THETA Uganda Job Vacancy, Recruitment for Executive Director

Category: Administrative and Support Services

Description: THETA is a registered Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the health of Ugandans by promoting collaboration between the traditional and biomedical health systems. THETA has been operational for the past 16years in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, universities and several civil society organizations. THETA has had programs in over 20 districts of Uganda where it has been able to test and demonstrate the validity of its approach.

THETA is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and competent individual to fill the position of: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Category: Administrative and Support Services
Term of service: Contract
Duty station: Kampala
Reports to: Chairperson, Board of Trustees (BOT)
Supervises: Program Coordinator and all THETA Department Managers

Purposes of the position:
1. To provide strategic leadership, vision, direction and guidance to THETA organization
2. To ensure the harmonious and successful development of THETA organisation based on
good governance and a secure funding base
3. To represent THETA at national and international fora, with governments, donors and other key stakeholders

Requirements
• Dynamic and strong leader with high self-esteem and open to innovation
• Excellent knowledge, skills and demonstrated experience in strategic planning and
organizational development
• Excellent skills in team building, communication, delegation, conflict resolution, and capacity building
• Quick problem-solving and a results-driven attitude
• Strong skills in supporting and advocating for community health rights
• Good knowledge of district and community structures in Uganda and demonstrated experience in interacting and collaborating with
government departments, specifically the Ministry of Health
• Strong skills in building and maintaining donor relationships
• Excellent grant proposal writing skills

Key result areas
● Organizational development
● Resource mobilization and donor relations
● Team building and strategic leadership
● Finance and human resource management
● Participatory planning and management
● Board stewardship
● Advocacy and networking
● Monitoring and evaluation

Qualifications and Experience
• Masters Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, or
equivalent
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Doctor of Medicine (MD) with public health training, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies or Social Studies
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the field of HIV/AIDS at senior managerial or technical level
• Minimum of 5 years project organizational management experience with good knowledge of participatory management techniques.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter with copies of academic certificates, indicating 3 professional referees to;

The Human Resource Officer,
THETA Uganda,
Plot 724/5 Mawanda Road – Kamwokya,
P.O Box 21175,
Kampala,
Email: theta@thetaug.org
Deadline: Wednesday, 03 November 2010