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: 13 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

COUNTRY: Kenya
POSITION: Country Director
FIELD SITE: All

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

1. Assume responsibility for the programmatic, financial, administrative, and HR management in Kenya
2. Manage a talented and diverse team of expatriate and national staff
3. Oversee at least 5 significant programs, including two CDC Cooperative Agreements
4. Travel regularly to program sites throughout Kenya
5. Liaise closely with donors and partners in Kenya on new program development
6. Actively identify and pursue new opportunities in nutrition, GBV, HIV, TB, and primary health in Kenya
7. Develop a strategic network of excellent local and international partner organizations with relevant skills and innovative programming
8. Communicate regularly with the Regional Coordinator, based in Washington, and her team in program implementation, program development, and financial management
9. Recruit new local staff, as needed
10. 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; Kenya preferred
4. Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB
5. Excellent knowledge of and experience working with USAID, CDC, PRM, and the UN
6. Cultural sensitivity
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 us”.