Overview

Acting as a strategic relay point between HHP and partner organisation/s in regards to the development and implementation of the HHP Peer Led-Patient Advocacy strand within a certain locality or regionally.

To lead on and oversee (in collegiality with partner organisation/s) overall Project Peer-Led Patient Advocacy aims, duties, responsibilities as detailed below.

Qualifications

A background in Programme Management with attendant experience and qualifications would be essential. The proven ability to deliver on the aims and aspirations of Health outcome/Volunteer based programmes would also be a core requirement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Initiate and set goals for the programme according to the strategic objectives of HHP and any/or partner organisation/s.
• Ensure that the programme is aligned with the HHP mission, is developed, executed, evaluated, modified, and expanded or dismantled to maximize mission impact.
• Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the programme goals.
• Establish and sustain networks with partner organizations, peers, community groups and organizations as they pertain to programmes and services, in coordination with the CEO.
• Plan the programme from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Development and Business Development to assure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out the programme work.
• Successfully engage with the fundraising team.
• Develop or approve budgets and operations in collaboration with the CEO of HHP and any partner organisation/s.
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements of HHP and/or any partner organisation/s.
• Supervise the programme and volunteer coordinators involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems with the CEO of HHP and any partner organisation/s.
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people between HHP and any partner organisation/s.
• Maintain an appropriate balance between the Peer-Led Patient Advocacy programme implementation and administration
• Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance.
• Work with staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.
• Provide leadership in the development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness, and programme expansion.
• Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates top quality, diverse staff and volunteers.
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
• Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues.
• Ensure the Peer-Led Patient Advocacy programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Develop the necessary systems, processes, and tools to better support the facilitation, collection, and sharing of knowledge that is generated by the programmes.
• Keep senior HHP management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.