Director of Programs and Services: Excluded
ID: CS051
Internal - External
Position: Permanent Full Time
Commencement date: As soon as possible
Posting Date: May 5, 2008

Under the Direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Programs and Services is responsible for overseeing the operations of all direct client services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention and education programs. The Director of Programs and Services is responsible for the support and supervision of the department staff, research, evaluation, and program development, grant/proposal writing and implementation. The Director of Programs and Services budgets and monitors the department finances.

Duties:

• Consults with the Executive Director on program issues and directions;
• Hires, orients and supervises staff;
• Assesses emerging needs and issues of the HIV/AIDS community to ensure that appropriate models of prevention and support are developed and implemented;
• Develops, implements, and manages work plans and budgets to support the Agency’s strategic plan;
• Leads the development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs and services for a diverse range of HIV-affected populations;
• Utilizes health promotion, population health and community development methodologies within program development, implementation, management and evaluation;
• Maintains and strengthens existing community partnerships, and actively seeks new opportunities for strategic community partnership and collaboration;
• Ensures maximum opportunities for community partnerships in all aspects of program development, including the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services;
• Liaises with a broad range of stakeholders including community members, organizations, clinical services, funders, and government representatives on regular and on-going basis.
• Develops grant proposals in consultation and collaboration with the Executive Director and other key staff when required.
• Develops, monitors, and controls the annual operating budget for the departments and programs.
• Participates in professional development;
• Plans and monitors department policies and programs to promote the mission, goals and objectives of the Agency.
• Participates as a member of the management team, in the development, recommendation, implementation and evaluation of policies and systems for the Agency;
• Complies with agency policies and procedures;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate Degree in social work, community development, health care management, Adult Education or another related discipline preferred or combination of education and experience;
• Three years of management experience in a community-based, not-for-profit organization, preferably with a strong volunteer component, including human resource within a unionized environment;
• Proven experience in program management, planning and evaluation;
• Proven experience engaging in high-level interactions with broad range of government and community-stakeholders;
• Demonstrated successful experience in proposal writing and grant development.
• Experience in program development and evaluation;
• Experience in curriculum and workshop development;
• Experience managing human resources, budgets, and complex programs and projects;
• Proven experience overseeing multiple projects and initiatives;
• Experience working in unionized settings;
• In depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

Skills and Abilities:

• Sensitive to issues of diversity;
• Strategic thinker with proven leadership abilities;
• Strong, effective and responsive interpersonal skills to communicate with service users, staff, volunteers, professional and community colleagues;
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
• Able to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking;
• Able to participate as an active member of a proactive management team;
• Capacity to work under minimal supervision and to respond effectively under short deadlines;
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff;
• An energetic and ethical approach to work;
• Proficiency with office related equipment; familiar with MS Office applications;

Closing Date for applications: Until a suitable candidate is found.
Please send cover letter and resume, stating salary expectations to:
Executive Assistant: susanc@aidsvancouver.org
1107 Seymour Street Vancouver BC V6B 5S8

Although we consider every application carefully, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AIDS Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from those of diverse backgrounds (incl. gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, community origin, and HIV status).