Volunteer Africa 2050 Vision Volunteer

What will you be doing?

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) will be 25 years old on 14 August 2025. We are celebrating our Silver Jubilee with the production of Africa 2050 Vision, a blueprint for AHO for the next 25 years for health planning, delivery, impact and outcome that we commit to achieving collectively by 2050. By 2050, Africa aims to achieve the highest attainable standard of health, with equity and well-being for all people throughout their lives.   Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify emerging health, traditional, cultural, environmental and socioeconomic trends, competitive landscape, and potential growth. Develop and implement the Africa 2050 Vision and initiatives aligned with the organisation's vision, mission, and goals. Monitor and evaluate health trends, competitor activities, and service user/customer behaviour to identify potential risks and opportunities. Analyse health and socioeconomic data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current strategies and recommend improvements or corrective actions. Lead the annual planning process, including setting objectives, defining key performance indicators, and establishing action plans. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance organisational capabilities. Prepare and present strategic recommendations, business cases, and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.

  Funding and Finance The role will involve seeking and securing funding and finance for the specific goals, objectives, targets, and outcomes. You will work with the President, the Board and senior management to research and identify public, private, philanthropic, individual giving and legacy funding and finance. Each volunteer will have the opportunity to choose their goal and set a fundraising target to achieve. If the volunteer successfully meets their goal, they will be offered a fully paid job to head the delivery of their chosen goal supported by a qualified senior manager.   VOLUNTEERING IS NOT A PAID JOB. ALL our Volunteer Opportunities are not paid or salaried. Do not apply if you want a paid job or plan to negotiate a pay deal with us. Volunteering allows people to give their time for free to society while gaining the experience they need when applying for future paid jobs.

What are we looking for?

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's or a masters preferably a doctorate degree in business administration or business studies, public health, medicine, sociology, psychology, anthropology, art and design, environmental science, agriculture, engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, aerospace, and civil engineering), biological sciences, marketing, biology, sciences, climate change, health and social care, dentistry, pharmacy, social media, journalism, criminology, geography and GIS, informatics, , geology, languages, politics, global development, international development, international relations, traditional medicine, theology, statistics, mathematics,  law, creative and cultural, nursing, education, paramedic, information technology, social media, management, accountancy, audit, taxation, social work, sports sciences, criminology, genetics, plant sciences, zoology, veterinary sciences, research, laboratory, data sciences, food sciences, political science, archaeology, architecture, computer sciences, STEM, natural sciences, epidemiology, politics, philosophy, economics, or a related field.  At least 3 years of proven experience in business and strategic planning, market analysis, or related roles, preferably in a similar medical, health, voluntary and community sector and global health. Strong understanding of budgeting and financial principles and ability to analyse financial statements and performance metrics. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful strategic plans. Familiarity with medical industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management and strategic planning software such as PRINCE 2. Familiar with PESTEL and SWOT analysis in strategic planning. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

  Language requirement

Ability to speak one of Africa's widely spoken languages would be an added advantage e.g. Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, Bemba, Chinese, Dinka, English, French, Fulani, German, Greek, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Italian, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Lingala, Malagasy, Ndebele, Oromo, Portuguese, Russian, Sesotho, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swati, Thai, Tigrinya, Tswana, Venda, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu, etc, 

What difference will you make?

The main impact is that the organisation is able to meet its objectives and has a strategic direction to deliver health and social care in Africa and the Diaspora. The strategic plan will inspire the trustees, staff, volunteers, and service users to support our work, improve staff morale, and increase productivity.