Chief Executive Officer at Amref Health Africa

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directs and leads the effective and efficient management of all aspects of Amref Flying Doctors (AFD) to ensure the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives, including the direction of all areas involving medical patient transport.

The job holder serves as the advocate for AFD, negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders in complex and changing health and aviation policy environments. Recognition of, and empathy for, health issues relevant to remote and regional communities is essential. The position requires resilience, excellent management, communication and representational skills.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Chief Executive Officer is, through the Chairman, accountable to the AFD Board of Directors and responsible for the efficient, safe and economic operation of the organisation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership
  • Provide overall leadership and vision for AFD and staff.
  • Responsible for AFD performance and growth.
  • Develops and recommends to the AFD Board short-term and long-term objectives and strategic plans.
  • Ensures implementation of approved objectives.
  • Reports progress and achievement.
  • Reviews and recommends to the AFD Board the company’ capital and operational needs and actions required to expand the business and to satisfy operational expenditure.
  • Participating fully as a member of AFD senior management team (SMT).
  • Develop and review AFD strategy and business Plans.
  • Select appropriate Health service opportunities to pursue as aligned to strategy.
• Work plans & Budget
  • Ensures timely preparation and submission of annual budget and reports on performance against budget.
  • Approves expenditure within authorized delegations.
  • Ensures effective and efficient use of all resources.
  • Work with the Board to ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place.
  • Provide clear and accountable management processes to achieve an efficient and effective functioning of the organisation.
• Complete corporate / financial reporting.
  • Manage external financial audit processes.
  • Conduct contract, service level agreements, and memorandums of understanding negotiations / revision / renewal process.
  • . Manage major capital acquisitions (aircraft, buildings etc.)
• Resource Mobilization
  • Co-ordinates revenue raising activities.
  • Promotes active and broad participation by volunteers in appropriate areas of AFD.
  • Negotiate funding model for commercial and non-commercial operations.
• Approve tender / proposal response.
  • Reporting and overall financial oversight
  • Reports regularly to the AFD Board on the condition of the company, including financials and important factors influencing the company’s performance.
• Ensures that AFD Board is continually informed of developments within related business fields especially those engaged in similar activities in Africa.
  • Fostering a workplace environment consistent with the organization’s values and mission
  • Builds staff teamwork and morale through effective team leadership and communication.
  • Ensures harmonious integration and efficient operation of Aviation, Medical, Engineering, Marketing and Administrative functions in the achievement of the company’s objectives.
  • Ensures that human resource practices are developed including job descriptions and regular staff performance evaluations.
  • Ensures that effective management committees are in place.
  • Ensures effective management of human resources of AFD according to authorised HR policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
  • Monitoring employee experience and recommending appropriate action including recruitment and disciplinary issues.
  • Directs and controls all staff other than in the exercise of their professional judgement. Reviews terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, regularly for submission of reports and recommendations to the AFD Board.
  • Build, maintain and manage intersectional and national AFD relationships.
• Manage and monitor salary / wage budget.
  • Visibility and profile of AFD
  • Co-ordinates representational, publicity and promotional activities and ensures that AFD and its mission, services and products are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders, at conferences to the community at large.
  • Regular contact with business stake holders, important professional partners (medical & aviation), the media, AFD supporters and with the community served by AFD.
  • Entertains relations with executive staff of other Amref Health Africa offices locally, regionally and internationally, in particular continues close links with AFD Outreach Programme.
  • With the assistance of the Board, ensure that the image of AFD is protected and its reputation enhanced, whilst being an advocate in supporting the organisation nationally.
  • Represent AFD at policy and advisory level (respective areas).
• Respond to media requests / queries.
  • AFD Board administration and support
  • Attends meetings of the Amref Health Africa International Board and other Executive or Advisory Committee meetings as required by AFD Board.
  • Attends AFD Board meetings advices, submits recommendations and reports, and implements decisions.
  • Negotiates on behalf of AFD Board when required with support from the AFD Board as necessary. Ensure the Board is fully informed on strategic developments, trends, issues, opportunities and Challenges that would impact on AFD.
  • Prepare analysis and data for board decision making.
  • On behalf of the Board, develop and maintain internal / external standards of Governance.
  • On behalf of the Board, monitor compliance with internal / external standards of Governance.
• Oversee the due diligence and risk management process for the Board.
  • Quality and compliance
  • Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by compliance with all relevant Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare, and Equal Employment Opportunity Obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Contributes to business improvement / quality programs and enterprise risk management activities.
  • Complies with AFD policies and procedures Review and analyse regulatory/legislative compliance
  • Ensures conduct at all times is professional, reputable and in accordance with philosophy and direction of the AFD
  • Ensure that AFD observes the requirements of the relevant Health Acts.