Senior Program Manager, Maternal Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate a strategy for product access and program implementation regarding AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

• Develop technical knowledge related to AI-enabled POCUS, as well as maternal and newborn health.

• Convert market-shaping and implementation strategies into actionable project tasks.

• Oversee program data, pinpoint threats and opportunities, and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Facilitate strategic discussions, promote knowledge-sharing, and ensure alignment with other CHAI initiatives.

• Manage work planning and ensure timely execution among project teams.

• Provide surge support for assessments, global platforms, in-country implementations, and other relevant activities.

• Handle daily donor engagement and ensure alignment.

• Assist with financial management and offer advice on resource allocation.

• Monitor milestones and address potential risks.

• Lead the preparation of donor reports and the funding approval workflow.

• Enhance operational practices and information-sharing throughout the project.

• Act as a liaison for research partners, subgrantees, and other CHAI teams.

• Represent CHAI in global technical working groups and coordination meetings.

• Develop materials, deliverables, and key messages aimed at senior stakeholders.

• Contribute to building team culture and initiatives focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Supervise at least one country support manager and coordinate work across country teams, the AI Team, and the Market Shaping Cluster.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in public health, medicine, business administration, public policy, science, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of seven years of experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment with a proven track record of increasing responsibilities.

• Proven experience in developing product access strategies, including market shaping, health system enhancement, and product launch.

• Demonstrated capability in independently managing complex, multi-workstream projects from planning and budgeting to execution, monitoring, and closure, with minimal oversight.

• Experience collaborating with governments and health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

• Proficient in developing and managing project budgets and grant resources.

• Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills with ministries, donors, and implementing partners.

• Experience in staff management and team development, fostering cohesive, high-performing teams.

• Ability to establish and execute a coherent program strategy amidst uncertainties and changing timelines.

• Capacity to produce strong analytical outputs and utilize data for problem diagnosis, strategic development, and progress tracking.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.

• Comfortable utilizing AI tools in daily operations and understanding their potential benefits and risks.

• Self-driven and effective in a geographically dispersed, matrixed team across various time zones and cultures.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dedication to CHAI's mission, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Technical knowledge of maternal and newborn health, imaging technologies, medical device regulations, and related areas is a significant advantage.

• Pre-existing work authorization in the relevant country or region.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global health organization across diverse teams and countries.

• Regular strategic engagement with global partners and exposure to international technical working groups.

• Travel opportunities to project countries or other locations.