Director

Employment Opportunity

The Lusaka Health Institute is a privately owned organisation providing training for registered nurses in Zambia. The Institute was established in 2007 and offers a three year diploma in Registered Nursing
The Institute now seeks highly motivated, suitably qualified candidate with strong leadership and hands-on management skills for the position of Director.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of LHI in accordance with strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the key responsibilities of the Director:

• To foster effective teamwork between the Board of Directors and the Director and between the Director and staff;
• To develop operational plans to achieve the Institutes strategic direction and oversee efficient and effective day to day operation of the Institute and monitor and evaluate its performance;
• To provide the Board with relevant reports allowing for strategic monitoring of organizational performance;
• To oversee the implementation of HR policies, procedures and practices; to recruit and train staff and implement an appropriate performance management process;
• To administer the funds of the organization in accordance with financial management policies and an approved budget; and to monitor expenditure whilst ensuring the organization complies with all legislation relating to statutory payments;
• To identify and evaluate risk to the organization and to put in place risk mitigation measures

KEY COMPETENCES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Lead: positively motivate and influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the Institute;
• Behave ethically: Understand ethical behaviour, best business practices and ensure own and others’ behaviour is consistent with these standards and aligned with LHI stated values;
• Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients both internally and externally to achieve LHI goals;
• Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others;
• Think Strategically: Review options and actions based on current and emerging trends and conditions in the environment; and the vision and values of LHI;
• Plan: Determine strategies to drive the organization, set goals, create and implement action plans and evaluate the process and results.
• Knowledge of Academics, Financial Management and Human Resource Management is essential for this role.

TENURE

• Three-year renewable contract term

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess the following:

• A grade twelve or equivalent School Leaving Certificate and a First Degree in an appropriate discipline such as Business Administration, Accounting or any relevant other relevant business qualification
• A Masters’ Degree in an appropriate discipline will be a distinct advantage
• Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of ten (10) years working experience with at least five years in senior management and leadership positions.

APPLICATION

The following documents must be enclosed as part of the application:

• A Curriculum Vitae including details of three contactable referees
• Certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates
• A one-page motivation stating why you are applying for the job and why you believe that you are the best candidate to lead the Lusaka Health Institute into the future.

Deadline for receiving of applications is 7th March 2018

Applications must be clearly marked Director LHI and must be addressed to the Board Chairperson, Lusaka Health Institute. Applications may be lodged in hard copy secured in a sealed envelope and dropped in person at Lusaka Health Institute Plot 12063/10 Chinika P/B E10 Lusaka, Zambia OR Electronic applications can be sent to The Board Chairperson ([email protected]). Please ensure that you mention www.gozambiajobs.com as the source of this job advertisement.