Regional Executive Officer – Coast Region at St John Ambulance

Overall Job Purpose

To be responsible for the overall management of the region (Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties) to ensure increase in membership of volunteers and to increased revenue for the region.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Day to day running and management of the region while ensuring compliance with all County and National Government regulations and by laws
• Achievement of financial performance of the region.
• Develop and build on existing services identifying opportunities for growth, partnerships, innovations and diversification to enhance revenue generation streams and improved service delivery.
• Execute strategies that drive greater integration and efficiencies between the Regions, Volunteers and Staff.
• Establish value adding working relationships and networks with County, National Governments and other Organizations.
• Develop appropriate frameworks and monitoring processes for all aspects and activities of the region.
• Implementing marketing and fundraising strategies to strengthen Regional revenue base.
• Regional management of training and ambulance services
• Develop and monitor annual procurement plan and annual budgets in consultation with the Chief Accountant and the Regional council
• Develop and present related reports and proposals to the Regional committee
• Coordinating all volunteer work and other activities in the region in consultation with the Regional Commissioner.
• Serving as Secretary to Regional Council and Committees.
• Performing any other duties as directed or assigned by the CEO or Regional Chairman which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration or related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Strategic decision making skills
• People management, leadership and decision making skills.
• Exhibit high level of negotiation and networking skills.
• Be a significant part in the growth of the organization aligning personal goals with those of the organization to drive success.
• Innovative and Creative mind-set
• Problem solving skills
• Willing to travel on short notice for duties outside the duty station