Program Manager- Global Health

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Alfred Health is committed to improving the lives of patients, their families and broader communities and strive for excellence through research education and collaborative teamwork. 

Full-time at 40 hours per week, highly flexible roster Multi-year project with initial one year appointment 5 weeks annual leave and additional 12 days ADO’s Classification: HS5 plus super and salary packaging with Maxxia Great Staff Benefits

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join us as the Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Initiative (RECSI) Program Manager. This brand-new role will deliver a complex, multi-stream program within the Partnership for a Healthy Region program, which aims to enhance emergency and critical care provision in Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, and from Fiji as a hub for the Pacific Region.

As the RECSI Program Manager, you will oversee the comprehensive implementation of the program, ensuring adherence to project budgets, timelines, governance, and program requirements. Working closely with the RECSI Clinical Leads for Critical Care and Emergency Care, you will report to the RECSI Governance Committee which will be co-chaired by the Program Directors of both Emergency and Intensive care.

Key Capabilities

Demonstrated experience and aptitude in international program or project management, stakeholder engagement, financial management, proposal development, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, cultural competency, and ethical practices.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

A Tertiary qualification in international development, global health, public health, public policy, social sciences, or related disciplines. A minimum of five years’ experience in implementing global health, public health, or international development projects with strong project management skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively and manage complex and diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of cultural competency for working in diverse Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) with the ability to navigate various cultural landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Project planning and management: Design, develop, and coordinate project plans, briefings, reports, and presentations that align seamlessly with RECSI objectives. Ensure strict adherence to established timelines, budgets, and contractual obligations whilst meeting the specific needs of consortium partners. Stakeholder engagement: Cultivate and maintain robust, enabling relationships with partner organisations, in-country providers, clinicians, and staff. Identify and onboard new partners as needed, using appropriate contracts and agreements. Financial oversight and control: Accountability for preparing and thoroughly reviewing budgets for project-related costs. Exercise diligence in closely monitoring project expenditures to ensure optimal financial control and implement strict compliance within financial guidelines. Monitoring, evaluation, and learning: Working closely with advisors and partners to coordinate activities in line with contractual requirements. Content and communication: To develop and deliver impactful content to facilitate proactive transparent communication regarding project activities.This approach requires the ability to engage stakeholders effectively and enhance project visibility appropriately. Reporting and management of documentation: Lead the revision and finalisation of funding proposals, submissions, reports, and sub-contracts in collaboration with project Committees. Establish and maintain templates, procedures, and documentation in accordance with guidelines. Data analysis and quality improvement: Collaborate with all stakeholders to capture and analyze project data, inform quality improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to best-practice standards across several agendas.

Additional Responsibilities

Liaise with relevant stakeholders to facilitate program inputs and outputs related to Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Undertake additional responsibilities delegated within the reasonable scope of this position. The role may require onsite support of clinicians and stakeholders. This will require the position to work on-site in Melbourne and travel to other sites in Australia and potentially to travel internationally to countries involved in the program.

Staff Benefits

Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff Access to health and wellbeing incentives Discounted health insurance

Application Process

Submit your application via the portal including a cover letter addressing how your experience and skills align with the position responsibilities, along with your resume.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please double-check that your cover letter has been uploaded to the application portal.

Join our team and be part of an exciting new project dedicated to improving healthcare in Timor-Leste and the Pacific Regions.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jessica Hocking on je.hocking@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11pm on Tuesday the 2nd of January, 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.



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