[Hiring] Program Manager @Evidence Action

Role Description

Every year, there are over 200,000 stillbirths and newborn deaths and over 100,000 instances of disability among newborns because of a preventable infection; maternal syphilis. In fact, the infection causes more stillbirths and newborn deaths than pediatric HIV, yet receives only a fraction of the resources.

Through our Syphilis-Free Start (SFS) program, our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis. We've already reached mothers across Liberia, Zambia, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire, with new pilots underway in Indonesia and are continuing to scope our programs in additional geographies.

Reporting to our Associate Director, you will lead Evidence Action's work to test what else the SFS model can do. You will shape the design and rigorous assessment of new theories of change for the program, looking at:

• New health outcomes the model could credibly deliver
• New platforms through which maternal syphilis testing and treatment could be delivered
• New geographies and health system contexts where our model might fit

The role combines program design leadership with strong monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis skills, and is accountable for producing clear, evidence-based recommendations on whether and how each new direction should be pursued at scale.

Qualifications

• A Masters in public health, epidemiology, statistics, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in global health programs, with both program management experience and a monitoring, learning, and evaluation (MLE) background in LMIC contexts.
• Experience designing program models for new interventions or pilots, and defining how to measure them (indicators, data collection, and evaluation approach).
• Experience using evidence to make recommendations to continue, adapt, or stop a program.
• Experience managing routine data collection and analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills and data analysis (proficiency in Stata, R, or equivalent preferred).
• Experience operating as both a program lead and an MLE lead.
• Ability to adapt communication style for teams at different skill levels and across different cultural contexts.
• Experience producing clear, decision-oriented reports for program and donor audiences.
• Ability to manage complex and interdependent projects and build structured, but flexible, processes.
• Enjoy building processes from ambiguity and adapting approaches to available infrastructure and systems.
• French language skills, both spoken and written, is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Track the antenatal diagnostic landscape and maintain an informed view on emerging products.
• Assess candidate technologies against operational realities of program contexts.
• Design and lead introduction pilots for selected technologies.
• Synthesize pilot findings into clear, decision-oriented assessments.
• Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis, in collaboration with the MLE team.
• Develop concrete recommendations for program adaptation.
• Serve as Evidence Action's primary point of contact with Ministries of Health and other stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage local implementing partners and contractors.
• Share findings and recommendations with Ministries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive international health care.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with a matching component.
• Generous and flexible leave options.
• Other employee perks on a reimbursement basis.

Company Description

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health.

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.