URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.

Division & Project Overview

Ghana S4H is seeking an experienced Director for Operations to support the overall project management, implementation, and operational logistics functions. The Director for Operations will report directly to the Chief of Party, but work closely with the Finance/Administrative Director and Deputy Chief of Party on supporting and overseeing office and field operations from a management perspective. As a member of the project senior management team, he/she will also be responsible for effective linkages between central office and field level operational issues and challenges, and ensuring effective and efficient attention of the senior team to addressing those issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

1)  Management and supervision of project procurement, administration support and operational logistics functions:

•   Work closely with DCOP to ensure that all supplies for supported health facilities and CHPS compounds are purchased and delivered.
•   Work closely with the Finance/Administration Director to ensure administrative and financial needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and timely.
•   Oversee management of project fleet of vehicles.
•   Provide oversight to the management of project human resources.
•   Supervise procurement and the management of the project inventory of equipment and key materials.

2)  Oversight and coordination of implementation of project supported construction and renovation as well as and equipment procurement and installation.

3)  Work planning,implementation and monitoring:

•   Provide leadership in work plan development and tracking meetings (annual, quarterly, and monthly) with the entire project team.
•   Jointly, with Senior Management Team, coordinate program implementation, including effective provision of administrative and logistic support to field activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field
•   5-7 years’ experience working in a business environment with demonstrated operational experience on USAID-funded projects and high level of responsibility and integrity
•   Knowledge and/or experience with public health programs in developing countries required.
•   Proven track record successfully supervising multiple staff
•   Demonstrated ability to work in teams
•   Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
•   Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly as related to report development
•   Willingness to travel
•   Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your Cover Letter and CV to:-

s4hrecruitment-operations@urc-chs.com indicating “Director of Operations” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.