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Job Summary
To provide strategic and inspiring leadership at the Kenya Cancer Association that ensures the attainment of its mandate as well as its overall growth
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Job Description/Requirements
Job Vacancy: Executive Director
Kenya Cancer Association is the umbrella body of individuals and organizations who share the commitment to address the cancer problem in Kenya.
Our membership is drawn from healthcare professionals involved in or with an interest in cancer, cancer survivors, advocacy groups, researchers.
Its mandate is to coordinate and provide leadership to efforts aimed at reducing the burden of cancer in Kenya.
The position reports to the Board of Directors.
Key Deliverables:
- Approved strategic plan and its successful implementation
- Sustainable fundraising strategy.
- Development and implementation of appropriate structures, systems, processes and staff in all departments including, but not limited to HR, Finance and Materials Management.
- Strengthening of existing partnerships that promote the Kenya Cancer Association’s strategic plan.
- Appropriate identification and development of a tangible number of new local and international partners within and outside of cancer industry players.
- Development of a comprehensive communication and public relations plan including tangible plans on positioning of the Kenya Cancer Association brand.
- Position Kenya Cancer Association as the premiere cancer civil society movement leading in national cancer control programs.
Job Specifications
Mandatory Requirements
- Degree or equivalent; or post graduate studies in a healthcare related discipline
- 10 years’ working experience; at least 5 years’ experience in senior management in a healthcare setting, preferably in cancer control and/or non-communicable diseases (NCD’s.)
- Proven experience of strategy development, designing and implementation of cancer control programs or NCD’s.
- Experience in operational systems development and implementation in healthcare set-tings.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
- Experience of brand building and/or promotions, as well as public relations in healthcare setting is mandatory.
Desirable Requirements
- A demonstrable passion for NCD’s.
- Experience in budget development and planning.
- Experience in fundraising from diverse sources and leading organizational turnaround.
- Strong interpersonal skills that include relationship building and evidence of maintenance, networking, etc.
- Experience in engaging public sector players with knowledge of the healthcare system and networks at the Ministry of Health at national and country levels
- Experience leading and managing teams to achieve desired results.
Timelines:
- Probation period – 3 months
- Contract period- 1 year renewable subject to satisfactory performance
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 with the email subject ” Application for Executive Director-KENCASA”.
Only applications that meet this criteria will be accepted
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 2015
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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