Executive Director at Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)

Position Description

As the Executive Director of EPN, your responsibilities will comprise oversight and leading the Secretariat comprised up of employees and volunteers based in Nairobi. You will lead the operational management of the organization, and the implementation of the Board approved strategy.

You will also represent the organization externally and maintain positive relations with public authorities, Churches, representatives from politics and business, as well as various Christian Health Associations and Drug Supply Organizations, the media and peer organizations. You will promote cooperation with Network members.

As Executive Director, you are a highly accomplished visionary leader who combines proven pharmaceutical skills and disciplines with inspirational management skills to provide exceptional guidance to the staff and Network members and to oversee all areas of operations.

You will work to ensure effective management of ministry in alignment with EPN’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and strategic plans.

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: 25%
• Growth & Development, including Resource Mobilization: 25%
• Board Engagement &Network Stakeholders: 20%
• Operations: 15%
• External Engagement: 10%
• Other: 5%

Qualifications:

• A pharmacy degree, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a developing country setting.
• A graduate degree (Public Health preferred), with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Regional/Global Level management, advocacy for access to medicines
• The ideal candidate will also have strong management and leadership skills, sound financial skills, good networking and communication skills.
• Exceptional project proposal writing skills and fundraising track record is desirable.
• A minimum of five years’ (5) experience working with a Board either as a member, reporting to one or developing and advising a Board.
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal); knowledge of French is highly desirable.
• A heart for the less fortunate and a deep personal commitment to EPN’s vision, mission and core values.
• Must have a strong Christian identity and faith.
• Ability to travel frequently both regionally and internationally (up to 20%).

Is this the job for you?

This is an exceptional opportunity for a servant leader with a clear sense of calling and demonstrated track record of performance and achievement in having led and succeeded in global fast paced, complex organizations.