African Society for Laboratory Medicine Director of Administration and Finance

The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) is a pan-African, non-profit organization headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASLM’s mission is to advance the laboratory medicine services and networks needed to support preventive medicine, quality patient care and disease control in Africa. More information can be found atwww.ASLM.org.

Position Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Administration and Finance implements the infrastructure and systems needed to support the strategic objectives of the ASLM. This senior management position is responsible for the overall management and oversight of ASLM administrative and financial systems including the finance and accounting, information technology, human resources, communications, and physical infrastructure sectors and staff. This position involves development of ASLM strategic planning and internal initiatives, as well as evaluation of industry best practices related to internal systems and needed resources with an eye towards both future needs and budget realities.

This position serves as the primary liaison to the ASLM board of directors' finance committee and works closely with the committee to strengthen ASLM’s financial position. Additionally, this position is responsible for the overall recruitment of all staff including marketing, operations and management of this process.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education & Experience:

The Director of Administration and Finance must have 10+ years of experience, with at least five years managing the finance and administration of an organization or business unit with a $5-$10 million budget. The successful candidate will have experience leading planning efforts and running operationally effective organizations that have multiple functional areas; experience harnessing technology solutions to quickly and efficiently communicate resources needed for key activities; and experience capturing key data and processes in order to demonstrate the relationship between ASLM’s goals and resulting fundraising needs.

Other Desired Qualifications:

Working knowledge of US government funding is helpful, but not mandatory. Nonprofit experience is a plus, with a strong preference for someone who has operated in a fast growing environment with limited budgets and resources.

This position is full-time and subject to available funding. There is no minimum period of employment. ASLM may terminate employment at any time due to funding, or for any other lawful reason. This announcement does not list all the duties of the posted job. Appropriate supervisors or managers may assign other duties. Individual performance evaluations are based in part upon the tasks listed in this announcement. ASLM maintains the right to revise the information found within this announcement at any time. This announcement is not a contract for employment.

How to apply: 

Qualified candidates can apply via www.ASLM.org or via e-mail to HR@ASLM.org – with only “ASLM Director of Administration and Finance” in the subject line. The e-mail should contain your resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references, and minimum salary requirements. ASLM will only contact candidates considered for the position. NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted in reference to this position.