‘Developing Midwives Project’ (DMP) of BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) of BRAC University (BRACU) envisions a healthcare system that reaches poor communities in Bangladesh’s remote locations. The vision conceptualises midwife as the key person in lessening maternal and neonatal mortality. Therefore, to develop competent and compassionate midwives, DMP launched ‘Diploma in Midwifery’ programme in 2012 as the country’s first private-sector midwifery education. Initially funded by UK Government and now alongside BRAC, this initiative is assisted by the MPH programme of BRACU. Approved by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and accredited by Bangladesh Nursing & Midwifery Council (BNMC), BRACU’s midwifery education is being implemented in seven academic sites in the rural and urban locations of six Districts.
Vacancy Announcement

Operations Manager, Developing Midwives Project (DMP)

Duty Station Dhaka
Job profile This position will be responsible for providing all administrative support to the Developing Midwives Project (DMP) operated by BRAC JPGSPH, BRACU including logistic, procurement and managing outsourced organizations. The person also provides timely logistics support to 7 academic sites. S/he will assist the academic sites during student admission, examination, registration and licensing. In addition, maintaining liaison with BNMC for different activities. This position directly reports to Head of Midwifery Education Programme and supervises 5/6 administrative staff.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all administrative aspects of Midwifery programme in accordance with the project requirement and plans well ahead of time.
  • Implement the project procurement plan and ensure timely procuring.
  • Arrange all important meeting including food and logistics.
  • Handle national and international official travel of midwifery project staff and specially international visitors.
  • Provides appropriate direction to administration staff members and guide them to ensure a high quality service delivery.
  • Guide and oversee logistic, proper maintenance and security of the Academic Site premises and facilities at Academic Site level situated at Dhaka.
  • Ensure approvals, registrations and licensing of courses/students/MWs and coordinate internally with the team leader, Head of Developing Midwife Projects and with BNMC.
  • Take timely initiative to support MET for producing modules, exam results.
  • Keep constant liaison with the Registrar’s office at BRACU for timely preparation and submission of testimonials/tabulation sheets to relevant authorities.
  • Ensure timely registration of students /courses and participation of all students in BNMC’s licensing examinations.
  • Responsible for ensuring timely admission tests according to guidelines set up by the Midwifery Education team.
  • Organize and coordinate all official meetings and workshops according to the schedule and ensure regular follow up and accomplishment of decision within defined timeframe.
Qualification
  • Post-graduate degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences from any reputed University
Requirements
  • 5 - 8 years of professional experience in Operations Management /Administration preferably in NGO/University.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Show proactiveness and take initiatives beyond responsibilities as needed.
  • To be able to identify priority works and complete those works within deadline.
  • Willingness and ability to travel and work in field sites.
  • Both males and females are encouraged to apply.
Salary Attractive salary package will be offered.
How to apply

Interested candidates are advised apply online or send an application with a complete CV to:

recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd or Apply through Bdjobs online.

Please mention in the subject line of your email:

Operations Manager, Developing Midwives Project (DMP)

Apply by 06 March 2019.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified women and under- candidates represented communities. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview. All tests and interview would be held in Dhaka.

We encourage applications from people with disadvantaged/indigenous background.
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