Health/Emergency Program Manager
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a Health/Emergency Program Manager to lead complex health programming and emergency responses for their Country Program, requiring extensive travel and medical/public health expertise.
- Role
- Health/Emergency Program Manager
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a Health/Emergency Program Manager to provide technical oversight and leadership for complex public health programs and emergency response initiatives. The role involves managing project lifecycles, leading funding proposal development, and strengthening partnerships with local health authorities and organizations. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality program implementation, financial stewardship, and team development within the Country Program.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight and management for all Health/Emergency projects throughout the project cycle.
- Lead the development of funding proposals and contribute to budgeting and staffing plans.
- Supervise staff, manage team dynamics, and facilitate professional development and well-being.
- Oversee MEAL policy implementation and program learning to improve impact and innovation.
- Develop strategic partnerships with health authorities, donors, and humanitarian organizations.
What it takes
- Medical Doctor in General Medicine with a Master's in Public Health or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in health project management, including at least 3 years in developing countries.
- Proven experience in managing or contributing to Ebola outbreak response.
- Demonstrated expertise in public health emergency contexts and complex project management.
- Fluency in French required; Swahili is highly recommended and English is a plus.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Candidates must be a Medical Doctor with a Master's degree in Public Health and possess at least 5 years of health project management experience, specifically including Ebola response and public health emergency experience.
Does this role require travel?
Yes, the position requires the candidate to be willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time.
What languages are required?
Fluency in French is required for this role, while Swahili is highly recommended and English is considered a plus.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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