Program Manager, Malaria & NTDs, Angola

About the role

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is looking for an entrepreneurial leader to serve as Program Manager, Malaria & NTDs in Angola. The role holds overall responsibility for CHAI's malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) strategy, operations and programme impact in Angola and acts as CHAI's most senior representative in-country. The manager builds relationships with national and county government, donors and partners, leads a multi-program team of about six people and shapes the long-term vision of the malaria and NTD portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Define the national team's strategy and operational plans, and lead programme design and expansion with government to achieve scale and sustainable impact
• Ensure rigorous design, execution and monitoring and evaluation so results meet donor commitments
• Elevate CHAI's role as a trusted partner and adviser to the Ministry of Health and maintain relationships with government, international agencies, NGOs, the private sector and donors
• Develop communication materials, give presentations and represent CHAI publicly
• Support fundraising, manage relationships with existing and potential donors and represent CHAI externally
• Lead the team of about six people, build high-performing teams and take on direct programme work where needed
• Identify opportunities for technical support across multiple disease areas and keep close contact with regional and global leadership

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree plus 7+ years of experience with increasing responsibility and leadership
• Fluent written and spoken English and Portuguese
• Experience in an international context and/or entrepreneurial environment
• People-management experience: directly managing employees to support their development
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, and to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Willingness to work in unstable, developing settings and to travel up to 20% in-country

Required skills

• Analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and prioritisation
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advantages include experience in management consulting, investment banking, health system strengthening, pharmaceutical or medical device market research, and working with governments in sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are made through the CHAI careers page.