Registrar&Chief Executive Officer(CEO)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

I.    Job Summary

The Registrar of the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC) shall be a Registered Senior Allied Health Professional with preferably additional qualifications (in health-related Sciences or Business administration), responsible for the management of the Council.

The Registrar shall work under the direct responsibility of the Bureau of the National Council Board and he/ she shall ensure that all decisions taken by the Council are fully implemented.   He/ she is responsible for organizing and supervising any activity in order for the Council to fulfill its mandate.

II.    Education Background/ Qualifications

Recognized Health Professions Postgraduate Degree in Health-related Sciences with additional experience in Business administration, in leadership, governance and management, strategy, and policy development with at least 5 years of experience.

III.       Knowledge and Skills requirements  

1. Demonstrate the ability to address complex and critical issues in the health sector, educational and government environments in which the RAHPC operates.
2. Demonstrate a high level of managerial skills with initiative and team spirit and an ability to quickly grasp new concepts in areas of health regulations and practice and provide appropriate advice to the Bureau.
3. A demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a range of individuals and groups to ensure the cohesive development and delivery of Council services.
4. Effective communication skills at all levels, in English, French, and Kinyarwanda; knowledge of Swahili would be an added advantage.
5. Strong managerial, governance and/or leadership experience
6. Sound understanding of Finance, investment, budget management and corporate governance.
7. Strong presentation skills and ability to advocate for the RAHPC’S position in a wide variety of fora, nationally, regionally, and internationally.
8. Capacity to understand the political imperatives in decisions facing the RAHPC
9. Experience with senior executive roles in a public or a nonprofit private health organization; experience within international health organizations would be an added value.
10. Excellent computer-based communications skills.

IV.    Responsibilities

The Registrar and CEO of the Council shall ensure the following but not limited to the main responsibilities for the Council:

1. Coordinate effective planning, implementation, and reporting of RAHPC activities
2. Guide, supervise monitor, and coordinate staff of RAHPC according to relevant laws and policies.
3. Handle RAHPC strategic and operational issues. Therefore the Registrar shall be the Chief Budget manager for the Council
4. To develop and manage RAHPC undertakings and mobilize external funds from various National and International Organizations
5. To work closely with Regional and International Health Regulators and other stakeholders within the government, education and health sectors;
6. Build institutional partnerships, collaboration, and networking.

Applications should be submitted with the following documents:

1. Signed letter addressed to the Chairperson of RAHPC
2. A dully updated curriculum vitae with motivation with at least three referees
3. Copies of academic qualifications
4. A copy of a valid Criminal Record Certificate;
5. A valid License to practice & a Certificate of Good Standing issued by RAHPC.
6. The deadline of submission of all applications is fixed on Thursday the 23rd, July 2020, send us your application via email at info@rahpc.org.rw

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Alexis MUTANGANA

The Acting Chairperson

Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC).