Deputy Country Director Job in Kenya - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally.

Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a much larger prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

Job Title: Deputy Country Director
Job Ref: EGPAF/DCD/NBO/2011
Location: Nairobi
Reports To: Country Director

Overall Job Function:

The Deputy Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation will work in a complementary fashion with the Country Director to effectively lead and manage the Kenya Country Program across all functions and areas.

She/he imparts a unified strategic vision and ensures that program activities lead to achievement of program goals and objectives in a timely fashion.

She/he will ensure effective operation of the Kenya management team by contributing to their work planning, performance management, and professional development. He / she establishes effective monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure the quality and effectiveness of programs.

S/he interacts productively and proactively with a wide variety of internal & external stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, FBOs, private sector groups, other collaborating agencies, CDC, USAID, UNICEF and other donor organizations.

The Deputy Country Director will lead the development and coordination of all project work plans and budgets, and contributes to the development of new business proposals. He / she oversees the entire country program in the CD’s absence.

Requirements:

Master’s degree (MMed/MPH/MBA) or equivalent.At least 7 years experience at senior management level in the field of HIV/AIDSExperience in program design, strategic planning, and program management and implementation experience.Conceptualizing, designing, and managing large health projects;Strategic planning with proven capacity to direct and manage change, and inspire high-performing teams.Financial management;Knowledge of USG funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements.Knowledge and experience in proposal development.Ability to interact and negotiate effectively with donor and collaborative agencies;Training and mentoring senior level managers;Strong written and oral communication skills.Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, partnering and supervisory skills.Knowledgeable about information technology systems.Application and Contact Details:Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 11th March 2011.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site http://www.pedaids.org/ for more details on the Foundation.

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