Peter Kufa Bire, Ml Email & Phone Number

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Managed the business arm of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, reporting to a Board. I also managed the in-house University Catering Services as Operations Manager. Prior to my appointment the Catering Services were contracted-out to IPI Catering Services.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

NACS is the Not-for-Profit Government (statutory) national organisation responsible for the coordination, management, and reporting of the National HIV/AIDS response in Papua New Guinea. Key Responsibilities:· To provide overall leadership and governance of the organisation as CEO to achieve the organisational and country’s objectives as per the National HIV Strategic Plan 2011-2016· To provide high level strategic advice to the National AIDS Council board, staff, clients and other stakeholders · To plan operations and management · To make sure the organisation was complying with regulations and statutory requirements· To plan and manage human resources including recruitment· To implement and maintain an effective organisational culture· To do financial planning and management· To perform community and stakeholder relations and advocacy· To manage risks· To provide secretariat services to the Board including regular reports, submissions and recommendations to the BoardAchievements:· Provided effective leadership to the organisation as the CEO· Performed secretariat duties to the Council (agendas, minutes, information management, advisory role etc.)· Made sure the organisation was complying with statutory requirements· Provided leadership and advocacy at various forums· Managed service agreements· Led and oversaw the development of the organisation's new comprehensive HR policies and procedures manual which was contracted-out· Successfully restructured the organisation to achieve its core functions by doing a organisational design, job evaluation and developing job descriptions etc· Successfully organised outstanding external financial audits for the last 5 years· Successfully implemented the Government’s decision to rationalise the HIV response architecture including decentralisation.· Have established effective relationships with all stakeholders including communities, CBOs, development partners, corporate government, media etc.

Goroka, Ehp, Papua New Guinea

Unigor Consultancy is the commercial arm of the University of Goroka in Papua New Guinea to manage academic consultancy, the University Bookshop and the Printery to make extra income for the University.Key Responsibilities:· To provide overall management of the company· To manage staff (recruiting, hiring, training, leave management etc.)· To perform company secretary/executive officer duties for the Board· To do investment appraisals & analysis· To manage projects· To manage contracts· To supervise Sales & Marketing of products· To make sure the company was profitable· To maintain effective relations with the local community· OthersAchievements:· Services provided met the University’s and business needs· Ensured company was profitable· Managed staff and resources well · Performed end-to-end recruitment· Performed end-to-end payroll functions· Provided regular financial reports to the Board· Enforced policies, procedures and quality assurance matters· Made sure annual audits done· Coordinated procurement and accounting activities and systems including obtaining quotes, processing accounts and invoices for payment, maintaining commitment and asset registers and petty cash floats, and providing regular reports to the Board regarding these issues· Made sure accounts were paid on time and the company had no creditors· Undertook business improvement projects that were aimed at delivering efficiencies and stronger corporate governance, including compilation of audit and risk reports and projects.· Achieved sales targets· Successfully completed a payroll audit of the University of Goroka and provided report to the Vice Chancellor

Goroka, Ehp, Papua New Guinea

Unigor Catering is a Joint Venture Catering Company between the University of Goroka and the local land-owner association to manage the outsourced catering services at the University of Goroka. The purpose of the company is to provide meals for the 1000+ boarding students as well as cafeteria service for other students, staff and the public.Key Responsibilities:· To perform overall management of the company as GM. To perform company secretary/executive officer duties for the Board· To manage the catering manager as immediate subordinate · To recruit, train and manage staff· To manage the payroll and to pay staff accurately and on time· To manage the financial affairs of the company including procurement of catering equipment and food from various suppliers· To attend to and address telephone and counter- based customer service inquiries· To process any refunds and undertake adjustments and corrections as necessary· To maintain accurate customer records and data entry· To assist with payment arrangements & enforcements To maintain effective relations with all stakeholders (university, community etc)Achievements:· Successfully set up and manage the payroll of the company· Successfully set up the Attaché computerised accounting system for the company· Developed contracts for staff and managed them. Managed the accounts of the company · Developed the business plan of the company· Organised board meetings and performed board secretariat duties· Received positive feedback from students on the quality and quantity of meal provided compared to previous contractor· Company made profit and paid dividends to the JV partners· Coordinated compliance with work health and safety obligations including food safety and hygiene· Coordinated equipment and facility management activities including arranging kitchen equipment and building maintenance and repairs; liaising with service providers and acting as point of contact for the company.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

CBSC is an Australian aid program in the health sector in Papua New Guinea managed by JTA International (Abt associates now) to build the capacity of the health sector to improve service delivery and better health outcomes.Key Responsibilities:· To advice, develop and put together the new financial management arrangements (financing, planning and budgeting, accounting system, chart of accounts, reporting requirements etc.) for the new Provincial Health Authorities (health reform)· To provide technical assistance to Provincial Health Authority staff to understand and implement the new arrangements· To liaise with the central government agencies like the Department of Personnel Management and Treasury to approve the changes in their system.· To liaise and communicate effectively with provincial health services and hospital Boards· To provide general admin support to a small team· To promote the concept of the Provincial Health Authorities to provincial governors, hospital Boards and the public.Achievements:· Developed and drafted the new financial and budgeting arrangements for Provincial Health Authorities· Developed the Top Management structure of Provincial Health Authorities including JDs· Developed the Health Partnership Agreement between the Minister for Health and Provincial Governors· Developed the M&E framework· Developed and submitted budgets to the department of Treasury· Assisted with the development of various legal instruments for Cabinet approval· Produced exit report upon departure

Goroka, Ehp, Papua New Guinea

Goroka General Hospital is a large public teaching hospital with more than 300 beds and serving a population of more than 400,000 in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. It provides outpatients, inpatients, allied health and specialist clinical services in all major disciplines. Key Responsibilities: · To provide overall management of the hospital and its community relationships· To provide leadership and strategic direction of the hospital to achieve its strategic objectives as well as its functions under the Public Hospital Act 1994. To oversee curative health acre program management and operational improvement of the hospital· To implement the hospital's strategic plan· To manage the finances of the hospital including budget management· To perform HRM functions (recruitment, discipline, termination etc)· To manage conflicts and solve problems· To prepare the annual hospital reports for the AGM and Minister for Health · To make sure the hospital services are policy and statutory complaint· To provide advise to the Board· To focus on quality improvement of systems, policies and management· To engage stakeholders and maintain effective relations with the local communityAchievements:· Prudent and effective management of finances and budgets· Ensured that the necessary resources (staff, equipment, infrastructure, finance etc.) are always in place to provide effective service· Successful in a Japanese Government grant application and negotiation to purchase 3 vehicles for the hospital· Successful in installing and using the “concept payroll system”· Developed & managed projects to completion. Redesigned workflow processes in HR and Finance to improve efficiencies· Solved industrial conflicts and disputes· Prepared hospital for accreditation of public hospital inspection· Maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders and the local community

Rabaul, Enbp, Papua New Guinea

Nonga Base Hospital is the regional referral hospital for the islands region of Papua New Guinea. It has more than 300 beds and provides comprehensive curative health care for the local community as well as the region.Key Responsibilities: · To provide overall management of the hospital and its community relationships· To provide leadership and strategic direction for the hospital to achieve its strategic objectives as well as its functions under the Public Hospitals Act 1994· To provide program management and operational improvement of the hospital· To make sure the finances of the hospital are effectively managed· To perform HRM functions (recruitment, discipline, termination etc.)· To manage conflicts and solve problems· To prepare the annual hospital reports for the Minister for Health· Make sure the hospital services are policy and statutory complaint· To provide advice appropriate advice to the Board· To focus on quality improvement of systems, policies and management· To represent the hospital at relevant forums· To engage stakeholders and maintain effective relations with the local communityAchievements:· Prudent and effective management of finances and budgets· Ensured that the necessary resources (staff, equipment, infrastructure, finance etc.) are always in place to provide effective service· Redesigned workflow process in HR & Finance resulting in reduction of time & other efficiencies.· Successful in establishing a twinning relationship with the Mater Hospital in Townsville.· Developed and managed projects to completion· Successfully solved an industrial dispute (nurses strike) which lasted 6 weeks· Undertook negotiations on behalf of the hospital successfully. Recommissioned the hospitals chemical sewerage plant that was destroyed by the volcanic eruptions 5 years earlier including improvements to other infrastructure· Maintained effective relationships with all stakeholders and the local community

Master'S Degree, Public Health & Tropical Medicine

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Hiv/Aids

Withdrew from studies after 12 months due to family problem in PNG

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Radiotherapy

Diploma Of Applied Science, Therapy Radiography

Diploma Of Qualification, Therapeutic Radiography

Conjoint Board Diploma