Health Program Activity Manager

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Health Programs Activity Manager. The Office of Health Programs (OHP) serves as the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy’s (GHSD) central office for health program implementation and oversight. OHP protects Americans and enhances U.S. security and prosperity by providing technical leadership and award management for lifesaving global health programs. OHP advances international efforts to combat HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal and child health challenges that threaten global stability and U.S. interests.

OHP ensures that U.S. investments in global health achieve measurable results.

OHP staff collaborate with foreign governments, organizations, industry, and non-governmental actors to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and reduce morbidity and mortality among children, mothers, and families. The Office develops, implements, and coordinates health program policies and initiatives that promote well-governed country health systems capable of responding to the needs of their people and acting responsibly within the international system.

OHP also leads efforts to coordinate health programming with other global donors, support the scale-up of evidence-based best practices, and build self-sufficient health systems abroad. Through this work, OHP saves lives, fosters global health security, and advances U.S. national, economic, and health interests.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

The Health Program Activity Manager will provide technical, strategic, and operational support for the design and management of complex health program funding mechanisms and related award processes. This position will help strengthen OHP’s ability to launch, manage, and transition new awards while ensuring compliance, accountability, and effective implementation.

• Support the design and development of new program instruments, including Innovation funding, Faith Initiative, G2G awards, and other mechanisms as assigned
• Advise on award design and awarding processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and alignment with Department objectives
• Facilitate transitions to new State Department funding mechanisms by providing technical guidance, coordination, and capacity-building support to relevant stakeholders
• Support future award management, including implementation oversight, monitoring, reporting, and compliance
• Develop and disseminate guidance documents, tools, standard operating procedures, and training materials related to new instruments and award management
• Engage with internal teams, implementing partners, grantees, faith-based organizations, partner governments, and other stakeholders to support successful implementation and sustainability
• Provide technical input on risk areas, operational challenges, and implementation bottlenecks, and recommend practical solutions
• Document lessons learned and best practices and recommend improvements to strengthen future mechanisms and award implementation
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for Bureau leadership and other stakeholders
• Coordinate across offices and teams to ensure award planning and implementation are integrated with broader Bureau priorities and processes

• Design frameworks, guidance documents, and other documentation required to support the design and award of new program instruments
• Award management plans, monitoring tools, and oversight reports
• Training materials, job aids, and records of capacity-building sessions for stakeholders
• Transition plans and technical support documentation for new State Department mechanisms
• Regular progress reports and a final summary report detailing achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address challenges.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, management, and oversight of a diverse range of funding instruments, including grants,…