Program Manager, Sub-Saharan Regional Hub Global Pediatric Medicine

Overview

St. Jude Global Pediatric Medicine is seeking a dedicated Regional Hub Program Manager to plan and execute programs and projects in the second regional hub, which will be in Johannesburg, South Africa. This hub will drive the work of SJG’s Sub-Saharan Africa Region, which has partnerships with more than 57 institutions across 14 countries in the region. The Program Manager will develop and manage regional partner relationships, work closely with the Regional Hub Director, and oversee the Regional Programs Hub team members.

Because this is a new position, the responsibilities will evolve over time, which means that the Program Manager will have an opportunity to shape their role.

The Program Manager will initially be hired in the United States but is expected to relocate to South Africa when the Hub opens, which is planned for early 2026. The role eventually requires a physical presence in the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Hub office in Johannesburg, providing on-the-ground leadership for Hub programs, ensuring work is effective, efficient, and aligned with the St.

Jude brand and mission. There are no exceptions to this, so candidates who are not able to move to South Africa should not apply for this position.

Important note: This opportunity is part of a growing regional program within St. Jude Global and responsibilities may evolve over time.

• Playing a leading role in the strategic planning, management, and execution of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program, including defining objectives, approaches, goals, governance mechanisms, resource deployment, periodic reviews, contingency planning, and periodic reporting and communication.
• Driving outreach and engagement with regional collaborators (e.g., St. Jude Global Alliance members, governments, and strategic partner organizations such as the World Health Organization).
• Managing relationships with a range of stakeholders inside St. Jude, including facilitating connections between internal groups and partners in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Overseeing the regional hub program team members, managing their performance and development.
• Developing and evaluating Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program success metrics, providing complex data analysis and interpretation, and developing program-related reports for senior leadership.
• Managing and executing project budgets and contracts.
• Ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional policies and practices.
• Overseeing end-to-end development of internal and external facing events, including strategy, concepts, calendar, and timelines.

• Exhibits strategic thinking and execution capabilities to support program planning and coordination, with a strong understanding of customer needs and program objectives.
• Builds effective relationships and is a model representative of an organization.
• Employs structured and systemic problem-solving approaches to tackle complex challenges.
• Has strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Synthesizes data from quantitative and qualitative sources to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Holds knowledge of the Sub-Saharan Africa global health landscape; knowledge of pediatric oncology and related diseases in the region is a plus.
• Has strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to carry out broad assignments with minimal supervision.
• Has strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Is dynamic and flexible to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and the ability to travel internationally.
• Has the ability to adapt work schedule, with prior notice, to accommodate meetings in multiple time zones.

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in program management and delivery;
• 5+ years of experience preferred;
• Experience building relationships with diverse actors across an ecosystem for collaboration and program delivery;
• Experience designing and managing programs with focus on…