Program Manager, Health Workforce

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

. Provide direct day-to-day programmatic and administrative grant management for grantees within an assigned portfolio of 3–4 countries .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • GhanaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and grant management within global health and international development, with strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in navigating due diligence processes and managing multiple concurrent workstreams across diverse cultural and political contexts.

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Program ManagementGrant ManagementBudgeting And Financial ReportingStakeholder EngagementHealth Systems Strengthening

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Hard Skills

Grant DocumentationDue Diligence ProcessesBudget ExecutionFinancial ReportingTracking SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsHealth Workforce ProgrammingPublic Health ExpertiseCommunity Health KnowledgeMNCH Expertise

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Grant Management ToolsPortfolio Tracking Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree In Public HealthAdvanced Degree In NursingAdvanced Degree In MedicineAdvanced Degree In Community Health

Industry Keywords

Global HealthInternational DevelopmentDonor-Funded ProgramsCultural Context In AfricaPrivate Philanthropies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct day-to-day programmatic and administrative grant management for grantees within an assigned portfolio of 3–4 countries
Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees, executing processes, problem-solving with implementers, and escalating technical, financial, or compliance issues
Support development of grant management tools and materials, including budget and financial reporting templates and the initiative administration manual
Coordinate with country-level planning partners to guide planning, align with funding parameters, and track progress
Coordinate due diligence for proposed implementers, manage document collection, and support due diligence reports
Review concept notes, provide technical and strategic input, track donor feedback, and coordinate revisions
Conduct check-in meetings as implementers develop work plans and budgets
Compile investment recommendations, including work plans, budgets, theory of change, and results framework
Track planning processes and proactively resolve delays and bottlenecks
Conduct routine grantee check-ins, review reports, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary
Monitor work plan and budget execution against approved terms
Collect and review narrative and financial reports and maintain portfolio tracking dashboards
Flag implementation issues, support problem-solving, and support corrective action plans
Confirm contractual obligations are met and compile final reports and deliverables
Compile lessons learned and outstanding issues for initiative-wide close-out and learning processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in program/grant management, ideally in global health, international development, or donor-funded programs
Expertise in managing multiple concurrent workstreams and country relationships, including relationships with government and partner stakeholders, and serving as the primary point of contact for grantees
Familiarity with due diligence processes, grant documentation, and budgeting and/or financial reporting
Strong organizational and tracking skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Expertise in health systems strengthening, public health, community health, health workforce, PHC, MNCH, and/or related areas
Knowledge of health workforce and health systems programming in East, West, and/or Southern Africa
Experience working with private philanthropies, grant-making, and donor reporting
Knowledge and understanding of the cultural, political, and economic context in African countries; lived experience preferred
Advanced degree in nursing, midwifery, medicine, public health, community health, health policy/systems/financing, or a related field preferred
Willingness to travel regularly internationally
English fluency required
Working French or Portuguese is an advantage
Work authorization eligibility for Ghana or another eligible location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity environment
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Regular international travel opportunity