Program Manager - AFGHS TB Project, Malawi

About the role

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is seeking a Program Manager for its AFGHS-Jhpiego project in Malawi. The project supports the National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program by helping find, diagnose, treat and prevent tuberculosis and strengthen prevention of high-threat pathogens. Reporting to the Project Director, the incumbent coordinates programmatic, operational and administrative work, working with the Technical Advisor-TB, advisors, Ministry of Health counterparts, partners and district stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day programmatic support to the TB project, supporting the Project Director and Technical Advisor-TB in coordination and management
• Help develop and monitor annual work plans, implementation plans, schedules and budgets, and coordinate with finance, grants and operations teams on expenditure
• Coordinate implementation of IPC, TB prevention, screening, active case finding, diagnosis, treatment, contact investigation, preventive treatment and community-based TB services
• Facilitate collaboration among partners, district health offices and implementing partners, and track progress against targets and timelines
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports and provide logistical support for meetings, trainings and visits
• Support proposal development, strategic planning and the communication, learning and knowledge-sharing strategy

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in public health, international development, health sciences, social sciences, business administration or a related field; a master's degree is highly desirable
• Professional certification in program management (e.g. PMD Pro, PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project coordination or operational support for donor-funded public health or international development programs
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring and reporting
• Experience with TB, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases or health systems strengthening is highly desirable; familiarity with the Malawi health sector is an added advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English and professional proficiency in Chichewa; willingness to travel to all project areas across the three regions of Malawi

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with financial management principles for budgeting and expenditure tracking
• Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles

Applicants apply through the Jhpiego careers page with a single document containing a cover letter, resume and references. Selected candidates are subject to a pre-employment background investigation.