About US:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor -Uganda) is a private not for profit NGO that provides: HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services; maternal child health services; Health Professional training and Clinical Research.

Job Summary: The Head of Operations will initiate, develop and monitor the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for managing the HR, IT, Administration and operational issues in line with Baylor Uganda’s mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Regularly review and approve policies from the HR, IT and Administration Departments, then present them to the Top management team for final approval in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mission
· Identify potential areas of funding for operational activities and develop fundable & research proposals to support the functionality of the operational directorate in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mission
· Keenly review and approve financial operational forms when mandated by the Executive Director in line with Baylor- Uganda financial guidelines
· Perform Administrative and Management functions as assigned by the Executive Director, like approval of external contracts, new staff offer letters, staff contracts, in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mission.
· Review monthly performance reports of HR, IT and administration departments and make quarterly and annual recommendations to the ED then conduct quarterly lessons learnt meetings with the respective managers to improve the Directorate’s performance in line with Baylor-Uganda’s mission.
· The incumbent will also develop and monitor the implementation of the Directorate work plans and budgets in line with Baylor- Uganda financial policy and Baylor-Uganda’s mission.
· Develop and monitor the implementation of ‘3 or 5 years operation strategy’ for the directorate based on holistic strategic thinking through developed periodic Directorate Balanced Score Cards (BSCs) for various programs for sustainability/continuity in line with Baylor- Uganda strategic plan
· Actively monitor the monthly and quarterly performance of the various programs in the directorate and make recommendable measures including monthly and quarterly BSC targets to strengthen their functionality then periodically report on the Directorate performance in line with Directorate operational strategy
· Develop and maintain a competent & motivated “team of Managers” through implementing HR support activities in line with the Human resources manual.
· Develop and maintain partnerships and networks with key actors/stakeholders for operational development in line with Baylor-Uganda PR, networking and advocacy policy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA with a related management back ground
· At least ten years of senior management experience in Operations Management, ideally in the NGO or private sector.
· Prior experience in project management of engineering works or management of large, multi-site facilities would be a significant advantage
· Working knowledge of service and repair requirements for machinery, equipment and vehicles; plus project planning & management principles; and human resource management.
· Good team and communication skills, networking and partnership skills.
· Must be dynamic, Persuasive &convincing, self- motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the address below including a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees i.e. email and phone addresses, copies of professional/academic documents, certificate of good conduct, email address, and day time telephone contact. The applicant must have at most a credit 6 in Math and English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and an approved ‘Medical Check-up report from a recommended health centre for successful candidates is a requirement at entry.
Send Applications via E-mail to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org.

The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 6th November, 2015 by 4:00 pm