Department: Global Innovation Pool
Reports To: Country Director
About PharmAccess
PharmAccess is committed to breaking the cycle of inequity in healthcare across sub-Saharan Africa, where poor systems, lack of trust, and limited access to financing prevent progress toward Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC).
Since 2001, PharmAccess has worked to foster a virtuous cycle of trust between public and private health sector players, boosting resources and improving service delivery. By leveraging digital technologies and data-driven solutions, PharmAccess aims to put patients at the centre of healthcare, improving access, quality, and affordability.
Our approach is to spark transformative health systems innovations that can be replicated and adopted by others, focusing on connecting patients and care professionals to financial protection and better quality of care.
The Position
The Program Director is responsible for business development, strategic leadership and oversight of the portfolio of projects at the regional/national level. This role ensures that the portfolio aligns with the organization’s goals and is implemented effectively within the local context. The Program Director will manage multiple project teams, guide cross-solution learning, and foster strategic partnerships to address key barriers to Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC).
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic leadership
Develop the local portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and addressing local
healthcare challenges, in collaboration with the Solution Leads.
• Portfolio oversight
Oversee the execution of multiple projects, ensuring that they align with the local context and organizational objectives, and ensuring the timely execution of activities, managing risks, and addressing challenges as they arise. Foster continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the portfolio to maximize impact.
• Stakeholder & partnership engagement
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, establishing and nurturing relationships with key local, regional, and international stakeholders, including healthcare providers, government agencies, and business partners. Identify new partnership opportunities. Represent PharmAccess in relevant forums and advocacy initiatives.
• Resource mobilization
Ensure optimal use of funds, people, and materials to meet project objectives. Lead efforts in resource mobilization by identifying new funding opportunities and securing financial and operational support for ongoing and future initiatives.
• Impact monitoring
Help define and track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to monitor the impact and success of the project portfolio. Ensure that performance data is regularly reviewed and ensure that projects meet predefined objectives and deliver measurable outcomes that contribute to Universal Healthcare Coverage.
• Team leadership
Lead and mentor the teams responsible for executing projects, fostering a high-performance culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation. Oversee the hiring and development of staff to ensure the right talent is in place to achieve strategic goals.
• Escalation & problem resolution
Manage the escalation of critical issues and risks that may hinder the success of the portfolio, ensuring prompt resolution while keeping leadership informed.
Qualification & Requirements
• A degree in a health-related field (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related disciplines).
• Proven experience as a tech entrepreneur.
• At least 8 years in a senior management role, ideally within healthcare or digital health sectors, managing large-scale portfolios at the country or regional level.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, including barriers to Universal Healthcare Coverage and the role of digital health solutions in overcoming them.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving collaborative, impact-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource allocation.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex environments and drive transformative change.
• Knowledge of relevant local and global healthcare regulations, digital health innovations, and emerging trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
How to apply
Suitable candidates should submit:
• A one page summary of qualifications and experience, indicating how you meet the competencies for the position.
• Your CV
The deadline for applying for this position is Friday, March 14, 2025. For more information please see the website www.pharmaccess.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.