Catholic Medical Mission Board Vacancies in Kenya
Catholic Medical Mission Board Country Director Vacancies in Kenya
OverviewYou are responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CMMB Kenya country portfolio. CMMB’s current portfolio in Kenya includes: CMMB’s CHAMPS programs and a variety of HIV/AIDS focused programs, which are funded from bilateral and multilateral grants/contracts, contributions from private individuals and institutions, Volunteers, and gifts-in-kind of medical supplies.
Responsibilities
Leadership, Representation and Networking
Foster the development of an organizational culture of excellence and teamwork, focusing on effective strategy execution, high impact programming and strong accountability, as well as innovation, continuous learning and institutional improvement.
Cultivate and motivate staff and model teamwork, transparency, and excellent communication.
Lead and model the central tenets of CMMB’s vision and mission and CMMB’s core values (collaboration, love, excellence and respect) in all aspects of institutional operation, from staff interactions to program implementation, and from partner collaborations to the interaction with beneficiaries.
Programmatic and Technical Management
Guide development of CMMB Kenya multi-year program strategy and direct implementation of these plans.
Ensure that the technical aspects of all programs are of the highest quality, calling upon technical resources available within CMMB Global.
Lead the overall CHAMPS implementation, project management, and monitoring and evaluation processes in Kenya. Work closely with CMMB Headquarters in developing and implementing CHAMPS sites in Kenya, supporting their development with detailed proposals with an eye on ensuring high-quality program logic that can be feasibly delivered within proposed local context, including maximizing integration with governmental, multilateral, and bilateral and other grant portfolios, as possible.
Resource Mobilization
Raise the profile of CMMB through effective marketing materials and outreach.
Develop partnership relationships and ensure the organization has good business intelligence related to funding opportunities.
Develop new program and funding opportunities for CMMB at the country level and/or regionally in conjunction with Senior Vice President, Programs and Volunteers, and the Director of Business Development. This includes ensuring proper approval, timely submission of creative and well-written proposals that are compatible with CMMB’s strategic direction and Country Office priorities.
Ensure programmatic successes are documented for individual and institutional donor fundraising purposes.
Guide development of CMMB Kenya business development plans and direct implementation of these plans.
Human Resources Management
Provide leadership of all country operations, establishing a cohesive management team and clear reporting roles for all levels of program and staff management.
In collaboration with HQ Human Resources VP, design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with CMMB’s practices and appropriate to program needs.
Support, encourage and help build up the capacity of the coordinators and managers to effectively execute CMMB Kenya’s program strategies.
Ensure CMMB Kenya operates in compliance with local labor laws and requirements.
Financial Management
Demonstrate sound stewardship and ensure strong financial management and protection of the organization’s assets.
Ensure the prudent use of donor resources, ensuring all expenditures comply with rules and regulations.
With the assistance of the
Finance Team, ensure that systems are in place for the proper control of assets, funds, equipment, property and facilities. Ensure that all budgets are tracked consistently and financial reports are accurate and timely, consistent with donor requirements. Identify cost-savings, where feasible, and plan strategically for financial resource use.
Safety & Security
Stay current on the general security challenges in-country and daily security status of our staff, programs and the operational areas where we implement our programs.
Maintain a proactive position in coordinating closely with the appropriate local security network and ensuring security and safety protocols are maintained in the country office, thus ensuring the security of staff, Volunteers, visitors and physical assets.
Coordinate closely on security related needs and issues and keeps the SVP Programs well informed.
Qualifications
You have a master’s degree in Public Health, International Development or similar development-related subject.
You have at least 8-10 years of work experience out of which at least 5 years in senior management positions successfully leading large operations involving internal and external representation, donor relations, fundraising, and leadership of high performing teams.
You have proven track record of working in Kenya, partnering with government agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
You have demonstrated expertise in managing Maternal and Child Health Projects, and health system strengthening projects, WASH/nutrition, and/or HIV/AIDS programs.
Your program management, implementation, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation skills are strong and put you as respected leader in this area
You believe in people and have the demonstrated track record of developing others, building and leading effective teams to deliver mission and program results.
You have successful track record of managing programs and projects funded by major US Government international development agencies (e.g. USAID and CDC) and other international donors (e.g. European Union, DfID, World Bank, WHO, UNICEF).
You have strong program development planning, writing and coordination skills and demonstrated experience in writing winning proposals in MCH,
You have the ability for building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
You’re a timely and effective communicator with superior presentation skills and proven skills building.
You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 20th March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Medical Mission Board Country Director Vacancies in Kenya
Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.
Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs in Kenya.
