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Reproductive Health Director

Summary:

Our client is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV

and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, the non profit

organization provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

The organization is looking to fill the position of a Reproductive Health Director in their Social Marketing Department. The RH Director will be charged with the responsibility of leading a team of staff in the RH department and manage a multifaceted program that comprises of service delivery and communications components. The RH Director will report to the Social Marketing Director.

Description:

· Lead the growth of reproductive health program through development of long term plans related to portfolio growth and increased health impact;

· Constantly evaluate program performance and propose changes in strategic direction if necessary;

· Oversee the development of RH marketing plans and provide support to the communication team;

· Oversee a functioning social franchise by ensuring that all quality elements are implemented and provide direction on evolution of the social franchise;

· Development and management of RH budgets;

· Provide leadership to a team of staff in both clinical and communication departments;

· Directly supervise Deputy Director clinical services and Senior Manager marketing and increase technical and managerial capacity for all management staff in the department;

· Keep track of programs performance vis vis donor deliverables and report on progress and provide recommendations;

· Work in close collaboration with the research and metrics department, identify RH program research and monitoring needs and how to appropriately monitor and measure impact;

· Support the RH program staff to identify, document and disseminate evidence based best practices;

· Manage stakeholder relations and have a clear understanding of donor environment and requirements;

Requirements:

· Masters degree in business administration, public health or relevant field

· Over 5 years experience in senior management level in a reputable organization

· Experience managing a health program preferably in a donor funded project

· Ability to translate research into decision marketing

· Superior spoken and written communication skills

· Experience in managing budgets

· Staff management experience

· Excellent computer skills

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How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 18th March 2011.

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