Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder, with a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.
Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deep-rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry knowledge that can help entrepreneurs and innovators create thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Windhoek (Namibia) and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and supported a portfolio of over 120 companies, including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.
Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deep-rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry knowledge that can help entrepreneurs and innovators create thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions.
The Co-Creation Center’s Design for Health (DFH) practice is dedicated to harnessing innovation to improve health outcomes across Africa. We design and scale solutions that address critical health challenges, fostering a thriving ecosystem of health technology innovation. Through the application of design thinking, DFH collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop human-centered and effective solutions that empower communities and address their health needs. Combining public health expertise with cutting-edge technology and design, DFH is committed to
improving health outcomes across the continent. This is done through four main functions:
Encourage health technology startups
Strengthen human-centered design (HCD) skills and lead HCD-focused projects
Conduct high-quality research
Foster a thriving community of practice and advance relevant research
Job Description
Job Purpose
We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated Senior Program Manager to join our team in the Design for Health practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of health innovation programs, ensuring they align with our mission to transform African health systems through design thinking and technology solutions. This position requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about health innovation and able to lead effective programs with diverse stakeholders and sectors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Management
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of health innovation programs and other initiatives within the Design for Health practice. Ensure that all programs are aligned with the practice’s overall strategic objectives. Develop project management documentation, including work plans, and monitor their implementation.
Oversee the day-to-day management of program operations, including timelines, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure successful program execution and outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including health sector leaders, NGOs, government agencies, and financial partners. Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as community, communications, startup support, investments, and other units to ensure effective program implementation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders and ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the program lifecycle. Represent the design for health practice in meetings and workshops as appropriate.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Support the completion and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program success and impact. Provide program progress reports to key stakeholders, including project sponsors and government officials, for timely decision-making. Supports the Design for Health team in developing performance measures for programs and their monitoring. Monitor program performance against established goals and provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders. Perform data analysis and present results in a clear and actionable format. Measure and track progress against program key performance indicators (KPIs) and meet reporting requirements of funding agencies and stakeholders. Measure, track, report and optimize program results and progress. Support and lead the communications team to deliver engaging and impactful content that highlights CCHUB’s health programs and beneficiary successes (e.g., program highlights, interviews, highlights of community members, thought leadership content, etc.) )
Innovation and strategic development
Stay informed about industry trends, technological advances and policy changes that can impact healthcare innovation and design. Contribute to the development of new program initiatives and strategies to advance health innovation across Africa. Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within program teams. Team Management and Capacity Building
Lead and supervise a team of program managers, interns, and volunteers. Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values ​​diversity and inclusion. Research, Academic Writing and Thought Leadership
Lead and contribute to research activities that inform the design, implementation and scale of healthcare innovation programs. Support the development of articles and reports in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to position DFH as a thought leader in healthcare technology and innovation. Keep current with the latest research in healthcare innovation, public health and technology to support program development and inform policy discussions. New Opportunities and Strategic Partnerships
Support the identification of new business opportunities, funding sources and strategic partnerships to expand DFH’s impact and reach. Lead and actively support the development of proposals, grant applications and concepts
Support the Practice Manager in developing business development strategies aligned with DFH’s objectives. Conduct effective stakeholder mapping of potential donors, partners and collaborators to improve DFH’s visibility and financial sustainability. Design new programs
Qualifications
Education:
A Master’s degree in public health, business administration, innovation management, or a similar field is preferred. Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in project and program management, preferably in the health, innovation or technology sectors. Strong knowledge of African health systems and health technology innovation
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders and achieve objectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Passionate about technology, startups, innovation, with an understanding of the technology ecosystem
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to measure the impact of programs. Proficient in project management tools, Microsoft and Google Suite. For more information and to apply, go to: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Co-creationHub/744000034986743-senior-programme-manager-health-sector-.