ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Centre for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at African Leadership University advances health workforce development, entrepreneurship and ecosystem strengthening to address healthcare challenges across Africa. Through its participation in the Africa Health Collaborative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, ALU works with partner universities and health sector stakeholders to develop the next generation of African health leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. CHII delivers its work through three interconnected pillars: Health Employment (HEMP), Health Entrepreneurship (HENT) and Health Ecosystems (HECO).

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health Collaborative Program Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for ALU's implementation of the Africa Health Collaborative, ensuring the effective delivery of programme commitments across HEMP, HENT and HECO.

The Manager is responsible for integrated programme planning, implementation, financial oversight, partnership coordination, performance management and grant compliance. The role requires the ability to manage a complex, multi-year, donor-funded programme involving multiple stakeholders and implementation partners.

Working under the strategic direction of the CHII Director, the Manager leads the programme team, translates strategic priorities into measurable results and ensures the effective use of resources to achieve the Collaborative's objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Strategy, Planning and Implementation

Lead the development and execution of AHC implementation plans across HEMP, HENT and HECO, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, grant commitments and approved budgets.
Provide technical and programmatic guidance to pillar leads in the design, adaptation and implementation of health workforce, entrepreneurship and ecosystem-strengthening initiatives.
Coordinate cross-pillar activities, resources and timelines, addressing implementation challenges to ensure delivery within agreed scope, quality standards and contractual timelines.
Identify opportunities to strengthen programme effectiveness, integration and sustainability, recommending adjustments based on implementation experience and emerging health sector needs.

Partnership Management and Collaborative Implementation

Manage programme-level relationships with partner universities, healthcare institutions, government agencies, employers, industry partners and other stakeholders involved in AHC implementation.
Coordinate joint work plans and cross-institutional initiatives, ensuring that agreed activities, institutional contributions and deliverables are implemented.
Lead the operationalisation of approved partnerships, including coordinating partnership agreements, implementation arrangements and joint programme activities.
Represent ALU in delegated Collaborative meetings, technical working groups and programme-level engagements, ensuring timely follow-up on agreed actions.
Draft and activate MOUs and other formal partnership instruments directly, spanning multiple countries and institution types.