Here’s the latest job opportunity for a professional program manager at Jhpiego Corporation. The reputable company is employing a program manager to join its team.
Company Profile
Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with the John Hopkins University. For 50 years and over and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care. Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Job Description
Supervises : Senior Program Officer
Reports to : Project Director
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop detailed implementation plans and budgets, and submit for review and approval with clear team accountability aligned with the program proposal, in close collaboration with internal and external team players
- Harness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the program
- Maintain an overview of the project budget (regularly monitor budget versus actual (BVA) expenditure) and proactively develop timely solutions to the project’s under- and overspends in line with organization and donor requirements
- Ensure continuous monitoring of program activities, as well as timely and accurate evaluation and reporting of progress toward the achievement of program goals and objectives
- Supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff; align their efforts with program goals
- Coordinate technical input from different international technical experts and support international advisors to understand the local context for the project
- Monitor and supervise short- and long-term consultants contributing to program efforts
- Contribute to establishing, maintaining, and improving active and regular working relationships with government authorities, donors, and other partner agencies
- Utilize learning from the field to contribute to the improvement of the project, development and implementation of other programs/projects, and advocacy initiatives
- Provide timely program updates to the Project Director, relevant departments, and US-based backstopping teams
- Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Services and other relevant partners.
- Develop program risk mitigation plans along with teams for smooth implementation of the program, identifying delays and informing the Project Director
- Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
- Ensure that project reports and publications are of high quality and produced on time in line with agreed deadlines
- In coordination with the Communications Advisor, Jhpiego and partner communications and program teams, and technical contributors, support the development and implementation of KM approaches
- Support external communications efforts, including the development or review of success stories, articles, blog posts, or other external communications products
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities
Ability to travel within the country
MPH or equivalent advanced degree
At least 5 years’ related experience managing donor-funded projects or research studies, or other work relevant to the position (e.g., developing or implementing programs, working in health/development sector, overseas experience, working with donor or multilateral agencies, business development, or grants management)
Certified in PM@Jhpiego (Jhpiego’s internal project management curricula) or PMD Pro, or will be within 60 days of hire
Experience implementing USG progams strongly preferred
Experience supervising and mentoring staff
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work proactively, organize and manage own work, and assist others to do the same
Prepare and submit on time high-quality reports for donors/funders
Successfully develop, analyze, and review budgets
Successfully develop work plans in collaboration with multiple partners
Understanding of global health, development program and financial management principles
A commitment to responsiveness and to supporting a positive team culture
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Have experience working in a targeted region or geographic area; speaking the local language is an added value
How To Apply For The Job
Jhpiego Corporation is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Application Letter to:
Deadline for the submission of applications: July 28, 2025. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
