Centres for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) Jobs

1. Country Director
2. Finance and Administration Director

Centres for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is a newly-registered Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) whose goal is to strengthen public health programs with specific emphasis on HIV prevention care and treatment, TB and malaria.

CHS is an affiliate of ICAP which is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and collaborates with the Kenyan Ministries of Health.

The organization is seeking to fill the following positions:

Country Director

The Country Director will provide overall strategic direction and leadership towards the achievement of the organizational mission, and annual objectives. S/he will ensure financial accountability and sustainability and overall effectiveness of the organization’s programs.

Key responsibilities

* Oversight of planning and management of the organization’s annual operating plan and budget
* Oversight of administrative and financial management
* Oversight of human resource management
* Oversight of program planning, monitoring and evaluation
* Coordinate all public relations and communications
* Communicate with donors and Ministries of Health/National AIDS and STI Control Program
* Prepare required reports on program activities
* Represent the organization in meetings with government officials, donors and partner organizations.

Qualifications and skill set

* Degree graduate in public health or equivalent
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in administration and financial oversight
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel management
* A minimum of 5 years experience in the oversight of health programs in resources limited settings, including HIV programs
* Experience in health programs management in Kenya strongly preferred
* Experience working with U.S. Government or other bi-lateral donors

Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration Director will provide overall financial and administration direction and oversee all financial and administrative matters.

Key responsibilities

* Provide direction to Finance and Administration staff in the execution of all matters pertaining to Finance and Administration
* Liaise with the Country Director on all matters relating to finance and administration.
* Oversee the management of sub-awards, IT, procurement and human resources functions
* Participate in strategic planning for the organization
* Develop an internal audit system and liaise with external auditors
* Coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems
* Establish and implement departmental policies and operating procedures.
* Serve on the Senior Management Committee for planning and establishment of policy

Qualifications and skill set

* Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA/ACCA
* 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position
* Experience in strategic planning and execution
* Knowledge of USG, EU and other donor contracting policies
* Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
* Knowledge of US federal and state financial regulations.
* Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

To apply, please forward your CV with cover letter to the HR Manager at em2716@columbia.edu by 31st July 2010.