Vice President, Programs

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Maisha Meds, we believe all patients have a right to appropriate and effective healthcare. Across sub-Saharan Africa, private sector pharmacies play a major role in providing primary care, yet they remain largely separate from and unrecognized by the health system, lacking the technology, data, and support to make the highest quality healthcare widely accessible.
Maisha Meds develops technology solutions that leverage the pharmacy point of sale to increase visibility up and down medication supply chains and ensure evidence-based care. Better information and insight enables pharmacies, suppliers, and medication manufacturers to track inventories, forecast drug demand, purchase quality medicines, and provide patient follow-up and advice.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications5+ years senior leadership experience with responsibility for large-scale, multi-country program delivery in at least one of our countries of operationDemonstrated experience managing programs across multiple countries, with exposure to different operating and regulatory environments.Experience in pharmaceutical programs, healthcare service delivery, and/or last-mile implementationProven experience owning program targets, budgets, and performance outcomes, including forecasting and resource planning.Strong technology literacy, with experience working alongside digital tools, ERPs, and program management systems to improve efficiency and visibility.Strong analytical skills, with experience in modeling paths to achieving targets, budgeting, and performance management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead program planning and designLead the strategic vision for program scale; defining how, where, and at what pace programs should grow to maximise impact while maintaining operational integrity and efficiency.Own global program results across all countries, with clear accountability for delivery against agreed targets, timelines, and impact metrics.Oversee end-to-end program operations, including program management, program supply chain execution, and program compliance, ensuring high-quality, efficient and consistent delivery across markets.Oversee program accountability and successEnsure programs are implemented with the highest standards of integrity, meeting funder, regulatory, and organisational requirements at all times.Harmonise program implementation standards across countries, identifying strengths, challenges, and opportunities to enable cross-learning and continuous improvement.Own program budgets and financial planning, including forecasting program needs, managing month-on-month expenditures, and aligning resources to delivery priorities.Manage internal and external stakeholdersBuild and manage strategic external relationships critical to program success, including Ministries of Health, government agencies, implementing partners, and relevant sector associations.Oversee program reporting to funders and stakeholders, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality monthly, quarterly, annual, or ad-hoc reports as needed.Collaborate closely with product and technology teams to ensure digital tools and workflows effectively support program implementation and continuous improvement.Team leadership, thought-partnership, and culture-settingDrive efficiency across teams, systems, and processes, regularly reviewing ways of working to ensure optimal use of people, technology, and resources.Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to program teams, building strong capability, accountability, and a culture aligned with Maisha Meds values.Serve as a strategic thought partner to the COO and executive team, contributing insight and leadership on how best to achieve program targets at scale.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership skills, Written communication, Data collection, Office tools (MS office, open office, etc.), Research planning, Programme management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree