Program Manager (HIV and TB)

About the role

Save the Children is recruiting two Program Managers (HIV and TB) for its GFATM thematic programme, based at the Yangon head office. The post holder provides technical assistance, quality assurance and management oversight of sub-recipients' grants, including activity implementation and fund use for the HIV and TB portion of the grant managed by the Head of HIV and TB Programs. The role reports to the Head of HIV and TB Programs, has no financial approval authority and involves frequent travel (up to 6 days per month).

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to sub-recipients, including policy advice, disease control strategy and operational plans, and ensure grants follow national guidelines and treatment protocols.
• Monitor and guide sub-recipients and community-based organisations so that projects are technically sound, aligned with work plans and national standards, and support community-led organisations in capacity building.
• Analyse quarterly results of work plans and budget expenditure, review budgets and work plans semi-annually, and recommend actions to the Head of HIV and TB Programs.
• Support data management, reporting in DHIS2, quarterly stock reports, commodity consumption forecasts and PUDR reporting.
• Represent the programme to government, the UN and other international agencies and donors, and contribute to technical strategic groups and working groups.
• Coordinate with the counterpart Program Manager, supervise and coach Senior Program Coordinators, and lead technical sessions and site visits.

Required profile

• MD or MBBS degree; a Master's in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of steadily increasing seniority, including 3 years of program management and technical experience in HIV and TB, with prior supervisory experience.
• Grants management experience preferred; previous donor-funded project experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Child safeguarding Level 2 applies, requiring a criminal record self-declaration.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Workshop facilitation and training delivery.
• Strategic thinking, evaluation and time management.
• Understanding of national and international HIV and TB issues, including MDR-TB, prevention, care and treatment.

Applicants apply with a cover letter and CV as a single document, including current remuneration and salary expectations.