Executive Director Vacancy at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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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.

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