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Position Title:Severe Illness Program Manager

Reports : to and communicates with supervisors.

Organization:severe illness

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience :                 3(Years)

Job Type : Full-time Employment

Closing date: June 17, 2014.

Job type:  Paid

Start date: July 1st, 2014

Hours per week: 40

Role

The severe illness program manager is responsible for execution of Walimu’s SIMS and QuickCheck+ programs in Uganda.

The program manager ensures execution of the project workplans; directs, supervises and evaluates assigned staff; oversees project finances; and reports to and communicates with supervisors.

Responsibilities

Program

·             Manage execution of the SIMS work plan.

·             Manage execution of the QuickCheck+ work plan.

·             Manage execution of additional work plans as assigned.

·             Delegate and coordinate duties of all staff supervised.

·             Participate in strategic planning activities.

·             Manage program monitoring and reporting.

Personnel

·             Assist in job postings, hiring, discipline, and ongoing personnel matters and questions.

·             Orient new staff to employee regulations, and to individual program procedures according to organization policy.

·             Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate all employees that she/he is assigned to supervise.

·             Manage staffing schedule and ensure proper staffing for events and activities.

·             Review timecards and reimbursement claims for each pay period and submit to Finance Assistant. Maintain system to track scheduled hours for each staff.

·             Prepare feedback on staff and program.

·             Perform employee performance appraisals.

Finance

·             Assure all finances are managed properly in-country.

·             Approve all program expenditures.

·             Review payroll and maintain all personnel files.

·             Review and manage cash flow.

·             Review and approve all reimbursement and fund requests.

·             Process all inter-account bank transfers.

·             Review all incoming and outgoing invoices.

·             Monitor and manage all expenses to ensure most effective use of assets.

·             Oversee expense allocations.

·             Review and approve checks and electronic transmissions.

·             Review all financial reports.

General

·             Communicate regularly with staff and supervisors, and ensure information is disseminated.

·             Participate in program meetings and any other required meetings.

·             Complete necessary reporting activities.

·             Advance the missions of Walimu and the IMAI-IMCI Alliance, a Walimu partner.

Requirements

·             Experience in project management (1-3 years)

·             Bachelor’s degree

·             21 years of age

·             Fluent in spoken and written English

·             Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; ability to manage projects and execute tasks;

·          ability to supervise workers and monitor progress;

·          basic knowledge of finance and accounting;

·         ability to communicate effectively;

·          ability to forecast and solve problems;

·         ability to work effectively with partners

Mode of Application:

Applications including a cover letter and C.V. with two professional references should be submitted to team@walimu.org

with subject “Severe Illness Program Manager”.

Applications must be submitted by June 17, 2014.