Executive Director at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Executive Director at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Executive Director (only Local Candidates will be considered)
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) – Dar Es Salaam

Ariel Pediatric Aids Health Care Initiative (APAHI)

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with about 50% travel to regions)

Reports to: Board of Directors
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. EGPAF is engaged in a process of creating a local affiliate organization namely; Ariel Pediatric Aids Health Care Initiative(APAHI), which will be positioned to assume responsibility for the implementation and management of the EGPAF’s program activities in Tanzania. The goal of this transition activity is to strengthen the sustainability and local ownership of the EGPAF’s work.

APAHI will be funded initially by the Foundation, and positioned to apply for direct funding for programmatic work from the U.S. government and other donors. As an affiliate of the EGPAF, APAHI will have access to technical and operational resources from EGPAF to support its work and ensure ongoing capacity building.

APAHI is recruiting for the Executive Director who will serve as a liaison to EGPAF to ensure strong collaboration and coordination of operational start-up during this transitional period. APAHI envisions a world where children and families have access to quality health services and live free from HIV/AIDS to realize their full potential. Accordingly, APAHI will work to improve the health of children and families by eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS through capacity building, advocacy, research, prevention and treatment by working in partnership to create and implement innovative solutions for improved healthcare.

Job Summary
The Executive Director will implement the strategic goals and objectives of APAHI. This person will give direction and leadership toward the achievement of APAHI’s mission, goals and values and its annual goals and objectives. Using her/his strong collaborative skills, the successful candidate will expand the organization’s fast growing dynamic program with the goal of eliminating pediatric HIV and improving maternal and child health in Tanzania.Essential duties and responsibilities
Board administration and support
· With the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function.
· Supports operations and administration of the Board of Directors by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between the Board and staff, and supporting the Board’s evaluation of the Executive Director.
· Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors and EGPAF to ensure strong collaboration in the fulfillment of the requirements for Affiliation.

Overall management:
· Guide organizational development and capacity building activities for the organization as it expands its size and breadth.
· In collaboration with the Board, ensure compliance with the Foundation Principles and Standards for Affiliation.
· In collaboration with the Board and APAHI technical team, guide the overall program strategy and implementation for HIV clinical services in keeping with the overall goals and objectives of the organization and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Tanzania.

Human Resources Management:
· Recruit, manage and motivate a diverse staff of high quality people.
· Prepare for the anticipated growth of the organization through the development and implementation of policies and procedures, including training, staff development, recruitment and termination, succession planning, and performance management for all staff.
· Supervise staff on the senior leadership team.

Administrative/Financial Management
· Establish a rigorous set of policies and procedures for financial, administrative and grant management which is consistent with the Foundation Principles and Standards for Affiliation.
· Oversee and supervise all operations and administrative activities.
· Work with the staff and Board to prepare and monitor organizational budgets and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
· Ensure the compliance with organizational policies and procedures, donor requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
· Jointly with the Chairperson of the Board and Secretary of the Board, conduct official correspondence for the organization, and execute legal documents.

Programmatic support:
· Supervise the technical team and ensure that the program meets the targets and deliverables outlined in the Strategic Plan, donor agreements and satisfies other program commitments.
· Ensure that the adequate technical, financial, and material inputs and assistance are provided for the implementation of programmatic activities.
· Ensure that the program provides technical services of the highest quality.
· Provide guidance and support for the process of transitioning Foundation activities to the Affiliate and stay in close contact with relevant donors during this process.
· Look actively for diverse sources of funding in view of identified needs to respond to the HIV pandemic in Tanzania.

Relationships:
· Assure that the organization and its mission and programs are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to stakeholders.
· Represent the organization with the Foundation, donors, NGOs, private companies, and other relevant stakeholders.
· Interface with the national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and optimize resource distribution and the allocation of available funds.
· Develop relationships and initiatives to secure additional and longer term financial support.

Required Qualifications
· At least 10+ years experience managing organizations and/or country programs in Tanzania.
· At least five years experience in managing US government grants and/or cooperative agreements.
· MD, MPH, MBA, or similar degree/education level.
· Proven experience in managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment.
· Demonstrated financial management experience, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and relationships.
· Strong proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kiswahili.
· Displays highest standards of ethical conduct.

Knowledge, skills and abilities
· Excellent knowledge of program activities, including HIV clinical service delivery, capacity building, and public health and program monitoring.
· Strong understanding of the international development context and experience in the international development sector (NGO, direct bilateral, multilateral relationships) and with cross cultural teams.
· Knowledge of principles and practices governing USAID, CDC, and/or other US Federal grant programs.
· Excellent strategic planning skills, including the ability to merge the technical and operational demands of the program into a cohesive structure.
· Skills and knowledge in program sustainability, capacity building, project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative) and reporting.
· Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to cultivate effective communication channels between the Affiliate and the Foundation.
· Proven abilities in the areas of staff development, including attention to continuous feedback, the creation of cohesive teams, increased productivity, and the building of positive staff morale.
· Good written and spoken English essential
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team, including the support and management of geographically disbursed sub offices.
· Energetic, independent, self motivated personality with a solutions based approach.
· Excellent IT skills (e-mail, Internet, MS applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

How to apply
APAHI is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to APAHI.

Submissions may be sent to:

The Human Resource Manager,
EGPAF,
P.O. BOX 1628,
Oysterbay, Haile Selasie Road Plot # 8 & 10,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org

Closing date:21 December 2010.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, you can assume that your application was not successful.

Reference Code: RW_8BNQYM-60