Programme Manager, Design for Health
Programme 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 meet 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 HumanCentred 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 Programme 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 programmes 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 capable of driving impactful programmes across diverse stakeholders and sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Management
Oversee the design development and implementation of health innovation programmes and other initiatives within the DFH practice.
Ensure that all programmes align with the overall strategic objectives of the practice.
Develop and maintain project management documentation including work plans and ensure effective implementation.
Manage the daytoday operations of programme delivery including timelines budgets and resource allocation.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and external partners to ensure successful programme outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including health sector leaders NGOs government agencies and funding partners.
Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as community communications startup support investment and others to ensure efficient programme delivery.
Serve as the main point of contact for key stakeholders ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the programme lifecycle.
Represent the DFH practice at relevant meetings workshops and forums.
Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting
Support the finalisation and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess programme success and impact.
Assist in developing performance metrics for DFH programmes.
Conduct data analysis and present findings in a clear actionable manner.
Track progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and fulfil reporting obligations to funding agencies and stakeholders.
Measure report and optimise programme outcomes and impact.
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop engaging and impactful content that highlights DFH programmes and success stories (e.g. programme highlights interviews community spotlights thought leadership content etc.).
Innovation & Strategic Development
Stay abreast of industry trends technological developments and policy changes that influence health innovation and design.
Contribute to the ideation and development of new programme initiatives and strategic approaches to drive innovation.
Promote a culture of innovation creativity and continuous learning within the programme teams.
Team Management & Capacity Building
Lead and mentor a team of programme officers interns and volunteers.
Provide professional development opportunities support and guidance to team members.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values diversity and shared learning.
Research Academic Writing & Thought Leadership
Lead and contribute to research efforts that inform the design execution and scaling of health innovation programmes.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to produce articles reports and publications that position DFH as a thought leader in health tech and innovation.
Stay informed on the latest research in public health innovation and technology to guide programme development and influence policy.
New Opportunities & Strategic Partnerships
Support the identification of new funding sources business opportunities and strategic partnerships to expand DFHs impact.
Lead or contribute to the preparation of proposals grant applications and concept notes.
Assist the Practice Lead in developing business development strategies in line with DFHs goals.
Conduct effective stakeholder mapping to identify and engage potential donors collaborators and partners enhancing DFHs visibility and sustainability.
Contribute to the conceptualisation and design of new programmes aligned with emerging health needs.
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
