Senior Technical Program Manager at Jembi Health Systems

Details of the Position

• Jembi seeks to appoint an accomplished and well-qualified Senior Program Manager (SPM) or Senior Technical Program Manager (STPM) at the Manager or Senior Manager level (depending on qualifications, experience and competencies), to manage several digital health, information systems, technology and development programs and projects within the public health ecosystem in South Africa and other countries in Africa.
• The successful candidate will work within the Digital Health Programs, reporting to the Programs Director, and be responsible for one or more program areas. This will include guiding activities, implementing agreed approaches, policies and plans; planning and being accountable for program deliverables (including risk assessment, resource allocations, budgets); communicating work planned and delivered to key stakeholders; managing and developing program strategies, budgets, technology, analyses and organizational processes to compete and succeed in a complex and changing environment.
• The (S)(T)PM will work with other experienced program and technical program managers and country coordinators to develop and manage programs, in collaboration with Jembi’s world-class Developer teams and Technical Specialists. The ideal candidate has strong management experience and either a medical or public health background with informatics skills/interests, or a strong information systems development background with experience/interest in the non-profit public healthcare area.
• The Senior Senior Program Manager will be responsible for efficient management of Jembi’s digital health programs. Different aspects of the core deliverables may include healthcare systems change management and interpretation of healthcare system specifications into technology requirements.
• The Senior Program Manager is a field authority and strategist, specializing in leading teams through the formulation and execution of program plans, strategies and functions.
• The wide variety of tasks performed by the Senior Program Manager will include: defining TORs for projects; managing program level risks; account management; relationship management between employees and external consultants; handling daily staff assignments; planning and administering budgets; controlling income and revenue across programs; evaluation and report writing and, managing sensitive communication strategies across geographically dispersed locations in South Africa.
• Directing, defining and coordinating program resources and issues, are key functions in the Senior Program Manager role. Establishing objectives, developing requirements, planning schedules and estimating costs are considered paramount tasks.

Requirements of the Position

• Relevant tertiary level training and advanced knowledge in digital health, medicine, public health, computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Five to ten years’ experience in a relevant management, academic or international position, working with highly-skilled professionals and/or managers in health information systems, with cross-cultural experience
• Leadership skills including the ability to innovate and strategize in the domain of health information systems
• Management skills, including the ability to develop and manage a team of technical and programme management professionals
• Ability to represent Jembi at a relevant level with donors, government, international organisations and partners
• Excellent English language proficiency
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Attributes

• Masters degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
• Ability to conduct implementation research and write high quality reports
• Knowledge and experience of health systems strengthening and health information systems development in low resource settings as well as the priorities and programmes of international donors
• Programme and project management skills and experience, including project development, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, narrative and financial reporting
• Knowledge and/or experience of establishing country offices, strategy development, programme implementation, operational management and resourcing
• Knowledge of rules and procedures, as well as experience in budgeting and development of grant and project proposals, for international funding agencies such as CDC, USAID, PEPFAR, EU, WHO, UNICEF etc.
• Proficiency in other Southern African languages is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and ambiguous environment, managing and responsible for multiple complex projects and teams. Proven hands-on experience in performing and taking-over multiple functions within the program and delivery teams, to ensure delivery schedules are met while maintaining highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.

Remuneration:

•  Jembi offers a highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What we offer:

Jembi attracts top talent and offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with accomplished professionals at the forefront of global digital health and developing innovative programs in low resource settings. This position may be based remotely for the right candidates. An opportunity to travel in Africa and make a real difference to strengthening health in low resource settings..