JOB DETAILS:

Steadfast Quality Solutions Limited is retained to recruit an Executive Director for the African Palliative Care Association (APCA).

About the African Palliative Care Association
The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is Africa’s leading voice in advancing palliative and chronic care, transforming how health systems address pain and suffering. Since 2004, APCA has partnered with governments, civil society, and global health agencies to deliver impactful advocacy, training, and technical support across the continent. Joining APCA offers a unique opportunity to shape a movement that improves the quality of life for millions of Africans.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, driving organisational strategy, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring APCA’s financial sustainability. The ED will represent APCA at the highest levels across Africa and globally and will lead its multi-country programmes to deliver impact in line with the organisation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide inspirational leadership and ensure a clear and compelling organisational vision and mission with well-developed strategic and operational plans.
• Lead and oversee resource mobilisation initiatives to secure core, research, programme, and other grants to sustain APCA’s growth.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, policy development, and impact measurement.
• Develop high-level strategic partnerships with governments, academic institutions, and continental/global health bodies to advance palliative care in Africa.
• Oversee organisational efficiency by ensuring appropriate human and financial resources are in place.
• Lead the implementation of communications and public relations strategies that enhance APCA’s profile and influence.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory, and governance obligations relevant to the organisation’s work.

A full job description is available on www.steadfastconsultancy.com

Candidate Profile
• At least five (5) years’ experience in senior management within a continental or global entity.
• Experience working within the non-governmental sector.
• Proven track record in successful resource mobilisation, including core, research, programme, and other grants, with exposure to multinational, multiracial working environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-country programmes in collaboration with governments, academic institutions, and research bodies.
• Experience reporting to a board in a senior leadership or executive director role.
• Proven ability to implement strategic plans and report effectively and timeously to boards and statutory bodies.
• Demonstrated experience in line-managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in hosting high-level technical and policy meetings with academia, government, and continental/global bodies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and challenges across Africa.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, health policy, health management, palliative care, or related disciplines).
• PhD in a relevant field is desirable and an added advantage.
• At least 10 peer-reviewed publications.

Interested and qualified individuals are invited to apply by submitting:
A cover letter/statement of interest, CV with three professional referees and copies of academic qualifications
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@steadfastconsultancy.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, or other status.