Program Manager, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health

About the role

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is hiring a Program Manager for its Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health (SRMNCH) cluster in Kampala, Uganda. The role leads the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of program activities across all workstreams, manages a small team of 2-3 people, handles budgeting and builds relationships with government and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead program management: work plans, results frameworks, risk registers, budget plans, quarterly and annual performance reviews, and strategic planning and proposal development.
• Facilitate fundraising and business development through grant writing, desk reviews and related documentation.
• Manage relationships with the Ministry of Health RCH and EMS departments, district health teams, partners and professional associations, and represent CHAI at technical working groups and partner coordination forums.
• Develop high-quality internal and external reports, donor updates, presentations and knowledge products such as case studies and success stories.
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 people, build capacity in project management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and compliance, and act as a role model.
• Lead budget planning, tracking and reporting, resource allocation and prioritisation, and ensure compliance with finance and operations policies.
• Lead the team in risk management, data-driven problem solving and process improvement, and provide technical leadership on ERS interventions, including logistics, capacity building, demand generation, monitoring and evaluation and health systems strengthening.

Required profile

• Master's degree strongly preferred in public health, business administration or a related field; bachelor's degree minimum with exceptional experience.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a demanding, results-driven environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership or people management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs or projects, including budgeting, activity planning and performance management.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health or other government agencies in a technical assistance capacity.
• Proven project delivery record, ideally in global health, international development or a related field.
• Experience in maternal and newborn health, sexual and reproductive health/family planning, supply chain, health systems strengthening or monitoring and evaluation.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills, using data to inform strategy.
• Excellent program management, communication and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.