health and/or international development project, preferably in Africa. Strong
leadership, teambuilding, and management skills. Demonstrated skills, abilities
and expereince to: Manage large complex programs, including those funded by
USAID. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Anticipate and solve
problems.
(preferred), in business administration or other relevant field. With a
Bachelor’s Degree, 8-10 years of relevant work experience, such as business or
financial management; or, at least 4-6 years’ experience with a Master’s
degree. At least 5 years of experience in a management position for a public
health and/or international development project, preferably in Africa. Strong
leadership, teambuilding, and management skills. Demonstrated skills, abilities
and expereince to: Manage large complex programs, including those funded by
USAID. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Anticipate and solve
problems.
How to apply:
Please apply online: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7556/finance-and-administratio…
Closing Date: Saturday, 09 March 2013