Country Director - Sexual and Reproductive Health, Uganda

About the role

Marie Stopes Uganda is recruiting a Country Director for its sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programme in Kampala, reporting to the Senior Director Africa. The role is responsible for the overall strategy, programme, financial and administrative management of national family planning and SRH programmes, and for leading country teams that deliver services through clinical centres, mobile outreach teams, social franchising and social business. It is a senior leadership position representing MSI in the country and working closely with governments, donors and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and line-manage the country Executive Management Team, build capacity, manage performance and ensure HR practices comply with best practice and local law
• Prepare and execute annual budgets, marketing plans and work plans, and develop new business opportunities
• Deliver a country marketing strategy and a business model with earned income, innovative financing and grant resources
• Build partnerships with government, health professionals, businesses, peer agencies and donors, and develop new business proposals with the Programme Design and Development team
• Manage commercial operations, including product and service development, credit control and debtor management
• Ensure clinical quality of care, quality assurance, compliance with MSI minimum standards and donor contractual compliance
• Represent MSI on the board of the local organisation and ensure compliance with anti-fraud and bribery safeguarding policies
• Maintain close relations with the Ministry of Health and the Government of Uganda, and take part in regional and international MSI meetings

Required profile

• At least 7 years of experience at executive leadership or management level
• Proven experience of change management, strategic and annual business planning, and setting up commercial operations
• Experience of resource mobilisation, business development and donor engagement, and financial oversight including internal controls, audit and credit control
• Board management experience and proven relationships with government and donors
• Relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. MPH, MBA, MSc, MA)
• Fluent written and spoken English; public speaking; international work experience is an added advantage

Required skills

• Project management and leadership training (PRINCE2 desirable)
• Strategic and annual business planning
• Understanding of P&L, marketing and business risk management

The appointment is a 3-year fixed-term contract in Kampala, with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits (salary band BG 11).