Program Manager, Maternal Health
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, primarily 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 supporting governments and the private sector in creating and sustaining 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 Women's & Newborn Health (WNH) Cluster at CHAI aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, maternal and neonatal deaths, and stillbirths by ensuring access to sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health (SRMNH) services. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in driving the sustainable introduction of medical devices and AI-enabled healthcare innovations in low- and middle-income countries. This position requires a proactive approach to support governments in expanding access to AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and other technologies that enhance risk assessment and clinical decision-making during pregnancy. The Manager will work independently to implement activities in focal countries and contribute to global project goals, requiring strong technical, analytical, and project management skills. The role involves frequent travel to Nigeria and Rwanda, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries and CHAI teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least six years of experience in a demanding environment, or a Master's degree with a minimum of four years of experience. Strong preference for candidates with experience working with government counterparts on health systems strengthening or digital health. Knowledge of maternal and newborn health clinical management, ultrasound technology, and medical device regulatory pathways is advantageous. Experience in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria or Rwanda, is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with artificial intelligence.
Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, medicine, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for some years of required experience. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in health systems, maternal and newborn health, or related areas.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of relevant experience in a demanding environment for candidates with a Bachelor's degree, or four years for those with a Master's degree. Experience should include direct work with government health ministries and a focus on health systems strengthening, digital health, or new product introduction. Familiarity with maternal and newborn health service delivery and technology is strongly preferred, along with demonstrated project management skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Additional language skills relevant to the regions of operation (such as French for Rwanda) would be considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Nigeria, Rwanda, or another CHAI program country in Africa, with a requirement for frequent and extended travel to focal countries. The role involves working across multiple time zones with a geographically dispersed team. Candidates should be adaptable to changing priorities and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. CHAI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, primarily 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 supporting governments and the private sector in creating and sustaining 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 Women's & Newborn Health (WNH) Cluster at CHAI aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, maternal and neonatal deaths, and stillbirths by ensuring access to sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health (SRMNH) services. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in driving the sustainable introduction of medical devices and AI-enabled healthcare innovations in low- and middle-income countries. This position requires a proactive approach to support governments in expanding access to AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and other technologies that enhance risk assessment and clinical decision-making during pregnancy. The Manager will work independently to implement activities in focal countries and contribute to global project goals, requiring strong technical, analytical, and project management skills. The role involves frequent travel to Nigeria and Rwanda, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries and CHAI teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support In-Country Program Delivery (30%): Cultivate technical expertise on POCUS and AI in maternal and newborn health, providing technical support to CHAI country teams and national stakeholders. Stay updated on emerging evidence and best practices, translating CHAI’s market stewardship approach into practical strategies. Develop an understanding of country contexts and priorities, supporting data-driven program strategies and implementation. Lead the development of tools for sustainable program delivery, such as assessment tools and data dashboards.
- Project Management (30%): Independently manage multifaceted project workstreams, ensuring quality execution of project activities in assigned countries. Advise on project planning and strategy, track progress against milestones, and prepare donor reports and technical briefs. Compile funding requests and execute other tasks as needed.
- Cross-Country Coordination, Market Shaping, and Global Strategy Support (20%): Contribute to knowledge products on POCUS and AI implementation, support manufacturer engagement processes, and identify implementation bottlenecks. Participate in strategic discussions and ensure project plans align with other team priorities.
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management (20%): Serve as a point of contact for project partners, representing CHAI in technical working groups and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders. Shape materials and deliverables for senior stakeholders and contribute to team culture-building initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least six years of experience in a demanding environment, or a Master's degree with a minimum of four years of experience. Strong preference for candidates with experience working with government counterparts on health systems strengthening or digital health. Knowledge of maternal and newborn health clinical management, ultrasound technology, and medical device regulatory pathways is advantageous. Experience in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria or Rwanda, is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with artificial intelligence.
Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, medicine, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for some years of required experience. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in health systems, maternal and newborn health, or related areas.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of relevant experience in a demanding environment for candidates with a Bachelor's degree, or four years for those with a Master's degree. Experience should include direct work with government health ministries and a focus on health systems strengthening, digital health, or new product introduction. Familiarity with maternal and newborn health service delivery and technology is strongly preferred, along with demonstrated project management skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Additional language skills relevant to the regions of operation (such as French for Rwanda) would be considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Nigeria, Rwanda, or another CHAI program country in Africa, with a requirement for frequent and extended travel to focal countries. The role involves working across multiple time zones with a geographically dispersed team. Candidates should be adaptable to changing priorities and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. CHAI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.
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