Board of Trustees
Trustees representing CBO's are being sought for the AHPN Board
As a charity and as part of our legal obligation, applications are currently being sought from CBO's to join the Board. This would mean that the overall direction and running of AHPN is provided by trustees with a wider scope of experience background and skills. We believe that this will aid in the decision making, governance, efficiency and accountability of the Board to both AHPN staff and the organisation.
The African Health Policy Network (AHPN) is currently recruiting for trustees from a corporate background, legal, personnel management, healthcare knowledge, finance, fundraising and community based organisation experience to join our existing board. This is an opportunity for the right individual to make a real difference to the organisation. AHPN along with the support of CBO's and other organisations has played a vital and credible role in the addressing and being an advocate for BME communities who live with long term conditions and also being a voice to represent them and making sure that their care needs are being met by local government in the UK.
We are looking for trustees who can:
* Expand on our existing fundraising methods
* Build relationships with potential corporate donors
* Network and gain support for AHPN and its cause
Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome and we would be particularly interested to recruit someone with experience in fundraising, marketing or PR or working with BME communities
Prospective candidates should:
* Be enthusiastic and have an interest in health and BME health related issues
* Be willing to take an active role in the organisation
* Be confident dealing with organisations on an executive level
* All candidates must be able to sign a declaration stating they have never been banned from being a trustee and also express any conflict of interest. Please note this is an unpaid position.
If you would like to apply please send jacqueline.stevenson@ahpn.org an email with your CV and a brief description of your experience and how you feel you can contribute to the organisation, by the closing date of 11th June 2013.
If you have any questions about the position or would like to be involved on a less formal basis please contact jacqueline.stevenson@ahpn.org.
Finance committee and Advisory group Vacancies
The African Health Policy Network (AHPN) is currently seeking applicants with a wealth of skills and experience to contribute their time and skills to the Finance committee and Advisory group.
We believe that both these forums will aid African Health Policy Network (AHPN) in the decision making, governance, efficiency and accountability of the organisation.
Recruitment is encouraged from all applicants from a corporate background, marketing, branding, event planning, management human resources, legal, personnel management, healthcare knowledge, finance, fundraising and community based organisation experience etc.
Please note this is not a paid post but travelling cost and other reimbursement in the process of carrying out your duty as a member will be granted.
To apply, please complete the application form.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. The closing date for applications is 11th June 2013.
Volunteering Opportunities:
AHPN welcomes volunteers who are interested in working with African communities living in the UK affected by long term health conditions such as HIV, mental health, obesity, cancer, stroke and tuberculosis. Please call 0207 017 8910 or email info@ahpn.org for further information on how to apply.
We also regularly recruit for policy interns, who work with our policy team and gain experience of policy, research, lobbying and campaigning. Our internships are unpaid, with daily expenses of £10, and normally last for 2 or 3 days per week for 3 months. During that time interns get experience across all aspects of our policy work, as well as working on a longer-term project which will normally be published under their name. Additionally we provide Ethical Internships-compliant internships, including CV support, skills building, personal development and learning logging and an exit interview. If you would like to be considered for an internship, please contact jacqueline.stevenson@ahpn.org for more information and an application form.