Responsibilities:

• Office administration
  • Manage office supplies and equipment, including ordering, restocking, and maintaining inventory levels.
  • Coordinate office maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, emails, and phone calls.
  • Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Procurement
  • Source and evaluate suppliers/vendors to obtain competitive pricing and quality products/services.
  • Process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers/vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and pricing information.
• Inventory management
  • Monitor and track inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is maintained.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile discrepancies and identify obsolete or excess items.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to forecast inventory needs and optimize stock levels.
  • Implement inventory management systems or tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Keep abreast of changes in regulations and standards relevant to the organization’s operations.
  • Assist in conducting internal audits to assess compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement compliance training programs for staff.
• Supervision of Administrative Assistants
  • Provide guidance, training and supervision to administrative assistants
  • Assign tasks and ensure deadlines are met
  • Provide feedback on performance to administrative assistants regularly and for annual evaluations
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment for the administrative team

• Perform other necessary duties as assigned, that are well within the skills and physical capability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Strong and verifiable proficiency spanning a minimum of 3 years in office administration, procurement, inventory management, and compliance
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Google workspace
• Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices
• Familiarity with inventory management systems is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to the mission and values of Ugat ng Kalusugan

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and contact information of 3 references to jobs@rootsofhealth.org as soon as possible. 

Type: “Administrative Officer” in the subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

About Roots of Health

Roots of Health /Ugat ng Kalusugan is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. The organization’s primary objective is to empower women and young people to live healthy reproductive lives in Palawan, Philippines. We improve women’s reproductive health and decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies and HIV incidence by providing sexuality health education and access to modern contraceptives through our clinical services program. Our activities are guided by the international human rights framework, which includes a core belief that health is a human right, and activities are carried out using a community-based approach. 

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Responsibilities

The Partnerships Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the organization’s Systems Strengthening work
• Lead in influencing public policy in health systems strengthening at the national and regional level
• Strengthen existing partnerships with multi stakeholder groups and regional and national  partners
• Develop and manage relationships with key partners at the national and regional levels
• Create and execute partnership plans
• Supervise the Partnerships Coordinator whose work focuses on local Palawan partners
• With the Executive Director, cultivate new partnership or project opportunities
• Lead ideation/incubation for projects related to systems strengthening
• Attend events to represent ROH
• Participate in events or media interviews as appropriate
• Support the Executive Director in cultivating donor relationships and fundraising

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in relevant field (e.g. Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy and or Social Sciences)
• 3-4 years of experience in handling partnerships with different stakeholders and policy advocacy
• At least 2-3 years of management experience
• Knowledge of public health, issues related to it, and relevant policy initiatives and research
• Familiarity with reproductive health-related policies i.e. RH Law, SOGIE Bill, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership and diplomatic skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Willingness to collaborate, innovate and ability to think systematically
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to write clear and concise reports in English
• Amenable to work-related travels as needed
• Enthusiastic, patient, and flexible

Desired:

• Advanced degree in relevant field or work experience in a relevant competency area, including Masters in Public Health or Masters in Public Administration
• Experience with fundraising
• Can speak/understand local dialect/s

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and contact information of 3 references to jobs@rootsofhealth.org as soon as possible. 

Type: “Partnerships Director Position” in the subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

About Roots of Health / Ugat ng Kalusugan

Roots of Health /Ugat ng Kalusugan is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. We envision self-reliant women, young people and communities living healthy reproductive lives in Palawan. Roots of Health empowers women and girls to secure their right to health and freedom from violence, and to support and protect the health and well-being of their children. Our activities are guided by the international human rights framework, which includes a core belief that health is a human right, and activities are carried out using a community-based approach.

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