Chief of Staff

Job Description : Chief of Staff - Pharmaceuticals - Uganda (Africa) Organisation: Leading pharma company in Africa (HQ in Uganda) Responsibilities: Working with and reporting directly to the Group CEO, the Chief of Staff will coordinate and manage the essential activities of the business, making strategic plans to ensure all business functions are efficient and at their most productive. The individual will also prioritize critical issues and provide the required information for the CEO to facilitate efficient decision making. Key Roles / Duties - Direct Support of the CEO - Governance: Advise Management on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes - Meeting & Event Preparation: Convening Board of Directors' & leadership meetings - Project Management: Overseeing large, often cross-functional organization-wide projects or initiatives. - Strategic Planning MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: - A Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field; Masters preferred. - At least 8 years of in a leadership/management role; at least 2 years of which spent in a similar role. - Strong interpersonal skills and a track record for productive collaboration across varying departments - Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills - Previous experience in Strategy development, operations and administrative design and implementation.

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