US Senior Program Manager
New York or Remote /
Programs /
Full-time
/ Hybrid
Global Health Corps
Since 2009, Global Health Corps (GHC) has built a network of 1150+ next gen leaders committed to transforming health systems. Through a robust fellowship and alumni program, GHC seeds the health sector with innovative and resilient young leaders and invests in them to grow and drive systems change across their careers. GHC serves as a critical talent pipeline for its partners, an entry point to global health for non-clinical leaders who join as fellows, and a leadership accelerator for alumni and their networks. GHC leaders are concentrated in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the U.S., but the network has a truly global reach across 40+ countries and 450+ health organizations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
At a time of organizational growth and experimentation, GHC is developing a new vision for its US-based programming. The United States Senior Program Manager (USPM) will play a critical role in contributing to the design and implementation of a re-imagined leadership development program for emerging health leaders in the United States. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer (CPO), this hire will bring energy for building something new, agility in moving between strategy and implementation, and the ability to cultivate connections and support the professional development of BIPOC and other historically underrepresented talent in health leadership roles.
Specifically, the US Senior Program Manager will:
- In close collaboration with the CPO, play a leadership role in designing, developing, and implementing a pilot program for a 12-month fellowship for emerging and underrepresented talent working within the domestic public health system.
- Manage the US Program Coordinator. Build an inclusive and results-oriented team culture that enables colleagues to learn, leverage their strengths, and achieve significant results.
- Oversee the development and continual refinement of systems and processes to recruit, select, and support fellows, with an eye on laying the foundation for scaling the program over time.
- Oversee fellow recruitment and selection process through developing strategies for outreach, creating promotional materials, managing the application database (Wizehive) and application vetting process, as well as ensuring data integrity and smooth user experience. Design recruitment strategies to engage historically underrepresented groups in health leadership roles.
- Build relationships with fellows, conduct regular check-ins to understand their professional needs, solicit their feedback, and provide ongoing coaching and support.
- In collaboration with the Director of Fellowships and other content developers, design and facilitate in-person and virtual events to foster community building and leadership development amongst the entire fellow class.
- Support networking and engagement of US public health organizations as recruitment and training partners.
- Support the work of the Director of Alumni and US Community Impact Senior Coordinator to build-out alumni programming, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
- Support the work of the Impact and Learning Manager to implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Collaborate with GHC's global team to share best practices and resources and regularly communicate updates about the US program.
- Support the development and communications teams to develop collateral for external stakeholders and to engage with key donors and strategic partners
- Oversee the development and allocation of the US program budget.
WHO YOU ARE
- An enthusiastic advocate for Global Health Corps’ mission and values. You are inspired to grow a successful program that is building a movement for global health equity. You thrive on a close-knit team that values shared integrity, inclusive collaboration, sustainable resilience, and continuous learning. An understanding and/or lived experience with health equity challenges in the US is a plus.
- An experienced manager and coach. You bring at least 4 years of experience managing full-time staff. You’re committed to developing the people around you, leveraging their strengths, and investing in their professional and personal growth. You are effective in coaching emerging leaders, supporting them to develop insights, and connecting them with critical resources to support their development.
- An energetic and adaptable program and systems builder. You bring at least 8 years of work experience in nonprofit program management or transferable roles, with exposure to program design, systems-building, and group facilitation. You bring excitement for building something new and “figuring it out” along the way. Experience with fellowship/leadership development programs is a plus.
- A “big picture” thinker with the ability to implement tactically. You approach program development through an analytical and data-driven lens and are hands-on in translating strategy into tangible activities and goals. You integrate programmatic best practices with new thinking and approaches. You possess strong writing skills and the ability to convey complex ideas across a range of audiences.
- An inspiring storyteller. You’re comfortable and confident in front of key stakeholders. You’re able to communicate a vision and find opportunities to connect with others’ motivations and values.
- A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport easily and fosters long-term connections. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships with a range of personalities. You are a natural networker with the ability to deepen existing relationships and develop new ones.
- A tech-savvy and well-organized project manager. You are experienced in leading and prioritizing multiple projects and workstreams. You take pride in your work product and operate with high attention to detail. You are proficient in tracking and interpreting data to gain insights and make process improvements. Experience in Google Suite, Asana, and relational databases is a plus.
- An action-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative team member. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to stay focused and nimble in a dynamic environment. You work effectively across teams, time zones, and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
SALARY RANGE: $85,000- $90,000
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS
This position may work from anywhere in the Northeastern region of the US, with the option to work from GHC's New York City office. This position requires domestic travel (1-2x/quarter) and international travel (1-2x/year.) Compensation is competitive and includes an excellent benefits package with medical/dental/vision/life and short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending, 18 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, 5 wellness days, 11 paid holidays, 401K plan with employer match, professional development stipend, and flexible scheduling.
APPLY
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) your resume, and 2) a cover letter that explains why Global Health Corps’ work excites you and why this role is a fit for you. In your cover letter, please also highlight your experience with public health and your program design experience. Please address your cover letter to John Cape, Chief Program Officer. We review applications on a rolling basis.
GHC believes in the power of diverse, inclusive teams to accelerate progress toward equity. We encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color that represent the global majority to apply for this role. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2023
Global Health Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
We embrace and value diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious, gender, and other identities. We represent varied professional backgrounds, collaborating across fields and sectors to form a powerful, close-knit network of changemakers. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective leaders in the health equity movement, and engage with the world with dignity and respect.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
