• Application Deadline: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Job Description 

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional to provide strong operational leadership at Basse Field Station. 


• The post holder will be required to improve and maintain the quality of service delivery which provides a successful platform for the operations of scientific projects. 


• S/he will also manage the Field Station’s resources efficiently and effectively which includes overall management of the finances, human resources, accommodation, supplies, maintenance of equipment and the administrative co-ordination of field station activities, which requires strong coordination with Unit departments at Fajara.

Essential Requirements

• A University Degree in any relevant area and post-graduate qualification in Business Studies, Operations Management or related area of study


• Significant management-level experience in a post with operational and administrative responsibility


• Strong track record of impact and success, with sound financial abilities with a proven record of budget management


• Proven experience of staff management and influencing people


• Excellent skills in MS Word and Excel


• Excellent record keeping and report writing skills


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with a variety of nationalities and personalities at all levels within the Unit


• Enthusiastic, energetic, diplomatic, tactful, flexible, adaptable and self-motivated with a heads-up, hands–on management style and ability to lead by example


• Ability to multi-task, manage a large workload and adapt to new situations quickly


• Ability to take tough decisions when required


• Willingness to live in a rural setting with limited facilities

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a health-related research field.

Salary and Condition of Service

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 37 Points of MRCG at LSHTM’s payscale at a minimum net monthly salary of 109, 579 Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of $2, 191 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi / USD exchange rate. Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.


• For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.


• The appointment is for 3 years initially and subject to a probationary period of 6 months.