Title: Executive Director
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
IDI:
governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University
and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong
emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.”
IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African
countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in
research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The Executive Director
will take up the leadership of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in
September/October 2014. S/he would need
to be visionary, who is also able to effectively manage a complex organisation,
and initiate change in response to a dynamic environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take
lead and inspire an international and multicultural group of employees,
collaborators and partners - Translate
the IDI vision and mission into programs and outputs that enhance health
in Uganda and Africa - Ensure
that IDI outputs are relevant to and contributing to, global knowledge,
policy and practice - Ensure
that IDI is a key contributor to Makerere University and the College of
Health Sciences mission - Ensure
excellent management systems that provide full accountability for IDI
programs and resources - Provide
evidence-based advocacy to attract and retain resources for IDI programs
and institutional sustainability
and Experience:
- The
applicant should be a Medical professional with clinical and research
experience - A
minimum of ten (10) years experience in a senior management position
preferably with previous experience as a Chief Executive in sub-Saharan
Africa and a proven track record of achievement - Knowledge
and competency in financial strategic oversight of a multi-million dollar
budget - The
applicant should exhibit passion and high self-drive with a commendable
track record of leading and managing institutions of high repute,
excellence and results. - Governance
experience of working with a board - Experience
of working in a multi donor environment
Compensation Package: The
compensation package will be commensurate with the caliber and experience of
the individual we are seeking. Contract is initially 3 years and may be renewed
thereafter
to Apply:
interested persons who wish to apply should email as well as post or deliver an
application letter (clearly labeled – Application for Executive Director) with
a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Manager, Human Resources
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda .
E-mail: [email protected]
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Tel: +256 – 0414 – 307200, Fax: 256 – 0414 –307 290,
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.idi-makerere.com
Deadline: Friday 31st January 2014.
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