Managing Director Job at Macha Research Trust - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Managing Director

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Research , Category: Management ]

 

Jobs at:

Macha Research Trust

Deadline of this Job:
15th July 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Choma , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 01, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Macha Research Trust
P.O. Box 630166
Choma, Zambia
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Macha Research Trust (MRT) is an internationally recognized health research organization based at Macha Mission Hospital, Choma District, Zambia. The institute currently conducts basic and applied research for strengthening interventions against malaria, influenza and HIV/AIDS. MRT seeks to recruit one suitably qualified candidate to take up the position of Managing Director. This is a full-time contract position for 36 months.
Reports to: Chair, Board of Directors. .

Specific responsibilities / duties:
• Serve as the principal advisor and resource to the Board of Directors
• Serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MRT, providing overall coordination, guidance and direction to the institute
• Work closely with senior management in assuring compliance with grant fund use requirements, relevant Zambian government laws and internationally accepted research ethics standards.
• Provide oversight for the financial affairs of the organization.
• Work with management, staff and the Board of Directors of MRT, in developing long range goals and plans for future programs and projects to be carried out by MRT.
• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the organization.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chair, MRT Board of Directors.

Job Skills: Not Specified


Eligible candidate:
• The eligible candidates must possess a Bachelors and Masters in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent from an accredited Zambian or International Institution of Higher Learning, plus training in NGO Administration
• The following qualifications would be considered an added advantage: MBChB or Mmed or MPH or PhD in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, established scientist with record of achievements and publications, preferably in field of medical/biomedical research, Zambian Citizen..


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
APPLYING FOR THE JOB
Interested persons should submit their application letter, copies of academic qualifications, transcripts, and a current CV either as hard or soft copy to:
Chair, Search Committee
Macha Research Trust
P.O. Box 630166
Choma, Zambia.
or by email to: apply@macharesearch.org 
Enquiries: chris.book@macharesearch.org  or phil.thuma@macharesearch.org 
NOTE: Only those short-listed will be contacted for further information.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS The closing date for receipt of applications is: 15 July, 2019


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Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Director jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15th july 2019
Duty Station: lusaka
Posted: 01-07-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-07-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 01-07-2065
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