Deputy Country Director, Ghana Programme

About the role

Marie Stopes International Ghana reports to the Country Director and is based in Accra, with frequent travel. The Deputy Country Director leads a wide remit covering clinical, outreach, social marketing and donor relationships, including USAID, DFID and Dutch partners, and manages a team of 35 to 40 people. The programme is currently small-medium and aims to grow into a larger one.

Key responsibilities

• Lead clinical, outreach and social marketing activities
• Manage donor relationships and partnerships (USAID, DFID and Dutch)
• Lead a team of 35 to 40 staff members

Required profile

• Senior management experience, preferably in a similar role, with proven cross-cultural experience and field experience in Africa
• University degree in Business Administration, Health Sciences or a related field; postgraduate qualification desirable
• Knowledge of clinical health, family planning, community outreach and social marketing
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Desirable: additional qualification in business marketing or finance
• Non-Ghanaians must hold the legal permits required to work in Ghana

Required skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience working with donors such as USAID

The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications are sent by email to the Head of Human Resources, with a closing date of 19 November 2012.