Program Manager Design for Health
Program Manager Design for Health
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Job Description
The Design for Health (DFH) practice at CoCreation Hub is dedicated to leveraging innovation to improve health outcomes across Africa. We design and scale solutions that address critical health challenges while fostering a thriving ecosystem of health tech innovation. Through the application of design thinking DFH collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop humancentred impactful solutions that empower communities and address their health needs. By combining public health expertise with cuttingedge technology and design DFH is committed to improving health outcomes across the continent. This is achieved through four key functions:
Fostering health tech startups
Building HumanCentered Design (HCD) capacity and delivering HCDdriven projects
Conducting highquality research
Facilitating a thriving community of practice and advancing relevant research
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to join our team at the Design for Health practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of health innovation programs ensuring they align with our mission to transform Africas health systems through design thinking and technological solutions. This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about health innovation and can drive impactful programs across diverse stakeholders and sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Management
Oversee the design development and implementation of health innovation programs and other initiatives within the Design for Health practice.
Ensure that all programs are aligned with the overall strategic objectives of the practice.
Develop project management documentation including work plans and follow through with their implementation
Oversee the daytoday management of program operations including timelines budgets and resources.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and partners to ensure successful program and outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including health sector leaders NGOs government agencies and funding partners.
Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as the community communications startup support investment and other units to ensure effective program delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders and ensure clear consistent communication throughout the program lifecycle.
Represent the Design for Health practice at meetings and workshops where applicable
Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting
Support in finalising and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the success and impact of programs.
Support the Design for Health Team in developing performance metrics for programmes.
Conduct data analysis and present findings in a clear actionable format.
Measure and track progress with respect to the programmess Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and fulfilling reporting requirements of funding agencies and stakeholders.
Measure track report and optimise the outcomes and progression of programmes.
Support and provide guidance to the Communications team to disseminate engaging and impactful content highlighting CcHUBs health programmes and beneficiary success stories (e.g. programme highlights interviews community member spotlights thought leadership content etc.
Innovation & Strategic Development
Stay informed of industry trends technological advancements and policy changes that may affect health innovation and design.
Contribute to the development of new program initiatives and strategies to advance health innovation across Africa.
Foster a culture of innovation creativity and continuous improvement within the program teams.
Team Management & Capacity Building
Lead and mentor a team of program officers interns and volunteers.
Provide guidance support and professional development opportunities to team members.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Research Academic Writing & Thought Leadership
Lead and contribute to research activities that inform the design implementation and scaling of health innovation programs.
Support in developing articles and reports in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to position DFH as a thought leader in health tech and innovation.
Stay up to date with the latest research in health innovation public health and technology to support program development and inform policy discussions.
New Opportunities & Strategic Partnerships
Support in identifying new business opportunities funding sources and strategic partnerships to expand DFHs impact and reach.
Lead and actively support the development of proposals grant applications and concept notes
Support the Practice Lead in the development of business development strategies in alignment with DFHs objectives.
Conduct effective stakeholder mapping of potential donors partners and collaborators to enhance DFHs visibility and financial sustainability.
Conceptualise new programs
Qualifications :
Education:
A masters degree in public health business administration innovation management or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in project and program management preferably in health innovation or technologyfocused sectors.
Strong understanding of health systems in Africa and health tech innovation
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders and deliver on objectives.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Passionate about technology startups innovation with an understanding of the technology ecosystem
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation with the ability to measure program impact.
Proficiency in project management tools Microsoft and Google Suite.
Certification in project management is an added advantage
Strong proposal writing business development and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to use the HumanCentered Design (HCD) approach is a plus
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about health innovation and making a positive impact on African communities.
Proactive detailoriented and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly adaptable and able to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on team collaboration and development.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information :
Work Environment:
- Inoffice work setting.
- Occasional travel may be required
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
