RHSP is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's operational and administrative functions. The successful candidate will coordinate procurement, stores and warehouse operations, fleet, facilities maintenance, ICT support, asset management, office administration, compliance, and risk management to ensure efficient service delivery and timely achievement of organizational objectives.
The Operations Manager will also oversee operational budgets, internal controls, departmental performance, staff performance management, ERP utilization, audit coordination, risk mitigation, and management reporting. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree, substantial management experience within healthcare delivery systems, strong administrative leadership, and demonstrated planning, technical and ICT competence. A master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational functions
- Manage operational budgets
- Oversee procurements & logistics
- Coordinate risk & compliance
- Monitor staff performance
Must Have
- Relevant bachelor's degree
- 5 -7 years' experience
- Healthcare management experience
- Administrative leadership
- Strong ICT skills
Nice to have
- Relevant masters' degree
- ERP implementation experience
- Audit coordination
- Risk management
- Cost management
What's great in the job?
- Strategic Leadership: Take responsibility for operational functions that support RHSP's research, healthcare, and administrative activities.
- Broad Management Exposure: Oversee procurement, stores, fleet, facilities, ICT support, assets, compliance, risk, and office administration.
- Organizational Impact: Directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of services that enable RHSP to achieve its objectives.
- Financial Management: Lead operational budgeting and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
- Digital Operations: Support ERP systems and other operational technologies that strengthen organizational processes.
- People Leadership: Support departmental performance through target setting, coaching, appraisals, and staff performance management.
- Governance & Compliance: Strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, manage operational risks, and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
What We Offer
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative biomedical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local and international population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in Uganda.
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive health coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Pension plan with employer contributions.
Employee Growth
Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
