Chief Operating Officer- (Head of Programmes) at Adept Systems

Key responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for health area programming, charting a course that aligns with our organizational goals and drives impactful outcomes.
• Lead and manage a team of dedicated programmatic staff, ensuring their excellence in delivering on program objectives and milestones.
• Drive the growth of our organization through proactive new business development, crafting compelling proposals and budgets that captivate donors and partners.
• Exhibit financial stewardship by overseeing program budgets, from the development stage to meticulous expenditure monitoring.
• Foster a culture of efficiency and innovation by integrating best practices and inspiring a value-for-money mindset across divisions.
• Cultivate an environment that ignites creativity and fosters the incubation of groundbreaking ideas, driving continuous innovation.
• Promote evidence-based programming and implement robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, ensuring program effectiveness and impact.
• Strengthen the capacity of our program teams through tailored training and mentorship, empowering them to implement and enhance interventions.
• Cultivate strong relationships with our esteemed donors, partners, government representatives, and stakeholders, establishing lasting collaborations.
• Nurture and develop the program departments, serving as a mentor and coach to drive their optimal performance and professional growth.
• Actively contribute to shaping our organizational strategy and spearhead performance improvement initiatives, driving our continued success.

Academic and professional Qualifications required

• Master’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, Communications, Marketing Public Health; and
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, Communications, Marketing or Public Health.

Experience, Key Skills and competencies

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Public Health six (6) of which must be at management level.
• Must have experience in development and demonstrated success in management of diverse programs at a strategic level
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• Demonstrable experience in excelling in New business development concepts
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Strong emotional intelligence, especially self-management.
• Experience of managing others effectively, including remote and matrix management.
• Good judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and exceptional attention to details.
• Sound financial literacy and budget management experience
• Deep understanding of human resources, employee performance improvement plans, and corrective action policies
• Demonstrated results in managing through complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements.
• Personal qualities of integrity, results oriented, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for development.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Superior Communication skills - both written and oral.
• Strong consensus-building skills.
• Ability to drive change and innovation; and
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to lead complex proposal development teams