Background:
The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance network (CHAMPS) is a global program aimed at reducing under-five deaths in some of the most challenging locations. The CHAMPS Sierra Leone (CHAMPS-SL) site is one of the seven sites, with its operational base at the Bombali District Health Management Team (DHMT) in Makeni. It is a Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS)-led project working in close collaboration with the Bombali DHMT, Makeni Regional Hospital and Connaught Hospital in Freetown.
CHAMPS-SL has been in operation since 2017 and is managed by Crown Agents and three implementing partners.
CHAMPS-SL is in the process of scaling up its operations within and outside of Bombali district and is seeking a skilled Operations Manager to support this process.
Location:
This position is based in Makeni, with occasional travel to Freetown and other operational areas in Sierra Leone as needed.
Job responsibilities:
Operations (40%)
- Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of programme activities.
- Manages and reports against the operational budget, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
- Advise programme and country leadership teams to manage operational risks.
- Pro-actively seeks to strengthen operational systems, approaches and processes.
- Conducts local security monitoring and informs CHAMPS leadership of incidences and risks.
- Coordinates with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) staff as required by the line manager.
- Supports the Crown Agents Country Office with audits.
Procurement (35%)
- Supports local and international procurement of supplies or services for the programme.
- Coordinates with all implementing partners to ensure procurement needs are met.
- Pro-actively seeks to strengthen procurement processes and build capacity.
- Responds to procurement needs of the client.
Financial and Office Management (25%)
- Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office system and processes.
- Manages CHAMPS assets, including those held by the implementing partners.
- Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
- Efficiently manages the running of the CHAMPS financial account, including maintaining the petty cash accounts and coordinating financial projections and accounting with the Crown Agents Country Office.
- Accomplishes other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Reporting Lines:
He/She reports to the CHAMPS Site Director or his/her backstop
About you
Qualifications/Skills:
- Degree in Management, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Demonstrates experience in logistics, procurement, operations management (including fleet management – vehicles and generators).
- Fluency in English. Krio Language skills a plus.
- Proficiency with office software, such as Microsoft Office package (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good understanding of procurement and supply systems.
- Current driving licence.
Desirable Qualities:
- Honesty and integrity.
- Ability to forward-plan, think conceptually, problem-solve and work effectively in a team.
- Ability to manage workloads with conflicting demands in a calm professional demeanour.
- Ability to manage complex relationships with CHAMPS implementing partners.
About us
You’ll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience.
About what’s on offer
Crown Agents offers a competitive benefits package.
More Information
- Job City Sierra Leone
