Head of Programmes

About the role

The Head of Programmes works with other Directors of Departments and Support Functions to help Marie Stopes International Ghana achieve its objectives. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the post holder lines manages the four Regional Managers and ensures the regions deliver project and business plan targets. The role covers leadership of results (annual business plan, donor projects and other initiatives), team motivation and capacity building, strategic relationships with national government and other stakeholders, and developing funding opportunities. It is based in Accra and involves frequent travel; the contract is two years.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for technological and other innovation and drive more efficient systems and better performance.
• Develop an annual implementation plan with Regional Managers and technical project leads.
• Support Regional Managers in improving the quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness of outreach teams and franchisees.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Regional Managers, encouraging the use of MSIG values and behaviours.
• Investigate client complaints and carry out regular governance visits across all delivery channels.
• Work with Marketing on marketing plans and with the Clinical team on training, quality assurance and medical issues.
• Put in place robust systems to reduce the risk of fraud.
• Directly manage and supervise the performance of the four Regional Managers in liaison with the Director of Human Resources and Admin.
• Engage positively with external stakeholders and represent MSIG effectively at regional and national levels with government, donors and project partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in health, demography, public health, development planning or social sciences/development studies; post-graduate or master's qualification in a related field desired.
• At least eight years of relevant post-graduate work experience, including at least five years in a senior management position.
• Demonstrated experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, including remotely.
• Experience partnering with INGOs, government and the Ghana Health Service as implementation partners.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Additional qualifications in Marketing, Project Management or Finance are desired. Applications are sent by mail or e-mail to the Director of Human Resources and Admin, Marie Stopes International Ghana, Accra, with a closing date of 8 January 2015.