Southern Africa Regional Director Job Vacancy

Position: Southern Africa Regional Director

Reference Number: CO 01

Duty Station: Southern Africa

Closing Date: Open Until the Position is filled

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. 

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.  

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

AMREF is recruiting for Regional Director, Southern Africa to provide leadership and strategic direction to the respective office.  

The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; S/he will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanism are in place.  

The position is key and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.  

Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job specifications and application process.  

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us.  

Complete the online application form attaching your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday 25th May 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled. 

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.