Job Description
About You
- You are an arranger – you like to orchestrate all elements of a Program and bring it to fruition.
- You are an entrepreneur: someone who has managed salespeople and a distribution-based business with an end-to-end understanding of point-of-sale recruitment, incentives and retention, marketing, and brand value.
- You have ran Programs and love the Program cycle and you understand the benefits of structured Program
- implementation.
- You love working with all kinds of teams and people. You can bring them together in a smoothly running team.
- You think on your feet, and you recognize the problems in the job that can sometimes deviate from plan, and are always able to quickly move to Plan B.
- Nothing gives you more satisfaction than flawless work.
- You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field, International Development, Social Sciences, or Public Administration
- 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, preferably in healthcare/development sector.
- Proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder programs.
- Experience with donor-funded projects and grant compliance will be an added advantage.
- Ability to align high-level vision with on-the-ground execution.
- Strong negotiation and representation skills with diverse partners.
- Comfortable working in complex, changing environments.
- Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders in local languages.
Job Responsibilities
Program Management
- Oversee all program activities, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and achievement of targets.
- Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively troubleshoot challenges, and adjust strategies to optimize results.
- Ensure full compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
- Integrate data analytics and learning into program management to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Strategic Alignment
- Translate global objectives into actionable country-specific workplans and budgets.
- Develop and execute country-level strategies in alignment with global goals and priorities.
- Lead program design processes, including conducting needs assessments, developing theories of change, and establishing impact measurement frameworks.
- Identify and escalate local risks and opportunities to the Global Program Manager for timely strategic adjustments.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Supervise and support in-country Program Implementation Leads, promoting a high-performance culture.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability across teams.
- Ensure all staff and partners are trained on program methodologies, standards, and organizational values.
- Serve as a secondary liaison to external stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and other partners, after global leadership engagement.
- Collaborate with policy teams to support advocacy efforts and influence local policies aligned with organizational priorities.
Compliance & Operational/Financial Oversight
- Ensure program activities comply with donor expectations, organizational standards, and legal requirements.
- Contribute accurate data and analysis to organizational and donor reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Manage and monitor program budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and financial stewardship.
- Support business development and fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development and donor reporting.