Program Officer, Health Workforce

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

. Provide direct day-to-day programmatic and administrative grant management for grantees across 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 a strong focus on managing multiple workstreams, stakeholder relationships, and compliance. Proficient in budgeting, financial reporting, and health systems programming, particularly in the African context.

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Program ManagementGrant ManagementBudgeting And Financial ReportingHealth Systems StrengtheningStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Grant DocumentationDue Diligence ProcessesBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingHealth Workforce ProgrammingPublic Health ExpertiseCommunity Health KnowledgeMonitoring And EvaluationPortfolio TrackingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Grant Management ToolsTracking DashboardsFinancial Reporting TemplatesInitiative Administration Manual

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree In Public HealthWork Authorization Eligibility For Ghana

Industry Keywords

Global HealthInternational DevelopmentDonor-Funded ProgramsCultural Context In AfricaHealth Systems Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct day-to-day programmatic and administrative grant management for grantees across an assigned portfolio of 3–4 countries
Manage investments through their full life cycle, from planning through close-out
Serve as the primary point of contact for grantees in the portfolio
Execute grant management processes and problem-solve with implementers
Escalate technical, financial, or compliance issues to the appropriate lead
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 implementer due diligence, manage document collection, and support due diligence reports
Review draft concept notes and provide technical and strategic input
Track donor feedback and coordinate revision cycles with country partners
Hold routine check-in meetings as implementers develop work plans and budgets
Support investment recommendations, including work plans, budgets, theory of change, and results framework
Track planning processes and proactively resolve bottlenecks
Conduct routine grantee check-ins, review reports, and resolve or escalate issues
Monitor work plan and budget execution against approved terms
Collect and review narrative and financial reports
Maintain portfolio-level tracking dashboards
Flag technical implementation issues and support corrective action plans
Confirm contractual obligations are met at close-out
Compile final reports, deliverables, lessons learned, and outstanding issues for initiative-wide close-out and learning

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
Problem-solving skills
Expertise in health systems strengthening, public health, community health, health workforce, PHC, MNCH, and/or related area(s)
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 the applicable work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity environment
Diversity and inclusion commitment
International travel opportunity