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International Aid, attention Human Resources
17011 Hickory Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456

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Director, Surgical Skills Training Center (SSTC), Ghana

REPORT TO: VP of International Programs

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position will be responsible for the management and operation of the SSTC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare annual strategic plan and budget
  • Serve as chairperson of the SSTC advisory board; arrange for meetings; responsible for all board communication including preparation of board by laws, structure, roles and responsibilities
  • Develop and implement all operational policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and medical/ educational standards
  • Participate in development of programs and curricula, including identifying needs and interests from other health delivery organizations
  • Determine staffing needs for the various training courses offered in the SSTC.
  • Recruit and coordinate all staff including physicians, nurses, support staff, contract staff.
  • Negotiate salaries and contracts for staff at SSTC in coordination with supervisor/ HQ staff.
  • Coordinate all physician activities and communication with physicians.
  • Recruit participants/students of all courses.
  • Maintain the master schedule of all SSTC activities
  • Manage each SSTC course and event, including staffing, food, classroom, equipment, supplies, animals, cadavers, participant logistics, ceremonies, etc.
  • Plan/arrange/negotiate accommodations, transportation, meetings and receptions for all SSTC participants, instructors and guests.
  • Maintain files of the SSTC, including participant records and files
  • Develop and implement a marketing/ PR plan
  • Participate in recruitment and relationship management of corporate sponsors.
  • Actively procure equipment and supplies to be used at SSTC in conjunction with IA HQ
  • Manage all logistics activities at SSTC.
  • Manage the inventory system of equipment, consumables, and supplies
  • Prepare monthly report for IA HQ and Advisory Board
  • Coordinate financial systems management with the IA accountant and IA HQ Finance Department, including: banking, local purchasing, payroll and timekeeping, accounts payable, tuition/rental fee determination and collection, petty cash, monthly reconciliations, month financial reports, documentation/receipts, chart of accounts
  • Prepare monthly cash request
  • Arrange and supervise the cleaning and maintenance of all SSTC equipment and the facility
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor/ HQ staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in business or health administration or 5 years equivalent work experience, Masters degree preferred
  • 5 years in leadership/ management role
  • Great communication skills both written and oral
  • Can maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate needs of business
  • Strong organizational skills
  • French as a second language preferred.
  • Previous West African experience preferred.
  • Proactive approach and positive attitude in working with other departments on cross-functional work assignments
  • Personal commitment to the mission and vision of IA
  • Must reside in Accra, Ghana

17011 Hickory
Spring Lake, Michigan 49456-9712
Phone: 616.846.7490
Fax: 616.846.3842

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