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National Kidney Foundation · 2 hours ago

Program Director

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Kidney Foundation is a leading organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by kidney disease. The Program Director will lead the development and implementation of health programs, manage partnerships, and ensure effective program execution in alignment with NKF's mission.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of health programs and interventions that align with NKF’s mission and strategic goals

Support implementation of health projects and programs in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring staffing, budgeting, and technical needs are met

Develop program plans, delivery and training materials, resources, and communication tools to support effective program execution

Maintain close relationships with local practitioners and program participants to inform program design, learning, and continuous improvement

Demonstrate strong project management skills, including developing and managing budgets, overseeing logistics, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines:Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local and national health and community stakeholders, including healthcare systems, governments, NGOs, and universities

Identify and cultivate relationships with potential health program implementation partners to fill service or program gaps and bring interventions to scale

Manage the full partner engagement lifecycle, including agreement execution and partner performance management

Identify potential community organizations that should be part of NKF’s local network

Represent NKF at industry events, coalitions, and sector platforms to strengthen NKF’s visibility and influence in the community and public health space

Partner with the Executive Director, National Programs, and Development teams to grow and diversify financial resources for the local program portfolio

Lead prospecting and proposal development for new programs and initiatives

Identify potential industry and non-industry funding opportunities, including new and innovative funding models

Keep the Executive Director and Development team member informed on program priorities, progress, and funding needs

Proven ability in grant proposal writing and securing grant funding opportunities through new and existing grants

Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to diverse audiences (e.g., stakeholders, patients, donors, community members)

Develop and execute an internal and external communications plan to highlight local program outcomes and impact

Collaborate with NKF’s Branding and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and visibility

Represent NKF as a subject matter expert and thought leader at conferences, community forums, and health sector meetings

Qualification

Health program deliveryPartnership developmentProject managementGrant proposal writingPublic speakingData analysisSoftware proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in health-related program delivery, public health initiatives, nonprofit or community engagement; or equivalent experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health programs

Proven experience in partnership development and relationship management with healthcare or public health organizations

Demonstrated project management experience, including managing budgets, events, and deadlines independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail

Experience with volunteer recruitment and management, preferably with healthcare or community-based professionals to ensure focus on the groups at highest risk for kidney disease

Strong analytical skills; experience using data and basic statistical analysis to inform decision-making

Proficiency with multiple software platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Salesforce, Canva and Smartsheet

Superior organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt when challenges arise

Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 25 lbs

Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed

Available for overnight business travel

Must have a valid driver's license