Health Collaborative Program Manager

About the role

The Health Collaborative Program Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for ALU's implementation of the Africa Health Collaborative, supporting the Centre for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at African Leadership University. Working under the strategic direction of the CHII Director, the manager leads the programme team, covers integrated programme planning, financial oversight, partnership coordination, performance management and grant compliance, and manages a complex, multi-year, donor-funded programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation plans across the three pillars (health employment, health entrepreneurship, health ecosystems), guide pillar leads and coordinate cross-pillar activities
• Manage relationships with partner universities, healthcare institutions, government agencies, employers and industry partners, and draft and activate MOUs
• Lead programme budgeting and financial planning, monitor expenditure and ensure grant compliance and donor reporting
• Oversee performance monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, including the Shared Measures framework
• Supervise programme staff, support capacity building and plan team retreats
• Maintain risk oversight, quality assurance and programme governance documentation
• Deliver AHC-funded activities such as internships, health missions, entrepreneurship initiatives and capacity-building programmes

Required profile

• Master's degree in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems Management, Healthcare Administration, Development Studies, Programme Management or a related field
• Background in healthcare or public health programming strongly preferred
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible programme management experience, including 3 years managing complex, multi-stakeholder health or development programmes
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-year, donor-funded programmes and supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Experience engaging government agencies, universities, healthcare organisations, development partners or private sector stakeholders
• Experience in African health systems, health workforce development, health entrepreneurship or higher education partnerships is desirable

Required skills

• Professional certification in programme or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Project DPro) is an advantage
• Ability to manage programme risks, resolve implementation challenges and deliver results within agreed timelines and budgets