Job Position for Manager, Program & Operations, Women’s and Newborn Health
JOB VACANCY: MANAGER, PROGRAM & OPERATIONS, WOMEN’S AND NEWBORN HEALTH
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Position: Manager, Program & Operations, Women’s and Newborn Health
Location: Nigeria or Rwanda preferred; candidates may also be based in another CHAI programme country in Africa.
Work Arrangement: Full-time, remote/telecommuting
Programme Division: Women’s and Newborn Health
Reports To: Senior Program Manager, Women’s and Newborn Health
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided vacancy details.
ABOUT CHAI
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organisation working to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI partners with governments and the private sector to strengthen health systems and expand access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
CHAI’s Women’s and Newborn Health (WNH) Cluster works to reduce unintended pregnancies, maternal and neonatal deaths, and stillbirths by improving access to sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health products and services.
The programme supports governments to strengthen health systems, improve supply chains, build healthcare worker capacity, and introduce quality-assured medical products and technologies.
JOB SUMMARY
CHAI is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to support the introduction and expansion of AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and other digitally enabled innovations for maternal and newborn healthcare.
The successful candidate will coordinate programme implementation, manage complex project workstreams, support country teams, engage government and global partners, and contribute to strategies that improve access to medical technologies.
The role requires strong analytical, technical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. The candidate must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and travelling frequently, including extended trips to Nigeria and Rwanda.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In-Country Programme Delivery
Provide technical support to CHAI country teams, ministries of health, and national stakeholders.
Build expertise in POCUS and AI applications for maternal and newborn health.
Monitor emerging evidence, partner activities, and best practices in AI-enabled healthcare.
Translate CHAI’s market stewardship approach into practical implementation strategies.
Develop tools such as assessment frameworks, procurement specifications, costing models, quantification tools, and data dashboards.
Use evidence and data to inform programme strategy, policymaking, service delivery, and research priorities.
Project Management
Plan and execute complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Coordinate with country teams to ensure activities are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks.
Track programme milestones and progress against commitments.
Prepare donor reports, presentations, technical briefs, and other deliverables.
Review funding requests, work plans, and budgets.
Cross-Country Coordination and Global Strategy
Develop case studies, guidance documents, and knowledge products to support learning across countries.
Support manufacturer engagement and consolidate market intelligence.
Help coordinate funders, manufacturers, and implementing partners around shared priorities.
Contribute to global strategy discussions and knowledge-sharing activities.
Align project plans with wider Women’s and Newborn Health and country-level priorities.
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Serve as a key contact for project partners, AI developers, research partners, and CHAI teams.
Represent CHAI in technical working groups and coordination meetings.
Build relationships with government officials, regulators, technology partners, and other stakeholders.
Prepare key messages and materials for senior internal and external audiences.
Promote CHAI’s values, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least six years of experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment, such as management consulting, global health, or investment banking; OR a master’s degree in a relevant field with at least four years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Demonstrated project management experience, including managing multiple workstreams, budgets, and timelines with minimal supervision.
Ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations and communicate effectively with government, donor, and technical stakeholders.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and its applications.
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing timelines.
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with geographically dispersed teams.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to CHAI’s mission.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Experience working directly with government counterparts, particularly ministries of health.
Background in health systems strengthening, digital health, or new product introduction.
Knowledge of maternal and newborn health, clinical management, ultrasound and imaging technology, or medical device regulatory pathways.
Professional experience in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria or Rwanda.
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
Location: Candidates should be based in Nigeria, Rwanda, or another CHAI programme country in Africa. Nigeria and Rwanda are preferred locations.
Travel: The role requires frequent and extended travel to focal countries, particularly Nigeria and Rwanda, and collaboration across multiple time zones.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should review the full job description and submit their application through CHAI’s official recruitment portal.
Note: The application deadline and any salary or benefits details were not included in the source vacancy details. Please check the official recruitment page for the latest updates and application instructions.
