Senior Program Manager, Maternal Health
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, initially in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries by working with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in 40 countries and employs a diverse team dedicated to maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead solutions, and sharing learnings globally. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Senior Program Manager (SPM) for Maternal Health will play a crucial role in addressing the significant issue of maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The SPM will lead efforts to introduce and sustain innovations such as AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to improve maternal care. This position requires a strategic mindset to develop and implement program goals, manage complex projects, and engage with various stakeholders, including governments and health systems. The SPM will oversee a team and collaborate with CHAI's country teams, AI Team, and Market Shaping Cluster to ensure effective program execution and alignment with CHAI's mission. The role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment while driving impactful health initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in public health, medicine, business administration, public policy, or a related field. A minimum of seven years of experience in a fast-paced environment such as management consulting or global health is required, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility. Experience in product access strategy development, managing complex projects, and working with governments in LMICs is essential. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills, experience in budget management, and the ability to lead and develop teams. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in communication are also necessary, along with a commitment to CHAI's mission and values.
Educational Background:
A Master's degree in public health, medicine, business administration, public policy, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of health systems and the strategic management of health programs.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of relevant experience in demanding environments, such as management consulting, global health, or investment banking. This experience should include managing complex, multi-workstream projects and navigating government processes in LMICs. Candidates should also have experience in developing and managing project budgets and grant resources, ensuring alignment with program goals.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the role. Additional languages relevant to the regions of operation may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position that allows for remote work, with flexibility to be based in a CHAI program country in Africa or another geography that overlaps with US and Africa time zones. The role may require frequent travel to project countries and collaboration across time zones with a geographically dispersed team. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, initially in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries by working with governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in 40 countries and employs a diverse team dedicated to maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead solutions, and sharing learnings globally. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.
Job Overview:
The Senior Program Manager (SPM) for Maternal Health will play a crucial role in addressing the significant issue of maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The SPM will lead efforts to introduce and sustain innovations such as AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to improve maternal care. This position requires a strategic mindset to develop and implement program goals, manage complex projects, and engage with various stakeholders, including governments and health systems. The SPM will oversee a team and collaborate with CHAI's country teams, AI Team, and Market Shaping Cluster to ensure effective program execution and alignment with CHAI's mission. The role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment while driving impactful health initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Program Leadership (40%): Develop a product access and program implementation strategy for AI POCUS in collaboration with relevant teams; cultivate technical expertise in maternal and newborn health; translate CHAI’s market shaping strategy into actionable project activities; monitor strategy effectiveness and adapt as necessary; facilitate strategic discussions and knowledge-sharing across teams.
- Project Management (40%): Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring timely and quality delivery of activities; identify and mitigate risks; manage donor engagement and resource allocation; track progress against milestones; prepare donor reports and funding approvals; identify opportunities for improved collaboration and information sharing.
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management (20%): Serve as a primary contact for project partners; represent CHAI in global technical working groups; shape materials and key messages for stakeholders; contribute to team culture-building initiatives, including diversity and inclusion efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in public health, medicine, business administration, public policy, or a related field. A minimum of seven years of experience in a fast-paced environment such as management consulting or global health is required, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility. Experience in product access strategy development, managing complex projects, and working with governments in LMICs is essential. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills, experience in budget management, and the ability to lead and develop teams. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in communication are also necessary, along with a commitment to CHAI's mission and values.
Educational Background:
A Master's degree in public health, medicine, business administration, public policy, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of health systems and the strategic management of health programs.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of relevant experience in demanding environments, such as management consulting, global health, or investment banking. This experience should include managing complex, multi-workstream projects and navigating government processes in LMICs. Candidates should also have experience in developing and managing project budgets and grant resources, ensuring alignment with program goals.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the role. Additional languages relevant to the regions of operation may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position that allows for remote work, with flexibility to be based in a CHAI program country in Africa or another geography that overlaps with US and Africa time zones. The role may require frequent travel to project countries and collaboration across time zones with a geographically dispersed team. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
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