Programmes and Operations Manager Non-profit Jobs – Bless a Child Foundation

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Organization: Bless a Child Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Bless
a Child Foundation (BCF) is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Kampala,
Uganda that is committed to providing treatment and care for children suffering
from cancer and related infections in Uganda. BCF provides palliative care
homes for the children and their parents to stay as they undergo treatment at
the hospitals. In addition, BCF provides other services to children and their
caregivers at the home such as educational services, psycho-social support and
recreational activities.
Job Summary: The Programmes and Operations Manager will oversee
the implementation of its strategic plan. The incumbent will also be
responsible for providing day-to-day management of BCF’s hospitality home for
child cancer patients and their caregivers (guests) in Kampala and management
oversight to the home in Gulu; ensuring the wellbeing and safety of the homes’
guests; ensuring the delivery of high quality, sustainable and reproducible
care for the homes’ guests including development of new or enhancement of
existing systems, standards and processes; management and supervision of staff;
and leading the implementation of community activities in support of BCF homes.
In addition, the Programmes and Operations Manager will be required to provide
high level technical support to the sourcing of funding opportunities,
development of funding proposals, advocacy activities and representation of BCF
in national and international fora. The Programmes and Operations Manager will
be on call 24/7.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provides strategic leadership to BCF through
    the development and implementation of its strategic plan and annual work
    plan.
  • The incumbent also builds and manages
    relationships with key stakeholders including donors and funders, and
    other partners both nationally and internationally.
  • Ensures the day-to-day administration of BCF
    homes including ensuring operational systems are developed and implemented
    as relates to budget management, asset management and purchasing among
    others.
  • Ensures that guests to the home (patients and
    their caregivers) are adequately orientated on life at the home and
    provided for the entire duration of their stay.
  • Manages human resources including overseeing
    the recruitment, training, retention, utilisation and dismissal of staff
    and volunteers in an appropriate manner to support programme delivery.
  • Leads the drafting of reports for donors as
    per their funding requirements as well as a quarterly BCF newsletter for
    dissemination to friends and supporters of BCF and other materials as
    necessary.
  • Leads the sourcing of funds and other
    resources for BCF through development of funding and other project
    proposals.
  • Represents BCF at national and international
    fora as necessary through public speaking engagements, advocacy efforts,
    research and contributions to publications.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Programmes and Operations Manager should
    hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in direct
    or ancillary patient support, project management, residential management,
    or an equivalent combination of experience and education
  • At least three years’ experience in managing
    staff
  • Previous exposure and experience in managing
    a diverse population in a communal setting
  • Excellent public speaking and communications
    skills
  • Excellent writing skills for various
    audiences including experience in proposal writing
  • Previous experience with sales methodology
    and demonstrable experience in sourcing funds and in-kind gifts
  • Proven ability to work well with a team
  • Significant experience in developing
    innovative programming
  • Ability to work independently and to take
    initiative
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software and
    computer equipment
  • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to travel within and outside Uganda
    as required
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a detailed CV together
with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position to admin@bcfug.com. Please also include contacts
for three references.
Deadline: 6th May 2016

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