Country Director

International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 30 Apr 2010
Location: Uganda - Kampala

COUNTRY: Uganda
POSITION: Country Director
FIELD SITE: All as needed

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Assume responsibility for the programmatic, financial, administrative, and HR management in Uganda
2. Manage a talented and diverse team of expatriate and national staff
3. Travel regularly to program sites in southwestern and northern Uganda to assess program implementation
4. Liaise closely with donors and partners in Uganda on new program development
5. Actively identify and pursue new opportunities in nutrition, GBV, HIV, TB, and primary health in Uganda
6. Develop a strategic network of excellent local and international partner organizations with relevant skills and innovative programming
7. Communicate regularly with the Regional Coordinator, based in Washington, and her team in program implementation, program development, and financial management
8. Recruit new local staff, as needed
9. Provide regular donor reports, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Masters degree or relevant equivalent in Public Health or International Relations
2. Proven technical expertise in public health, HIV, TB and nutrition
3. Minimum of ten years experience working in Africa; Uganda preferred
4. Strong knowledge of basic food security and livelihood principles and approaches.
5. Excellent knowledge of and experience working with USAID, CDC, PRM, and the UN
6. Cultural sensitivity



OTHER COMMENTS:
1. Proven track record of significant new program development
2. Experience managing large USAID-funded programs
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC”. Please reference ReliefWeb.