Operations Manager - Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia is a world leading organization committed to the treatment and reintegration of patients suffering from Obstetric Fistula and the training and deployment of qualified midwives to prevent Obstetric Fistula and other child birth injuries. HFE is Founded in 1974 by Drs Catherine and Reginald Hamlin have been caring for the women of Ethiopia for almost 40 years. As well as our main hospital in Addis Ababa we also have 5 regional hospitals, a rehabilitation, and reintegration center and a midwifery school. We also deploy midwives into 25 health centers across the country and provide mentoring and other support services to these health centers.

With over 500 staff across 8 locations undertaking a wide range of activities we are a diverse and progressive organization.

Our funds come from a range of different sources and we are committed to ensuring that we use all of our resources as efficiently as possible to ensure value for money for our donors and provide the maximum benefits for our patients and communities. The role of operations manager is a key role that will report directly to the CEO and be a member of our senior management team.

Position: Operations Manager

Reporting to: CEO

Location: Addis Ababa with frequent visit to Centers

Qualification: A minimum of BA Degree in Management, Economics, Business Administration or relate fields

Experience: 15 years experience in relevant field, of which 5 years in a top level managerial position.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Amharic

• Good negotiation skill

• Leadership skill

• Active listener

• Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager will oversee the administrations of HFE including outreach centers, will co-ordinate the administration activities of the institution and manage the following functions within the organization.

• Human Resources

• Facility (including Engineering, Maintenance and Material Management)

• IT

• Security

• Transport

• Procurement

• Kitchen

The Operations Manager will be responsible for;

• Developing strategies to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the organization

• Preparing annual plans and forecast

• To plan, organize and lead all administrative activities of HFE a Reporting against plans on a monthly basis

• Managing of their subordinates and associated departments a Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets

• Managing budgets

• Interfacing with legal advisors from time to time

• Ensure implementation and compliance with policies and procedures

• Creating a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed and staff can do their best.

• Should have ability to obtain and analyze facts and precedents in making administrative decision.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative management including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting and reporting.

• The successful candidate should have a proven track record in managing a similar and diverse range of activities in Ethiopia and supporting the smooth and effective delivery of services and programmes in an International NGO setting.

General Information

• Salary as per pay scale of the organization.

• Interested applicants are required to submit non-returnable application, including an introductory letter, copies of all qualifications and your CV to the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia HR within ten working days from 24-03-2014.

ADDRESS:

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) it is located at Kolfe Keraneo Sub City K. 09, House No. 920. Behind the Swiss Embassy (behind Augusta Shirt Factory) Jimma Road Addis Ababa. Telephone No. 011-3716544/45/46. P.o.Box 3609 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

P.O. Box 3609

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia

(Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) Tel+251 0113716544/46

Email: hr@hamlinfistula.org