Branch Head - Calamba Branch

Philippine Red Cross; Calamba; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Red Cross is seeking a Branch Head to lead the Calamba branch at the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital Compound. The role involves overseeing daily operations, fundraising initiatives, and ensuring high-quality service delivery for the community.

The successful candidate will manage staff and volunteers, coordinate with the Chapter Administrator, and drive branch programs in line with PRC goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote services and generate funds for the branch.
• Plan and implement branch strategies and activities.
• Ensure alignment with PRC goals and chapter plans.
• Coordinate with Chapter Administrator and staff for branch activities.
• Set and monitor branch goals and ensure adherence to approvals.
• Oversee financial discipline and monthly reporting.
• Coach staff and volunteers for effective performance.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Coaching

Oral and written communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Decisiveness

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Title: Branch Head

Reports to: Chapter Administrator

Direct Reports: CSRs, Bookkeeper, Driver, Volunteers

Location: Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial District Hospital Compound, Barangay Bucal, Calamba City, Laguna

Purpose Statement

The Branch Head reports to the Chapter Administrator. He manages the branch and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of Red Cross services based on the need of the community.

Primary Objectives:

• To manage the day-to-day activities of the staff and volunteers of the chapter.

• To generate funds.

• To ensure that service delivery is carried out efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service Promotion and Fund Generation

• Plans and proposes branch strategies, projects, and activities in the promotion of the Red Cross and its services as well as fund generation activities to ensure sufficient funds to sustain the branch operations which is to be submitted to the Chapter Administrator and Branch council for approval.

• Ensures that all projects and activities planned by the branch are in line with the goals and objectives of the Philippine Red Cross

• Coordinates with Chapter Administrator and Chapter Service Representatives to ensure that branch activities are in line with that of the chapter

• Sets goals and objectives for the branch and ensure that these are carried out

• Ensures that all administrative and/or board resolutions approved in the national and chapter levels are strictly implemented at the branch level

• Ensures that all approved activities are implemented and are regularly done

• Establish and maintain partnership agreement with agencies and organizations in carrying out the Red Cross projects and activities as well as fund campaign

• Oversees, facilitates and evaluates activities and programs implemented for further improvements

Management and Administrative Functions

• Plans and prepares the Annual Budget of the branch and ensures that branch expenses are within the branch’s budget and are approved by the branch council

• Ensures that all daily collections are audited and are deposited in depositories authorized by the chapter

• Maintains files and ensures all financial transactions are accounted and are recorded

• Ensures that all collections are properly receipted and all disbursements are properly documented

• Implements all accounting standards as prescribed in the Chapter Accounting Manual

• Submits monthly financial and activity reports to the mother chapter

• Evaluates subordinates’ performance in relation to the goals set and approved at the national and chapter levels

• Coaches and guides branch staff to ensure that they perform efficiently and effectively and to the best of their ability

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superior from time to time

C. Administrative and Support

• Support Chapter operations and activities as requested by the Chapter

• Administrator/Manager;

• Performs such other duties and function as may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Minimum Education: Graduate with a Bachelor Degree

Work Experience:

Must have at least 2 year’s supervisory work experienced;

• Must be familiar with Philippine Red Cross and HROD standard operations and

procedures;

• Preferably with NGO experience

• Must have a deep knowledge on the PRC services and programs;

• Must be well organized;

• Must be persuasive;

• Must be dedicated in helping the most vulnerable;

• Must be honest and trustworthy

Personal Qualities and Skills:

• Must have supervisory and leadership skills

• Must have people skills

• Must be able to coach and develop subordinates

• Must have an effective oral and written communication skills

• Must have good listening skills

• Must be able to do his or her task even when unsupervised

• Must be able to gather and analyze data skillfully

• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Must have the ability if necessary, to be able to independently make good decisions to solve problems.

• Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative