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Evidence Action · 2 weeks ago

Senior Program Manager, Syphilis-Free Start

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

Evidence Action is a global health organization focused on delivering data-driven interventions to transform lives. As a Senior Program Manager for the Syphilis-Free Start program, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for country teams, ensuring effective program implementation and measurable impact in maternal health.

CharityNon ProfitSocial Entrepreneurship

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to country teams in Liberia, Zambia, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire

Lead creating solutions and strategic planning efforts to address complex programmatic challenges and adapt strategies to diverse country contexts

Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective resource allocation across the portfolio

Oversee program implementation, quality, and performance, holding teams accountable for results

Coach and mentor staff to build team capacity

Oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure rigorous data collection and analysis for the Syphilis-Free Start program

Synthesize learnings across countries and facilitate adoption of best practices

Be a technical expert on maternal and congenital syphilis prevention and treatment within Evidence Action and among external partners

Ensure all program tools, strategies, and deliverables align to the highest technical standards and reflect current evidence

Coordinate across Evidence Action teams including Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation; Cost-Effectiveness; Finance; HR; and Operations to support program success

Provide technical guidance to scoping activities in potential expansion countries, ensuring rigorous assessment of fit and feasibility

Contribute to organizational strategy development and lead discussions about program priorities and resource allocation

Help develop proposals and business cases for program expansion in new geographies

Support the Associate Director in managing relationships with major donors and partners, including participating in donor meetings and contributing to fundraising efforts

Qualification

Public health experienceMulti-country program managementMaternalChild healthData-driven decision makingTechnical leadershipTeam coachingCross-cultural collaborationGovernment relationship buildingFrench proficiency

Required

You have 7-10+ years in public health, global health, international development, or management consulting

You have a proven track record managing multi-country programs in health, or related sectors, and demonstrated technical knowledge in maternal and child health, infectious diseases, or health systems strengthening

You have prior experience building relationships with government officials and senior partners

You can lead and coach teams, promoting growth, accountability, and continuous development

You can manage complex and interdependent workplans; adept at prioritization and delegation

You are comfortable navigating and structuring ambiguity in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment

You're passionate about using data to guide decisions and demonstrate impact

Oral or written proficiency in French

Willingness to travel 20-30% internationally