Director of Africa Programs-Leadership Development

Global Health Corps

Since 2009, Global Health Corps (GHC) has built a network of 1200+ 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.

The Director of Africa Programs is a key member of the Global Programs team who works closely with staff across countries to develop and implement GHC’s newest fellowship, the Africa Leadership Accelerator (ALA), and to build out GHC’s customized leadership and management development programs for global health organizations.

This role oversees all aspects of the ALA, including fellow recruitment and selection, onboarding, monthly virtual learning series, and in-person retreats and events. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring that fellows have an impactful experience from the moment they are accepted as GHC fellows to the day they complete the fellowship and transition into our alumni community. 

Additionally, this role will contribute to the strategic development and implementation of GHC’s customized leadership and management development programs. Initially, this includes supporting the design of the business model, including designing new program offerings. Over time, they will manage a portfolio of projects, which includes meeting with potential clients, drafting proposals, designing and facilitating new programs.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Director of Africa Programs will be directly supported by the Fellowship Program Associate. They will work closely with Africa country leadership and program team counterparts in the U.S.

The Director of Africa Programs will have significant demonstrated expertise in adult and experiential learning, program design and facilitation, and is skilled in building relationships across diverse communities. Candidates should have prior experience designing and facilitating leadership and management programs for early and mid-career leaders. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategy
• Lead the development and execution of the Africa Leadership Accelerator program strategy, including fellow recruitment and selection strategy, program design and implementation, program policies and protocols, stakeholder communication, etc.
• Partner closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure the Africa Leadership Accelerator is aligned and integrated with GHC’s full program portfolio, including the U.S. Leadership Accelerator, alumni program, and our impact strategy
• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to build out GHC’s customized leadership and management development programs, by designing and marketing programs to global health partners
• Collaborate with the community impact team to design and implement a robust M&E framework to measure the impact of GHC’s programming
• Coordinate with the development team to support donor solicitations and reporting

Curriculum Design

• Design and manage in-person and virtual leadership and management workshops and retreats for fellows, partner organizations and clients
• Curate and develop tools and resources for fellows, partners organizations and clients
• Support country teams in designing bespoke programming for their local stakeholders
• Manage relationships with GHC training partners and vendors 

Facilitation

• Facilitate GHC leadership and management workshops at fellow retreats, partner meetings, and for project-based clients
• Prepare GHC staff to facilitate programming through preparatory meetings, facilitator resource development, and coaching

Program Management

• Develop project plans, manage implementation, and regularly communicate with stakeholders across the organization for major projects including, but not limited to: fellow recruitment and selection, fellow onboarding, budget management, training logistics, client management, etc.
• Oversee administrative processes to ensure fellows are well-informed and supported throughout the fellowship (e.g. updating the Community Portal, GHC’s online platform; managing fellow email listservs; drafting email templates for fellow and partner communications) 
• Manage the Africa Leadership Accelerator and Global Programs budgets
• Support event managers in creating and monitoring event budgets 

Team Management

• Manage the Fellowship Program Associate, who supports the project management and program administration for the Africa Leadership Accelerator
• Hire and manage staff, interns and subcontractors. Ensure team thrives through effective management
• Regularly facilitate supervisory check-ins and team meetings
• Support staff professional development through performance evaluation, coaching, and mentorship

Travel

• Occasional international travel (up to 20%) is required. This includes travel for Africa Leadership Accelerator retreats (1-2x / year) and as required to facilitate client programs (estimated 3-4x / year). Occasional domestic travel expected in-country to attend and facilitate programming and stakeholder meetings (estimated 1x / quarter).

Competencies and Qualifications

• Program Design and Impact: Expertise in human-centered design and creating strategies that drive measurable program outcomes.
• Adult Learning and Curriculum Development: Proven ability to develop and implement adult learning programs, with a focus on leadership development.
• Leadership and Peeople Management: Skilled in managing, mentoring, and developing diverse teams to achieve high performance and growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills for building strategic partnerships and driving collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
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Professional Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in program management within the social impact or global health sector, with a focus on designing and delivering adult learning and leadership development programs, preferably for early to mid-career professionals.
• Experience managing a team or working as a coach.
• Experience using design thinking principles to create programs that address specific needs and drive meaningful impact.
• Experience using data to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience in the global health or social impact sector in Africa.
• Comfort working with diverse, multicultural groups of learners.
• Knowledge of budget management and financial planning for programs.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.

Location

This hybrid-remote position is in East/Southern Africa (preferred, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia). GHC does not sponsor work permits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country from which they are applying to work.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive. GHC offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation days, 5 wellness days, a professional development stipend, and flexible scheduling. We will share country-specific salary and benefits details during the recruitment process.

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. 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 who represent the global majority to apply for this role. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here.

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.