The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing GHC’s U.S. and Africa Leadership Accelerator fellowships, driving program design, innovation, and execution in close collaboration with the Directors of U.S. and Africa Programs.

They shape program strategy and vision, ensuring alignment with GHC’s mission while maximizing growth and impact.

The CPO provides strategic oversight in defining the structure, frameworks, and operating model for GHC’s programs, ensuring they are impactful, mission-driven, and financially sustainable. Additionally, they lead the development and implementation of GHC’s customized leadership and management development programs, including shaping the business model, designing new program offerings, and managing a portfolio of projects—engaging potential clients, drafting proposals, designing curriculum and facilitating high-impact leadership initiatives.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Country Leadership Team (CLT), the CPO partners with the CEO, COO, and senior leaders to drive GHC’s global strategy and execution. They play a critical role in strengthening partnerships, operations, and organizational sustainability while collaborating with the Development team to advance fundraising efforts and secure program funding. A trusted thought partner, coach, and communicator, the CPO champions leadership development, strengthens GHC’s brand positioning and thought leadership, and contributes to institutional growth. Through strategic execution and resource mobilization, they ensure GHC’s programs remain high-impact, mission-aligned, and financially resilient.

Roles & Responsibilities Executive leadership

● Collaborate with the CEO and COO and other organizational leaders in strategic planning and support the COO in annual goal-setting to drive organizational priorities.

● Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and in shaping GHC’s global impact, program vision, and long-term sustainability, ensuring alignment with mission, impact goals, and f inancial health.

● Serve as an Officer of the organization and liaise with the Board of Directors around programmatic strategy and partnerships. Strategic Partnership & Development

● Identify, cultivate and expand strategic relationships with donors, decision-makers, and industry leaders to enhance GHC’s influence, drive partnerships, and unlock new funding opportunities at both local and international levels.

● Participate in fundraising efforts in collaboration with the CEO, Development team, and Country Leads, ensuring a diversified and sustainable funding base to support GHC’s long-term programmatic goals.

● Oversee and expand customized leadership and management training programs; build out client base; coordinate curricula and program design and staff delivery.

● Strengthen GHC’s visibility and influence by representing the organization at high-impact forums, including conferences, panels, advisory boards, and strategic committees. Programs

● Oversee the U.S. and Africa Leadership Accelerator fellowships, including fellow recruitment and selection; curricula and program design and delivery; partner management and cost-share strategy and cross-team collaboration.

● Lead program innovation, design, piloting, and expansion, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and alignment with GHC’s mission.

● Establish robust internal systems, policies, and KPIs to measure programmatic impact, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous program improvement. Staff leadership

● Oversee Country Leadership Team, U.S. and Africa Directors of Programs and manage programs team staff across five countries: U.S., Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia and Uganda.

● Provide strong day-to-day leadership presence; steward staff engagement and commitment to supporting GHC’s cultural priority of building a trusting, respectful, and inclusive environment across staff location, background, and identity Cross-team collaboration

● Align organizational and team priorities by facilitating cross-functional collaboration and clear internal communication.

Ensure high-quality programmatic reporting to funders while partnering with Finance and the Impact team to drive strategic resource allocation and maintain financial sustainability.

● Lead high-impact special cross functional projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and program impact.

Who You Are

● An enthusiastic advocate for Global Health Corps’ mission and values. You are inspired to empower and support leaders building a movement for global health equity. You thrive on a close-knit team that values shared integrity, inclusive collaboration, sustainable resilience, and continuous learning.

● An empathetic leader and strong coach. Experience in leading and managing high performing teams to problem solve, craft solutions with stakeholder engagement (internal and external), by generating high quality outputs and outcomes with accuracy in compliance. Ability to credibly convene and influence diverse partners, frame issues, and facilitate high-quality decision-making around multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

● A strong communicator and relationship builder. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships with a range of personalities. You can f lex your strong written and verbal communication skills to adapt to audience, message, and delivery.

● A detail-oriented program manager with a systems mindset. You understand what details matter, and you get them right. You look for ways to make program systems simple, efficient, and user-friendly. You can turn a vision into tactical next steps for yourself and your teams.

● An action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team member. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to stay focused and nimble in a dynamic environment. You can create strategy but also willing to roll up your sleeves to get the work done. You work effectively across teams, time zones, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

● An Experienced executive with:

○ 15+ years of progressive senior management and leadership experience, including at an executive level ○ Deep experience in adult learning, leadership development, curricula design and delivery

○ Proven project manager with experience using team management tools (ie RASCI, MOCHA) and success in defining, tracking and meeting deadlines.

○ Experience in the social sector in Africa, and the U.S., preferably in public and global health.

○ Established track record of raising funds from public and private donors Work Eligibility GHC does not sponsor work permits.

Applicants must be authorized to work in one of the countries mentioned under ‘locations’.

Compensation and Benefits GHC offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation days, five wellness days, a professional development stipend, and flexible scheduling.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 and $130,000.

We will share country-specific details during the recruitment process.