Job Title:Financial Controller, Angola
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Financial Controller
Minimum Education Required: Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent field of study required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience Required: Ten or more years experience serving in a similar role in a health care organization setting. Experience to include providing strategic finance oversight and direction to a multi-million dollar health care organization with an emphasis on financial analysis; cash flow management; budget, reporting and accounting oversight; 10 or more years experience in operational and administrative oversight of various for-profit health care institution departments and functions; knowledge of developing country settings and/or previous cross-cultural or international travel experience.
Responsible to: Executive Administrator
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position: Leadership and management ability; strong communication skills, both oral and written; open and collaborative style of leadership and well-developed interpersonal skills; working knowledge of business principles and financial reporting techniques.
Summary: The position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) carries the responsibility of providing strategic oversight, coordination and management of LMDC financial matters. The CFO will serve on the senior management team working closely with the EA and program managers to assess, support and audit the activities of the LMDC from a financial perspective.
Essential Duties: 1. Establish the processes and protocols necessary to periodically evaluate the financial viability of all existing and future hospital departments and programs.
Oversee the establishment of the systems procedures and policies necessary to accurately monitor and report the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of the Hospital.
Forecast the future financial obligations for the organization for planning and strategic purposes.
Establish policies and procedures to standardize the financial controls of the organization.
Oversee the systems and procedures necessary to accurately monitor and report the revenue and expenses of the hospital and its projects.
Cash flow monitoring and management – The CFO will regularly monitor the cash flow requirements of the organization and ensure proper use of designated funds on hand. This includes providing senior management a 90 day cash flow forecast, updated every week.
Manage and track debt payment efforts to satisfy all loan obligations. Additionally report to financial partners the status of each loan vehicle regularly as well as maintain debt reserves for future payment obligations
Establish various methods of providing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for board, CHMS management and financial partners.
Design, implement and maintain the budget policy, procedures and methodologies for all domestic and international facilities and departments.
Manage the annual budget process for the hospital for the CHMS US headquarters internal and external purposes.
Oversee the implementation of "actual" and "projected actual" to budget monitoring and reporting to senior management and/or the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis (or as needed).
Retain training, hiring and firing responsibility for the hospital's finance and accounting staff. Financial staff will include personnel to implement and maintain all aspects of the organization's finances including budget, general ledger, income tracking, expense monitoring, bank reconciliations, annual audit support, tax preparation support, governmental compliance and other associated tasks.
Ensure annual reviews of performance will be accomplished for each member of the Finance and Accounting team as dictated by corporate personnel policy.
Provide telephonic and on-site guidance and counsel to the hospital Executive Team and CHMS CFO related to financial staff management and policies.
Oversee and complete annual audit and present to board for approval
Develop financial information systems to record, track, & report all financial transactions. Develop appropriate interfaces with other hospital information systems .
How to apply:
To apply please visit www.cure.org/jobs
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Executive Administrator Job Opportunity at CURE Angola
Job Title:Executive Administrator, Angola
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Executive Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of LMDC. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources to meet the objectives and mission of the hospital as set by the board of directors and implemented by the Executive Administrator (EA).
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field. Master's degree in healthcare management or business administration preferred.
Experience : Minimum of seven (7) years hospital or major health care facility administration experience; knowledge of developing economy settings and/or previous cross-cultural or international travel experience. Previous oversight of a for-profit organization of at least $10 million U.S. and 250 employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Guide the medical and operations staff to attain Joint Commission International accreditation, as well as maintaining the accreditation status over time.
Oversee hospital budget, services, procurement, and policy activities directly related to providing services to achieve the objective stated by LMDC owners.
Develop, propose, and implement approved business and revenue enhancement initiatives within legal and contractual compliance.
Collaborate with hospital executive team to develop the hospital vision, strategy, service models, and marketing action plans.
Manage contract proposal development, risk management , and supplier contract negotiations.
Direct and coordinate activities of hospital departments concerned with customer service, revenue management, maintenance, and human resources .
Review and manage financial statements , care activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement.
Direct and coordinate hospital's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, pay down debts, and increase efficiency.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary to achieve the stated objectives of the LMDC owners
Establish all aspects of personnel recruitment, training, structure and oversight as well as developing and implementing competitive salary, benefit and incentive programs to stabilize staff morale and retention through and with the Human Resource management team.
Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.
Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies including advertising campaigns that promotes hospital services to the targeted market segment.
Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities.
Support activities as directed related to the LMDC initiative.
Manage the overall facility and physical plant from a maintenance and maximum utilization perspective. Ensure proper safety, environmental and community standards are being maintained.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
How to apply:
To apply please visit www.cure.org/jobs
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Executive Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of LMDC. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources to meet the objectives and mission of the hospital as set by the board of directors and implemented by the Executive Administrator (EA).
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field. Master's degree in healthcare management or business administration preferred.
Experience : Minimum of seven (7) years hospital or major health care facility administration experience; knowledge of developing economy settings and/or previous cross-cultural or international travel experience. Previous oversight of a for-profit organization of at least $10 million U.S. and 250 employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Guide the medical and operations staff to attain Joint Commission International accreditation, as well as maintaining the accreditation status over time.
Oversee hospital budget, services, procurement, and policy activities directly related to providing services to achieve the objective stated by LMDC owners.
Develop, propose, and implement approved business and revenue enhancement initiatives within legal and contractual compliance.
Collaborate with hospital executive team to develop the hospital vision, strategy, service models, and marketing action plans.
Manage contract proposal development, risk management , and supplier contract negotiations.
Direct and coordinate activities of hospital departments concerned with customer service, revenue management, maintenance, and human resources .
Review and manage financial statements , care activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement.
Direct and coordinate hospital's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, pay down debts, and increase efficiency.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary to achieve the stated objectives of the LMDC owners
Establish all aspects of personnel recruitment, training, structure and oversight as well as developing and implementing competitive salary, benefit and incentive programs to stabilize staff morale and retention through and with the Human Resource management team.
Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.
Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies including advertising campaigns that promotes hospital services to the targeted market segment.
Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities.
Support activities as directed related to the LMDC initiative.
Manage the overall facility and physical plant from a maintenance and maximum utilization perspective. Ensure proper safety, environmental and community standards are being maintained.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
How to apply:
To apply please visit www.cure.org/jobs
Administrative responsible for a programme Job Vacancy at European Union Angola
Job Title:Administrative responsible for a programme, Angola
Closing Date: Friday, 15 June 2012
PROJECT TITLE Support to the National Program against TB
START DATE July 2012
DURATION 6 months (renewable)
REQUIREMENTS - Citizenship of a State of the European Union (requirement essential for administrative issues) - University Degree in Economics, Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent qualification - Capacity to utilise accounting software and applications - Good knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese and English - Previous experience in Developing Countries in the administrative field - Previous experience of administrative management of health cooperation projects will be an asset
PROJECT OBJECTIVES The project aims to support the Angolan national programme against TB
KEY DUTIES - Keep updated project accounting, using the software - Provide documentation of expenditure and financial transactions - Monitor the progress of project expenditure - Support the project manager in the management and organization of local staff, especially for administrative and contractual aspects - Ensure that purchase e are made according to the procedures - Ensure that the training courses in the project are properly documented and accounted - Supporting the project manager for the preparation of interim and final reports, in particular for financial reports
How to apply:
http://www.doctorswithafrica.org/en/application-form
Closing Date: Friday, 15 June 2012
PROJECT TITLE Support to the National Program against TB
START DATE July 2012
DURATION 6 months (renewable)
REQUIREMENTS - Citizenship of a State of the European Union (requirement essential for administrative issues) - University Degree in Economics, Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent qualification - Capacity to utilise accounting software and applications - Good knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese and English - Previous experience in Developing Countries in the administrative field - Previous experience of administrative management of health cooperation projects will be an asset
PROJECT OBJECTIVES The project aims to support the Angolan national programme against TB
KEY DUTIES - Keep updated project accounting, using the software - Provide documentation of expenditure and financial transactions - Monitor the progress of project expenditure - Support the project manager in the management and organization of local staff, especially for administrative and contractual aspects - Ensure that purchase e are made according to the procedures - Ensure that the training courses in the project are properly documented and accounted - Supporting the project manager for the preparation of interim and final reports, in particular for financial reports
How to apply:
http://www.doctorswithafrica.org/en/application-form
Cheif Medical Officer Job Opportunity at Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center Angola
Job Title:Cheif Medical Officer, Angola
Closing Date: Friday, 14 December 2012
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Chief Medical Officer
Education: Medical degree from qualified, recognized medical institution. US Board certification or equivalent required. Current licensure.
Experience: 7 years experience in private or hospital practice. Experience in the developing world strongly preferred. Minimum 4 years experience in a management role.
Responsible To: Executive Administrator
Supervises: Hospital physicians and clinical staff
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position: Excellent verbal and written use of the English language required; Competency and proficiency in surgical procedures; Strong communication skills, especially with those of different cultures; ability to establish and manage a multi-specialty medical facility. Strong personnel management expertise and experience in a medium to large sized healthcare facility. Experience managing a surgical operation center; familiar with JCAHO and participating on accreditation teams. Familiar with medical technology, information systems and effective quality medical management programs.
Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for medical oversight of the hospital which includes recruitment and training of physicians and clinical staff for the hospital, monitoring of all aspects of quality control of medical care , development and execution of education and training programs for national residents and physicians, and the development and maintenance of relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the medical community within Angola
Essential Duties:
Work with the Executive Administrator and Chief Financial Officer in order to develop the consolidated budget for the hospital.
Recruit and train physicians and other medical personnel.
Guide the hospital staff and operations in conjunction with the Executive Administrator and executive team to attain Joint Commission International accreditation within a short period of time post hospital opening and on an ongoing basis.
Manage all components of the medical practice set-up and ongoing management based on western healthcare and standards of operation. This includes equipment selection, acquisition, training and maintenance to offer a high degree of healthcare delivery.
Provide medical expertise with respect to planning and establishing goals and policies to set standards and when necessary improvements of medical management.
Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Nursing to meet established medical and customer service care.
Collaborate with the Executive Administrator in the development and implementation of continuing medical education for clinical staff through scheduled lectures and educational media.
Provide supervision and leadership of physician staff including assessment of clinical competence and current best practices.
Review medical staff performance to ensure quality of care.
Organize and chair regular medical review meetings with other medical staff.
Establish and maintain a number of governmental, non-governmental and community based organizational relationships that are integral to the mission of CHMS.
Implement quality and safety protocols and procedures, and identify assignments for all expatriate medical personnel visiting the hospital for both short term and long term stays. The Chief Medical Officer will consult with the CHMS Headquarters regarding the needs and requirements for all expatriates and visitors.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please fill out an application at www.cure.org/jobs
Closing Date: Friday, 14 December 2012
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Chief Medical Officer
Education: Medical degree from qualified, recognized medical institution. US Board certification or equivalent required. Current licensure.
Experience: 7 years experience in private or hospital practice. Experience in the developing world strongly preferred. Minimum 4 years experience in a management role.
Responsible To: Executive Administrator
Supervises: Hospital physicians and clinical staff
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position: Excellent verbal and written use of the English language required; Competency and proficiency in surgical procedures; Strong communication skills, especially with those of different cultures; ability to establish and manage a multi-specialty medical facility. Strong personnel management expertise and experience in a medium to large sized healthcare facility. Experience managing a surgical operation center; familiar with JCAHO and participating on accreditation teams. Familiar with medical technology, information systems and effective quality medical management programs.
Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for medical oversight of the hospital which includes recruitment and training of physicians and clinical staff for the hospital, monitoring of all aspects of quality control of medical care , development and execution of education and training programs for national residents and physicians, and the development and maintenance of relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the medical community within Angola
Essential Duties:
Work with the Executive Administrator and Chief Financial Officer in order to develop the consolidated budget for the hospital.
Recruit and train physicians and other medical personnel.
Guide the hospital staff and operations in conjunction with the Executive Administrator and executive team to attain Joint Commission International accreditation within a short period of time post hospital opening and on an ongoing basis.
Manage all components of the medical practice set-up and ongoing management based on western healthcare and standards of operation. This includes equipment selection, acquisition, training and maintenance to offer a high degree of healthcare delivery.
Provide medical expertise with respect to planning and establishing goals and policies to set standards and when necessary improvements of medical management.
Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Nursing to meet established medical and customer service care.
Collaborate with the Executive Administrator in the development and implementation of continuing medical education for clinical staff through scheduled lectures and educational media.
Provide supervision and leadership of physician staff including assessment of clinical competence and current best practices.
Review medical staff performance to ensure quality of care.
Organize and chair regular medical review meetings with other medical staff.
Establish and maintain a number of governmental, non-governmental and community based organizational relationships that are integral to the mission of CHMS.
Implement quality and safety protocols and procedures, and identify assignments for all expatriate medical personnel visiting the hospital for both short term and long term stays. The Chief Medical Officer will consult with the CHMS Headquarters regarding the needs and requirements for all expatriates and visitors.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please fill out an application at www.cure.org/jobs
Consultancy Job Vacancy at UNDP Angola
Job Title:CONSULTANCY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STUDY ON THE PROFILE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ANGOLA
Location : Luanda, ANGOLA
Application Deadline : 06-Jun-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 17-Jun-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Nine weeks
Expected Duration of Assignment : Nine weeks
Refer a Friend Apply Now
Background
The Angola Enterprise Program (AEP) is an UNDP initiative working since 2004, to promote a favorable environment for the development of micro and small enterprises in Angola.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) is one of the initiatives supported by AEP. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola was founded on the 3rd November 1988, the association was one of the first to be created post independence with about 43 private and state companies. Today it has gathered over 500 companies and business associations directly and their services via the affiliated associations, serving a population of more than 3,000 companies covering different sectors of the economy.
CCIA is a legal entity with legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy, the institution is characterized as a public utility, but of private law. The main objective is to promote economic activity, encouraging and developing the whole range of promotional activities aimed at meeting the interests of different recipients of their services. The organs of CCIA are: general assembly, board of directors, executive secretariat and audit committee. The board of directors is the highest organ of CCIA, the board consists of two general assemblies, the president, two vice presidents, secretary general, eight members of the national economy and affiliated business associations.
Private companies and trade, industrial, agricultural associations and service providers such as insurance, banks etc. can be members of CCIA. They may be appointed to the rank of corresponding members to foreign and nationals and international organizations who express such a desire to cooperate with the Chamber in its activities. Under the president´s proposal, the board may appoint honorary member of the council, companies, institutions, organizations foreign and nationals who have rendered outstanding service to the development of Angola as well as track the performance of the functions of the council.
As part of the mission the Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides specialized services including:
Assisting the members and other interested in the definition, analysis and implementation of targeted projects for the internationalization of enterprises;
Encouraging cooperation in business and streamlines the search for partnerships;
Recording and dissemination within and outside the country investment projects;
Cooperation with other state and private Angolan entities to promote and support all measures aimed at attracting foreign investment;
Organization of contacts between foreign investors with public and private entities domestically and abroad;
Advising and monitoring negotiations for investment projects;
Providing information on technical and commercial rules and procedures relating to trade and investment.
CCIA also promotes the following:
In close cooperation and collaboration with other business association’s provincial and central agencies, regional and provincial state plan and execute initiatives to promote:
Programme advertising and promotional offers and product demand domestically and abroad;
Joint trade missions and/ or Angolan individuals to foreigners or vice versa;
Seminars and meetings under the trade, investment and other correlated;
Participation of Angola and its associates in specialized fairs and exhibitions in the country and abroad;
Local and foreign companies wishing to develop their activities abroad and in Angola.
Given the context of a rising economic growth, contrasted with the private sector which is still under development and pending sufficient structural and human resources, CCIA is challenged to expand its membership base, more expressive of averages, small and micro enterprises. The aim is to expand this base to expand the capacity of CCIA to act as representative of the interests of the sector as well as collectively enable strategies to promote economic development in Angola. With fund support from AECID, AEP is implementing its work plan in 2011. One of the objectives of the 2011 work plan is the institutional strengthening of AEP partners in different areas.
Consultancy products:
Report- Legal and institutional Framework;
Report- Census on micro, small and medium enterprises;
Report- Analysis of the institutional capacity faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Proposal- Advocacy agenda for CCIA.
Expected results:
A better understanding of the current legal- institutional framework used in Angola and similar economies in case of micro, small and medium enterprises;
Profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Identification of the major constraints faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Identification of a possible advocacy agenda for CCIA for the next 5 years.
Duties and Responsibilities
General objective of the consultancy:
Development of a study on the profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola.
Specific objectives of the consultancy:
Development of a report on the legal-institutional framework as possible and available for micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, and contains the reference framework for official use for at least 5 countries with a similar economies;
Development of a census on the presence of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola: location, sectors of activity, turnover, products and services, levels of competitiveness, access to credit, access to business development services, infrastructure, number of jobs created, among others;
Development of an analytical report on the main institutional capacity faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Development of analytical proposal on what should be the advocacy agenda of CCIA to promote the strengthening of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola over the next 5 years.
Development of a report on the legal-institutional framework as possible and available for micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, and contains the reference framework for official use for at least 5 countries with a similar economies;
Competencies
The Consultant is expected to have necessary capacities and competence to develop a study on the profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, in line with the attached evaluation criteria and required experiences.
Corporate Competencies:
Analytical ability;
Logical ability;
Critical ability;
Able to work under pressure in any adverse environment;
Capacity to dialogue with different sectors;
Good communication skills;
Determination and focus on goals and results;
Good management skills;
Sensitive to African and Angolan context;
Ability of facilitation.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Masters degree in statistics, business administration, economics or related areas;
10 years experience in conducting studies, research, diagnostics, statistics, and research with the private sector can be considered a substitute for Masters Degree studies in specified area;
Post-graduation on issues of private sector would be an advantage.
Experience:
Principal area of experience - Studies, research, diagnostics and statistics;
Years of experience - 10 years of experience in conducting studies, researches, diagnostics, statistics and investigations with the private sector or related areas;
Secondary area of experience - Micro, small and medium enterprises; Economy; Commercial law; Favorable environment for business development;
Years of experience - 10 years of experience in conducting studies, research, diagnostics, statistics and investigations with the private sector or related area;
Knowledge - Human resources; Tributary legislation; International Trade; Environment; Investments; Business management.
Willingness to travel - Local or international travel if necessary.
Language requirements:
Excellent Portuguese and advanced English will be an advantage
How to Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=30234
Location : Luanda, ANGOLA
Application Deadline : 06-Jun-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 17-Jun-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Nine weeks
Expected Duration of Assignment : Nine weeks
Refer a Friend Apply Now
Background
The Angola Enterprise Program (AEP) is an UNDP initiative working since 2004, to promote a favorable environment for the development of micro and small enterprises in Angola.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) is one of the initiatives supported by AEP. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola was founded on the 3rd November 1988, the association was one of the first to be created post independence with about 43 private and state companies. Today it has gathered over 500 companies and business associations directly and their services via the affiliated associations, serving a population of more than 3,000 companies covering different sectors of the economy.
CCIA is a legal entity with legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy, the institution is characterized as a public utility, but of private law. The main objective is to promote economic activity, encouraging and developing the whole range of promotional activities aimed at meeting the interests of different recipients of their services. The organs of CCIA are: general assembly, board of directors, executive secretariat and audit committee. The board of directors is the highest organ of CCIA, the board consists of two general assemblies, the president, two vice presidents, secretary general, eight members of the national economy and affiliated business associations.
Private companies and trade, industrial, agricultural associations and service providers such as insurance, banks etc. can be members of CCIA. They may be appointed to the rank of corresponding members to foreign and nationals and international organizations who express such a desire to cooperate with the Chamber in its activities. Under the president´s proposal, the board may appoint honorary member of the council, companies, institutions, organizations foreign and nationals who have rendered outstanding service to the development of Angola as well as track the performance of the functions of the council.
As part of the mission the Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides specialized services including:
Assisting the members and other interested in the definition, analysis and implementation of targeted projects for the internationalization of enterprises;
Encouraging cooperation in business and streamlines the search for partnerships;
Recording and dissemination within and outside the country investment projects;
Cooperation with other state and private Angolan entities to promote and support all measures aimed at attracting foreign investment;
Organization of contacts between foreign investors with public and private entities domestically and abroad;
Advising and monitoring negotiations for investment projects;
Providing information on technical and commercial rules and procedures relating to trade and investment.
CCIA also promotes the following:
In close cooperation and collaboration with other business association’s provincial and central agencies, regional and provincial state plan and execute initiatives to promote:
Programme advertising and promotional offers and product demand domestically and abroad;
Joint trade missions and/ or Angolan individuals to foreigners or vice versa;
Seminars and meetings under the trade, investment and other correlated;
Participation of Angola and its associates in specialized fairs and exhibitions in the country and abroad;
Local and foreign companies wishing to develop their activities abroad and in Angola.
Given the context of a rising economic growth, contrasted with the private sector which is still under development and pending sufficient structural and human resources, CCIA is challenged to expand its membership base, more expressive of averages, small and micro enterprises. The aim is to expand this base to expand the capacity of CCIA to act as representative of the interests of the sector as well as collectively enable strategies to promote economic development in Angola. With fund support from AECID, AEP is implementing its work plan in 2011. One of the objectives of the 2011 work plan is the institutional strengthening of AEP partners in different areas.
Consultancy products:
Report- Legal and institutional Framework;
Report- Census on micro, small and medium enterprises;
Report- Analysis of the institutional capacity faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Proposal- Advocacy agenda for CCIA.
Expected results:
A better understanding of the current legal- institutional framework used in Angola and similar economies in case of micro, small and medium enterprises;
Profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Identification of the major constraints faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Identification of a possible advocacy agenda for CCIA for the next 5 years.
Duties and Responsibilities
General objective of the consultancy:
Development of a study on the profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola.
Specific objectives of the consultancy:
Development of a report on the legal-institutional framework as possible and available for micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, and contains the reference framework for official use for at least 5 countries with a similar economies;
Development of a census on the presence of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola: location, sectors of activity, turnover, products and services, levels of competitiveness, access to credit, access to business development services, infrastructure, number of jobs created, among others;
Development of an analytical report on the main institutional capacity faced by micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola;
Development of analytical proposal on what should be the advocacy agenda of CCIA to promote the strengthening of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola over the next 5 years.
Development of a report on the legal-institutional framework as possible and available for micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, and contains the reference framework for official use for at least 5 countries with a similar economies;
Competencies
The Consultant is expected to have necessary capacities and competence to develop a study on the profile of micro, small and medium enterprises in Angola, in line with the attached evaluation criteria and required experiences.
Corporate Competencies:
Analytical ability;
Logical ability;
Critical ability;
Able to work under pressure in any adverse environment;
Capacity to dialogue with different sectors;
Good communication skills;
Determination and focus on goals and results;
Good management skills;
Sensitive to African and Angolan context;
Ability of facilitation.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Masters degree in statistics, business administration, economics or related areas;
10 years experience in conducting studies, research, diagnostics, statistics, and research with the private sector can be considered a substitute for Masters Degree studies in specified area;
Post-graduation on issues of private sector would be an advantage.
Experience:
Principal area of experience - Studies, research, diagnostics and statistics;
Years of experience - 10 years of experience in conducting studies, researches, diagnostics, statistics and investigations with the private sector or related areas;
Secondary area of experience - Micro, small and medium enterprises; Economy; Commercial law; Favorable environment for business development;
Years of experience - 10 years of experience in conducting studies, research, diagnostics, statistics and investigations with the private sector or related area;
Knowledge - Human resources; Tributary legislation; International Trade; Environment; Investments; Business management.
Willingness to travel - Local or international travel if necessary.
Language requirements:
Excellent Portuguese and advanced English will be an advantage
How to Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=30234
Director of Nursing Job Vacancy at CHMS Angola
Job Title:Director of Nursing, Angola
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Director of Nursing
Education Required: Current nursing certification and licensure, Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school in the United States or equivalent. Master's degree in nursing preferred. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications. Maintenance of continuing education in anesthesia/nursing as designated by certification board.
Experience Required: Clinical, didactic and administrative experience in a developing country. Three (3) years experience supervising a minimum of 25 nurses in a multi-specialty general hospital setting. Experience establishing quality of care programs in inpatient, surgical and outpatient settings. Two years experience in providing direct nurse training.
Responsible To: Executive Administrator
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
High level of clinical nursing, teaching and administrative skills; commitment to provide compassionate care; ability to effectively communicate with the national and international staff; compliant with the basic policies, mission statement and philosophy of CURE Health Management Services .
Summary: Supports the Executive Administrator in providing Leadership, Management and Development of hospital culture and quality standards of service.
The DON is accountable for the management and development of quality, client focused services. In achieving this goal the DON is responsible for ensuring standards of care and services within the nursing department. Maximizing client and employee satisfaction and development of standards of service is key. The DON will also play a key role as a member of the management team planning for and driving the strategic plans of the Board of Directors, ensuring all components of legislative requirements are met: M.O.H, labor laws, building codes, service contracts and that the hospital is maintained to the highest standards.
Essential Duties:
Develop strategic nursing care vision, service development strategy and plans in collaboration with Executive Administrator and Chief Medical Officer.
Manage staff development and performance and maintain staffing levels set via approval of department staffing budgets.
Ensure services provided are appropriate to the needs of local people we support and are delivered to the best possible standards.
Direct in-patient IT systems implementation and training as well as assist in performing quality improvement on systems throughout the hospital IT network
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, regulation, codes of practice and organizational health & safety policies and procedures. Maintain a safe work environment for staff and customers
6.Report to the EA on customer satisfaction, compliments and complaints in a format to establish best practices or steps for improvement
Participate in organizational projects.
8.Maintain key performance indicator tracking and report on trends through monthly reporting and statistics to EA.
Provide Financial Management leadership in nursing department
Promote and demonstrate organizational values and standards, and ensure effective and appropriate communication within the organization.
Develop an effective hospital culture through leadership in multi-cultural harmony, training and staff development.
Develop and implement an ongoing nurse training plan to ensure constant delivery of quality nursing care
How to apply:
To apply please visit www.cure.org/jobs
Closing Date: Thursday, 17 January 2013
In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.
Director of Nursing
Education Required: Current nursing certification and licensure, Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school in the United States or equivalent. Master's degree in nursing preferred. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications. Maintenance of continuing education in anesthesia/nursing as designated by certification board.
Experience Required: Clinical, didactic and administrative experience in a developing country. Three (3) years experience supervising a minimum of 25 nurses in a multi-specialty general hospital setting. Experience establishing quality of care programs in inpatient, surgical and outpatient settings. Two years experience in providing direct nurse training.
Responsible To: Executive Administrator
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
High level of clinical nursing, teaching and administrative skills; commitment to provide compassionate care; ability to effectively communicate with the national and international staff; compliant with the basic policies, mission statement and philosophy of CURE Health Management Services .
Summary: Supports the Executive Administrator in providing Leadership, Management and Development of hospital culture and quality standards of service.
The DON is accountable for the management and development of quality, client focused services. In achieving this goal the DON is responsible for ensuring standards of care and services within the nursing department. Maximizing client and employee satisfaction and development of standards of service is key. The DON will also play a key role as a member of the management team planning for and driving the strategic plans of the Board of Directors, ensuring all components of legislative requirements are met: M.O.H, labor laws, building codes, service contracts and that the hospital is maintained to the highest standards.
Essential Duties:
Develop strategic nursing care vision, service development strategy and plans in collaboration with Executive Administrator and Chief Medical Officer.
Manage staff development and performance and maintain staffing levels set via approval of department staffing budgets.
Ensure services provided are appropriate to the needs of local people we support and are delivered to the best possible standards.
Direct in-patient IT systems implementation and training as well as assist in performing quality improvement on systems throughout the hospital IT network
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, regulation, codes of practice and organizational health & safety policies and procedures. Maintain a safe work environment for staff and customers
6.Report to the EA on customer satisfaction, compliments and complaints in a format to establish best practices or steps for improvement
Participate in organizational projects.
8.Maintain key performance indicator tracking and report on trends through monthly reporting and statistics to EA.
Provide Financial Management leadership in nursing department
Promote and demonstrate organizational values and standards, and ensure effective and appropriate communication within the organization.
Develop an effective hospital culture through leadership in multi-cultural harmony, training and staff development.
Develop and implement an ongoing nurse training plan to ensure constant delivery of quality nursing care
How to apply:
To apply please visit www.cure.org/jobs
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Director, Malaria & Child Survival Job Vacancy at PSI Angola
Job Title: Director, Malaria & Child Survival, Angola Requisition Number 1028 City Luanda Country Angola Job Description-Overview PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director, Malaria and Child Survival to be based in Luanda, Angola, reporting directly to the Technical Advisor, Health Services. Program components include Malaria treatment, diagnostics, and prevention interventions, with potential to scale up new interventions or ACT treatment supporting widespread availability of drugs through the private sector in three provinces. The position will also oversee the diarrheal disease prevention component. The Director will lead strategic thinking and contribute toward development of marketing plans for products and services supporting comprehensive Malaria and diarrheal disease programs and communication campaigns. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to solve problems; an interest in private sector approaches to public health; and the ability to produce results in difficult circumstances are a prerequisite. Through provision of quality technical inputs, the candidate will maintain partnerships with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and private sector to ensure the success of the program. Reports to the Technical Advisor, Health Services, working closely with Angolan Malaria program managers, Marketing, S&D, and Research Departments. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Work collaboratively with country program staff to achieve program objectives and deliverables, mentoring and developing local staff capacity in project strategic planning, marketing, and communications design and development across programmatic areas · Provide technical assistance to operationalize new malaria strategies toward containment and elimination. Includes development of work plans guiding rapid expansion of existing franchise of private sector providers, mobile service delivery points, and public sector partnerships · Lead teams in development of appropriate maternal child health communication, training protocols, project monitoring and evaluation strategies and tools · Lead with Angolan counterparts and with assistance of Technical Advisor, Health Services external relations with NMCP and government partners, partner stakeholders, PR and Global Fund, other donors and multi and bi lateral organizations · Provide strategic guidance on design & development of research studies and marketing and communication campaigns (including mass and mid media, targeted interpersonal approaches) · Oversee management of complex Global Fund programs, including coordination w/support teams and PR · Will support roll out of ACT programs in Angola, including: • Working with national malaria partners (e.g. malaria forum) to ensure that all project activities are integrated with national malaria interests. This will include the sharing of study designs, seeking ethical approval and sharing results and policy recommendations • Ensuring PSI/A’s Research Department is implementing study designs in a quality assured and timely manner consistent with plans agreed at national and international level. • Coordinating visits by external consultants tasked with providing technical assistance to undertake specific studies. This will include managing all administrative arrangements for visitors, setting up meetings and presentations, providing required human and logistical resources and ensuring quality research outputs are produced by these consultants in a timely fashion • Regular reporting and provision of results to the Principal Investigator • Manage scale up of Malaria programs across at least 16 provinces in Angola. · Additionally, approximately 10-20% of time will be spent on special projects as outlined in CR that will contribute to other program goals and objectives. These projects will be accompanied by tailored scope of work and/or briefing sessions to outline objectives and deliverables Job Description - Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience At least 4 years of work experience in a developing country, preferably in Africa Experience in malaria programs development and management, product and/or service delivery in developing countries Proven management experience and experience liaising with international donors, UN agencies and foundations Strong knowledge of malaria prevention and treatment of nets, ACTs and diarrheal disease prevention Knowledge in application and use of PSI research and communication tools and methodologies Fluency in English and working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish The successful candidate will have excellent communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure; and a passion for achieving results. Position is contingent upon funding. How to Apply; https://2xrecruit.kenexa.com/kr/cc/jsp/public/jobSearchResults.jsf
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