Jobs – Resource Mobilization Officer at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor

Job Title: Resource Mobilization Officer

• Take initiative to build relationships with potential funders including individual community donors.
• Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising and fund development to meet and exceed revenue goals.
• Establish an on-going fundraising program to support the work of the hospital into the future.
• Develop an annual fundraising plan and budget. Develop revenue and expense reports for all fundraiser events after the event is completed.
• Steer the initiating, planning, and implementing all necessary activities, in a timely manner, to ensure that program goals and objectives are accomplished
• Represent the hospital at community meetings, outreach events, radio/TV shows, and other community settings.
• Monitor programs, track and document all necessary activities, and complete all reporting requirements.
• Compile and submit documents and reports in a timely manner to meet stated deadlines.
• Prepare grants/ project proposals and progress reports as required by program contract and agreements.
• Search and research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources.
• Make initial contacts, and follow-through of securing available funding along with the coordination of all optional funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with current donors and potential donors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with strong marketing & communication skills or equivalent work-experience. If minimal education requirement is not met, then candidate should apply if they feel they have the skills and potential to excel in this position.
• The candidate must have excellent verbal & written communication, and sales ability.
• The ideal candidate must have a friendly and professional speaking voice with strong phone etiquette, positive and energetic attitude, and strong desire to meet goals and commitments.
• Good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English language. Must be proficient in the use of computers and office equipment.
• Previous experience in a similar position is not a prerequisite but is an added advantage

How to Apply for the job:

All candidates should send a motivational letter with a detailed CV with three professional referees to the Personnel Officer via email to: vacancies@lacorhospital.org.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: 15^th September, 2014