Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: African Palliative Care Association
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is a young, dynamic and fast growing non-governmental organisation leistered in Uganda with an Africa-wide mandate to promote and support access to affordable and culturally appropriate palliative care services for people with life-threatening illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and other non- communicable diseases, and their families. APCA exists to ensure that palliative care is underpinned by evidence, widely understood and integrated into all health systems in order to reduce pain and suffering across Africa.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, driving organisational strategy, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring APCA’s financial sustainability. The ED will represent APCA at the highest levels across Africa and globally and will lead its multi-country programmes to deliver impact in line with the organisation’s mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership and ensure a clear and compelling organisational vision and mission with well-developed strategic and operational plans.
- Lead and oversee resource mobilisation initiatives to secure core, research, programme, and other grants to sustain APCA’s growth.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance. policy development. and impact measurement.
- Develop high-level strategic partnerships with governments, academic institutions, and continental/global health bodies to advance palliative care in Africa.
- Oversee organisational efficiency by ensuring appropriate human and financial resources are in place.
- Lead the implementation of communications and public relations strategies that enhance APCA’s profile and influence.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory, and governance obligations relevant to the organisation’s work.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least five (5) years’ experience in senior management within a continental or global entity.
- Experience working within the non-governmental sector. Proven track record in successful resource mobilisation, including core, research, programme, and other grants, with exposure to multinational, multiracial working environments.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-country programmes in collaboration with governments, academic institutions, and research bodies.
- Experience reporting to a board in a senior leadership or executive director role.
- Proven ability to implement strategic plans and report effectively and timeously to boards and statutory bodies.
- Demonstrated experience in line-managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in hosting high-level technical and policy meetings with academia, government, and continental/global bodies.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems and challenges across Africa.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health policy, health management, palliative care, or related disciplines).
- PhD in a relevant field is desirable and an added advantage. At least 10 peer-reviewed publications.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to apply by submitting:
A cover letter/statement of interest, CV with three professional referees and copies of academic qualifications Applications should be sent by email to
[email protected] by 5pm on Friday 15 August 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 15th August 2025
NB: APCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, or other status.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60