African Health Economics & Policy Association Recruitment 2020

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the African Health Economics & Policy Association (AfHEA) Recruitment 2020 | AfHEA Recruitment 2020/2021.

The African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) is a bilingual (English and French) non-political and non-profit-making association inaugurated in March 2009 with headquarters in Accra, Ghana. The overall mission of AfHEA is to contribute to the promotion and strengthening of the use of health economics and health policy analysis in achieving equitable and efficient health systems and improved health outcomes in Africa, especially for the most vulnerable populations. Its membership includes over 300 health economics, financing, and policy experts from African countries residing within and outside the continent (www.afhea.org)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Operations (Chief Operations Officer)

JOB POSITION

The Director of Operations (equivalent to a Chief Operations Officer or COO) will have overall responsibility to plan, direct, and oversee AfHEA’s operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals; help the organisation execute long-term and short-term plans and work alongside the Executive Director (ED)/CEO to put procedures in place as well as raise and allocate resources to realize AfHEA’s vision and mission. Reports to the ED and attends board meetings as requested.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Design and implement AfHEA’s business strategies, plans and procedures
Set comprehensive goals for performance, sustainability, self-sufficiency and growth
Oversee communications and engagement with AfHEA membership to ensure a growing and active body
Oversee daily operations of AfHEA and the management of core staff (IT, Marketing, HR, Finance, Accounting etc.)
Recruit skilled talent, and supervise and mentor staff to achieve maximum performance and potentials
Lead annual and other (eg. quarterly or activity) budget development and also efficiently and effectively monitor expenditure in accordance with AfHEA’s budget approval and its rules and procedures.
Evaluate performance of AfHEA`s operations by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
Develop and finalize progress reports for donor organisations to the ED on all matters of importance
Assist ED in fundraising ventures and in managing relationships with partners
Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise
Attend board meetings upon request to present and discuss areas related to the work of the Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience running NGO operations or other relevant role
Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Experience in developing and implementing a sustainability plan that includes fundraising, consultancy work and member participation
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and common business software
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Familiarity and experience working with development partners
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
MSc/MBA in Business Administration or relevant field with 5 years+ experience.

TERMS/CONDITIONS

The position will be based in Accra, Ghana. Salary terms and conditions are negotiable but AfHEA does not make payments for relocation or provide expatriate benefits of any kind.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.

Application Deadline: 2nd November 2020.