Country: Papua New Guinea
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014
- Exciting not-for-profit opportunity in PNG
- Put your significant management skills to good use
- Work for a great cause and really make a difference!
FHFNZ is recruiting a Country Manager to join our Madang-based team in PNG. This position will report to the Regional Program Manager who is based in New Zealand. A unique not-for-profit opportunity to use your management talents, and help us to end avoidable blindness.
About Us:
The Fred Hollows Foundation carries on the work of a very special New Zealander, the late Professor Fred Hollows (1929-1993). We restore sight to the needlessly blind and train local eye health specialists to provide eye care services in their own communities. To find out more watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfkfkHiCIfs and visit our website: www.hollows.org.nz
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ in Papua New Guinea:
FHFNZ has a vacancy for the challenging position of Country Manager to lead our program in PNG. Based in Madang, on the picturesque north coast, the successful applicant will lead a team of ophthalmologists, educators, eye care nurses and support staff to achieve our objectives. In partnership with Divine Word University, FHFNZ delivers a full year Advanced Diploma in Eye Care to nurses from all over PNG. To provide practical training opportunities and as part of our commitment to eradicate avoidable blindness, FHFNZ also manages and staffs the eye unit of the local public hospital in Madang, and provides surgical outreach services to areas where there is no surgeon. The PNG program is well established, well equipped and very ambitious, and so staff management and support are key aspects of the role. To maximise the value of the investment in workforce training, FHFNZ provides ongoing workplace support to all graduates, including on-site visits and an annual workshop held in Madang.
About the Role:
The Country Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of all these endeavors as well as maintaining a collegial relationship with the under-resourced national health system and other eye care NGOs operating in Papua New Guinea. The Country Manager will be responsible for the ongoing management, and daily supervision of the eye clinic, ensuring the smooth running of the clinic through the establishment and maintenance of office, financial and staffing systems.
Key responsibilities of the Country Manager position include providing ongoing management, and daily supervision of the eye clinic; oversight of the program’s operational support including finance, information and communication technology, stock management, audit, security, logistics and other administration. This position requires strong demonstrated experience in the areas of finance, human resources and program management. This role will assist in capacity building and training.
The Country Manager will work closely together with the Ophthalmologist to ensure a smooth running of the eye clinic, and ensure maximum use and efficiency of the eye clinic and the highest standards of service to patients.
Focus of the Role:
- Successful day-to-day running of operations
- Under the direction of the Regional Program Manager (based in HQ Auckland), manage all of the financial and administrative components of the program
- Develop and monitor budgets and financial plans, and ensure implementation of all FHFNZ financial policies and procedures
- Build the capacity within FHFNZ’s Finance and Administration division by developing and implementing training opportunities for relevant staff to effectively and efficiently maintain the finance management and administrative systems
- Contribute to project planning including the development of work plans, budgets, reports, presentations, and deliverables
- Oversee the procurement of office and clinical supplies/consumables (using hospital supplies wherever possible). Ensure an inventory of supplies, equipment and consumables is maintained.
- Encourage professional development activities for staff
- Manage work, performance appraisals and disciplinary procedures for all admin and finance staff, and maintain a record of staff attendance and leave.
- Liaise with the Regional Program Manager and Development Effectiveness Manager when completing donor reporting to ensure their complete and accurate completion.
- Maintain regular contact with all program partners and staff, including local NGOs, the Ministry of Health, the national referral hospital and international NGOs and donors.
The ideal candidate must have:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and implementation within an INGO or related environment
- Experience working in overseas programs (at least 3 years) relating to health care
- Experience living and working in low resource countries
- Significant leadership experience in a developing world context
- Successively responsible positions in project operations or business management and administration
- Experience designing and developing financial systems, policies and procedures.
- Experience in public health, eye care or general health care
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Public Health, Business Administration/Financial Management or Social Science/International Relations with a background in project management, monitoring and evaluation and communication
How to apply:
Email your CV (2 pages max) and cover letter to recruitment@hollows.org.nz
Your cover letter should explain:
- your suitability against the above criteria
- your motivation for the role
- Be addressed to “Marleen Nelisse”
- Use subject line: “Country Manager PNG”
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified accordingly.
Eligibility:
To apply for this position you must be able to relocate to Madang. This role is best suited to an individual without family responsibilities.
Remuneration:
Will be based on skills measured against role.
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