Operations Manager

Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory Bamenda   (Bamenda)

Posted : 5 May, 2020

Category : Public Health   Location : Bamenda

Job type : Full Time

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Job Description- Operations Manager

Background: The Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory Bamenda provides high quality laboratory diagnostic services, undertakes programs to strengthen the health system, and engages in research to increase knowledge and inform policy change.

 Position summary: The Operations Manager supervises administrative, finance and human resource activities. This position reports to the Director. Full-time position, based in Bamenda with ~5-15% travel

Typical responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and oversee day-to-day administrative, finance and human resources activities

·         Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes

·         Monitor program budgets and expenditure and coordinate with program managers to ensure effective implementation of program activities

Assist to supervise and evaluate work of team members; assist to establish work schedules and work priorities

·         Manage general office operations; process and maintain necessary documentation and records, including fiscal records and files required to support activities

Serve as liaison between program and external organizations and the public

Assist to prepare quarterly and annual reports, newsletters and other publications documenting program activities

·         Contribute to strategic planning for current and future programs

·         Participate in quality management system in accordance with ISO 15189 standards

Perform related duties as required

 

Job Qualifications:

·         Education: Master’s degree in Health, Management, Business, or related area, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience

·         Preferred: 2+ years work experience in operations management or related area

·         Strong interest and passion to work as part of team to improve public health

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, good working knowledge in French is an advantage

·         Ability to plan own work, set priorities and complete under pressure

Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively

·      Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and willingness to learn new programs as needed

·         A high level of initiative and the ability to work independently

·         Proven ability to work effectively as member of dynamic team in fast-paced environment

 

This position is planned for 6 months with possibility for renewal depending on funding availability. If interested, please prepare a complete application including an application letter, current CV, copies of certificates and diplomas and (preferred) two recommendation letters. Please note that only applications submitted by email will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit all documents by email to tbrlbamenda.recruit@gmail.com and indicate “Operations Manager” in the subject line. The deadline for submitting an application is May 21, 2020.

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