Manager, Program & Operations – Women’s and Newborn Health

• Support the sustainable introduction of medical devices, including AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound, for maternal and newborn health
• Provide technical support to CHAI country teams, ministries of health, and national stakeholders
• Monitor emerging evidence, partner activities, and best practices for AI-enabled tools in maternal and newborn health
• Translate CHAI's market stewardship approach into implementation strategies
• Develop country-specific understanding of context, priorities, and implementation plans
• Use data and evidence to inform policymaking, service delivery models, research priorities, and AI development
• Develop assessment tools, procurement specifications, costing models, quantification tools, and data dashboards
• Structure and execute multifaceted, multistakeholder project workstreams
• Coordinate timely project execution, identify and mitigate risks, and track milestones
• Prepare donor reports, presentations, and technical briefs
• Review and rationalize funding requests, work plans, and budgets
• Contribute to case studies, guidance documents, and knowledge products
• Support manufacturer engagement and consolidate market intelligence
• Support global multi-donor coordination and alignment of funders, manufacturers, and implementing partners
• Serve as a point of contact for AI developers, research partners, global CHAI teams, and other project partners
• Represent CHAI in technical working groups and coordination meetings
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships and shape materials for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to team culture-building and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of six years of experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment, or a master's degree in a related field with a minimum of four years of such experience
• Experience working directly with government counterparts on health systems strengthening, digital health, or new product introduction strongly preferred
• Knowledge of maternal and newborn health clinical management and service delivery, ultrasound and imaging technology, and/or medical device regulatory pathways is an asset
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria or Rwanda, strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple workstreams, budgets, and timelines with minimal supervision
• Ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations and effective communications for government and donor stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills
• Fluency with artificial intelligence
• Based in Nigeria, Rwanda, or another CHAI program country in Africa
• Willingness to travel frequently and for extended periods to focal countries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to shifting timelines and priorities
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, and technology partners
• Willingness to work with a geographically dispersed, matrixed team across multiple time zones
• Respect for cultural differences; exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI's mission
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Telecommute/remote work
• Equal employment opportunity environment
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
• Opportunity to work with a global, geographically dispersed team
• Global and in-country professional/strategic engagement opportunities