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# Job Description


ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD CHAIRMAN POSITION

BACKGROUND

The Board of Directors of Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is in the process of
appointing the next Chairperson of the Board. This person will guide the Board
in its governance role, as the organization continues to develop and grow in a
rapidly changing development sector. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania vision is
for lasting health change in Africa and its mission is to increase sustainable
health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources
for health, health services delivery and investments in health. It believes in
the inherent power within the communities that the power for lasting
transformation of Africa’s health lies within its communities. Amref Health
Africa in Tanzania is governed by a Board of Directors the Board” comprising
of members from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing a great wealth of
wisdom, insight and experience to the organization.

Main Responsibilities & Reporting Relationship

The Chair reports to the Annual General Meeting and is charged with the
responsibility of leading Board.

The Board should function in partnership with, but independently of,
management so as to

Facilitate the achievement of the goals of the Organization including
sustainable growth and leveraging from the opportunities available, with
advocacy, fundraising and representation Country Director;
Provide appropriate oversight of management;
Foster and support ethical and responsible decision making.
Specific Responsibilities and Authority

The specific responsibilities and authority of the Chair include but are not
limited to

Managing the Board and chairing meetings of the Board of Directors and Annual
General Meetings
Setting the tone and culture for effective and transparent dialogue and
decision making at the Board;
In consultation with the Country Director, setting the Board meeting
schedules, work plans and agendas of each meeting and for the quality of the
information sent to or presented to the Board;
Meeting and communicating regularly or as needed with all members of the Board
and providing feedback and input to all committees as appropriate through the
committee chairs;
Attending committee meetings where appropriate;
Consulting both collectively and individually with all members of the Board,
when necessary, to maximize the contribution of individual directors and
performance of the Board and each of its committees as a whole;
In consultation review and assess the performance of the Country Director;
In consultation with the Chairpersons of various Board committees facilitating
the appointment of members and chairs of the Board committees as well as the
processing Board development in skills, composition, recruitment, orientation
and assessment of the Board members and the Board as a whole;
On matters pertaining to corporate governance, meeting and communicating
regularly with the Country Director; and verifying that the Board and its
committees have appropriate administrative support with ready access to all
senior executives and/or external legal, accounting or other advisers;
Establishing effective processes for and addressing enquiries, complaints, or
any significant concerns of Board members on Board matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Preferred

General understanding of the work of Amref Health Africa in Tanzania
Previous experience as a chair of a Board in any other organization; either in
commercial or nonprofit organization
Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities and the role of the
Chair
Track record of interacting with governments, donors, the corporate and other
key stakeholders
Experience in governance and leadership, strategic planning and delivery
Added advantages

Affiliation with or experience with public health issues/approaches in
Tanzania
Strong international exposure, particularly in Africa, with experience of
interacting with international community
Experience in impact-focused organizations, where results-based management
approaches are central to the operating model;
Global networks in international development/civil society or corporate
sectors
Competencies

Chairing and Mentoring Skills
Strategic capability
Advocacy and Representation skills
Inter-personal skills
Term of Office

One three-year term renewable once. The role is undertaken on a pro bono
basis.



Send your Application Through










If you are interested to be chairperson of the Board of Directors of Amref
Health Africa in Tanzania, please send an application letter and CV combined
in as one PDF document indicating your qualifications, daytime telephone
contact and email address. Your application must be received by 16.30 HOURS
October 15, 2021. All correspondences and applications should be emailed to
**BoardSecretariat@Amref.org**




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