DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR - Ref(ES0036) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Proflle:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) provides support to the Managing Director to ensure that SFH achieves its business objectives and creates an environment that promotes staff commitment to the achievement of the organisational vision, mission, and strategy.
The DMD also has overarching responsibility for all health programs managed by SFH and will provide guidance for policy and strategic direction for all programs. The DMD is also responsible for ensuring the provision of credible research information to support program design, implementation, monitoring, and communications.

Qualifications and experience:
First degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Biological Sciences or Health/Medical Sciences as well as a relevant second degree (Business Administration, General Management or Public Health).
Minimum of 15 years progressive experience, with at least 5 years at executive management level with an international NGO/PVO/NGO, reputable blue chip company or in the public sector.
Extensive experience in the design, management, analysis, and evaluation of public health programs.
Demonstrated success in organisational capacity building, including fiscal management and budgeting, fundraising, managing relations with major donors, donor cultivation, people management, and programmatic oversight success
Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects and successfully operationalising innovative programs resulting in measurable successes and program growth
Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for SFH's mission.