Executive Director Job Vacancy at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:  Executive Director

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About IDI:
IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Job Summary:
The Executive Director will take up the leadership of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in September/October 2014.  S/he would need to be visionary, who is also able to effectively manage a complex organisation, and initiate change in response to a dynamic environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Take lead and inspire an international and multicultural group of employees, collaborators and partners
-Translate the IDI vision and mission into programs and outputs that enhance health in Uganda and Africa
-Ensure that IDI outputs are relevant to and contributing to, global knowledge, policy and practice
-Ensure that IDI is a key contributor to Makerere University and the College of Health Sciences mission
-Ensure excellent management systems that provide full accountability for IDI programs and resources
-Provide evidence-based advocacy to attract and retain resources for IDI programs and institutional sustainability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should be a Medical professional with clinical and research experience
-A minimum of ten (10) years experience in a senior management position preferably with previous experience as a Chief Executive in sub-Saharan Africa and a proven track record of achievement
-Knowledge and competency in financial strategic oversight of a multi-million dollar budget
-The applicant should exhibit passion and high self-drive with a commendable track record of leading and managing institutions of high repute, excellence and results.
-Governance experience of working with a board
-Experience of working in a multi donor environment

Compensation Package: The compensation package will be commensurate with the caliber and experience of the individual we are seeking. Contract is initially 3 years and may be renewed thereafter

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons who wish to apply should email as well as post or deliver an application letter (clearly labeled – Application for Executive Director) with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Manager, Human Resources
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda .
E-mail: ed@idi.co.ug

P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Tel: +256 – 0414 – 307200, Fax: 256 – 0414 –307 290,
E-mail: ed@idi.co.ug

http://www.idi-makerere.com

Deadline: Friday 31st January 2014.