Global Health Action, Inc. (GHA) is seeking an experienced Manager of Programs to build on the organization’s 42-year foundation of improving health and development in under-served areas of the world. GHA is an established, impactful international health and development nonprofit organization with a dynamic new staff team charting the organization’s future. This is an opportunity for a proven program leader to expand the program outreach of a highly respected international organization.
Fluency in English is required. Ability to communicate on a professional level in French is strongly preferred.
We’re looking for the right person to embrace our mission and philosophy and join our team in making a difference in the world.
About GHA
GHA is a nonprofit international health and development organization, headquartered in Atlanta. GHA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in under-served parts of the world through community-based health programs and livelihood opportunities.
Throughout its 42-year history, GHA has trained more than 8,800 health professionals, health care workers, and community leaders from 97 countries around the globe. Currently, GHA has on-the-ground programs and staff in Haiti and delivers programs in rural China in partnership with national, provincial and municipal Chinese organizations and agencies. The Manager of Programs will work with the CEO to develop new strategies and additional partnerships to expand programs into new areas and regions.
GHA believes in the power of people and communities to identify and address their own health needs and improve their quality of life. GHA works as a collaborative partner with (local, national, and international) government agencies, universities, national and community-based non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and communities.
For more information about GHA, visit us online at www.globalhealthaction.org
Manager of Programs Position
GHA operates with a small number of key staff members at its headquarters, and the Manager of Programs (MP) is primarily responsible for planning, managing, implementing, and evaluating GHA’s programs. This includes
- Designing, developing and updating program materials
- Maintaining, adapting and expanding current programs
- Identifying, developing and implementing new programs and partnerships, in alignment with the organization’s mission and philosophy
The MP must be able to work independently, multi-task, wear multiple hats, problem-solve, and be well-versed and comfortable with common software applications and technological solutions. The MP will be a big-picture thinker who also addresses the nuts-and-bolts realities. The MP reports directly to the CEO.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports the CEO in ongoing, short-term, and long-term project and program strategy development and implementation
- Forges and maintains key strategic program and organizational partner alliances
- Manages all aspects of GHA programs, including
- program design
- proposal development
- program content
- report writing
- income and expense budgeting and monitoring
- program evaluation
- communication with program partners, overseas staff, and program donors
- Participates in the drafting of GHA’s operating budget by coordinating the creation of the program budget for program initiatives
- Develops and prepares content for grant proposals, contracts, and program marketing materials to fund program activities
- Presents before a variety of groups and organizations
- Develops, oversees and maintains written instructions and policies regarding program procedures
- Implements programs and conducts courses to reinforce and complement the knowledge and expertise of other program staff or consultants
- Determines relevance of information based on research of best practices in international health
- Supervises program staff (primarily in other countries), program interns, volunteers, and related consultants
- Guides program staff on report writing and data collection from the field
- Serves as the primary staff liaison to the GHA Program Committee
- Works with the entire GHA staff on projects and tasks, as needed
- Travels to current and potential program sites, as needed
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in the health field (or related discipline) required; a health degree preferred
- Expertise in group facilitation skills, both for planning and training purposes
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related mid-level management position
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of international health programs
- Successful program grant writing and grant management experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with GHA’s staff and with partner organizations
- Ability to relate well to people of various cultures and backgrounds and to executive level professionals and other people of influence
- Prior international work experience is required
- A demonstrated passion for the mission and work of non-profit health organizations
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
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