Program Director - Global Health

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Country Director to oversee health programs in Guyana. This role involves strategic leadership, program management, and collaboration with government stakeholders to enhance national health initiatives. The position requires a strong background in health systems and program development, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in health systems and program management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs program activities to meet goals within budget.
• Liaises with the Ministry of Health in Guyana.
• Oversees program implementation and manages team.

Skills

Health system understanding

Program development

Monitoring and evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Graduate degree (MD, JD, PhD) in biomedical sciences or public health

Job description

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Job Description

The Arnhold Institute for Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine and Mount Sinai International seek qualified development professionals to serve as the Country Director for Mount Sinai’s programs in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The Country Director will lead the in-country implementation of the ongoing program advising Guyana’s Ministry of Health on the development and implementation of a National Health Strategy and other programs to support and strengthen Guyana’s National Health System. The initial three-year program supported the development of strategy and programs focused on strengthening governance, operational management, health information systems, health workforce, health care service delivery and systems, child and youth health, public health financing, and public health and primary care from the community to tertiary care centers in Guyana. This new five-year extension will further develop the ongoing programs, but will have an expanded scope to include the development of cancer treatment initiatives; the launch of a national program to improve the quality, safety, and delivery of health services; and capacity building of human resources for health, health financing, and health facilities to power Guyana’s next generation health system. The position will be located in Georgetown, Guyana and may require regional and international travel.

The Country Director will oversee program implementation in Guyana ensuring program quality, alignment, and collaboration with key program stakeholders. They will facilitate, coordinate, and oversee advisory teams from Mount Sinai as they support the Ministry of Health and government of Guyana develop and implement a National Health Strategy and other programs to strengthen Guyana’s national health system. The Country Director will serve on the program’s executive leadership team reporting to Mount Sinai’s program director.

The Country Director will also serve as the program’s primary liaison with key stakeholders including senior government officials of the health, finance, education and other ministries, administrators and faculty at select academic partner institutions, representatives from major public and private sector partners, clinical and health system leaders, regional government authorities, and diplomatic missions including the US Embassy, development agency representatives, PAHO/WHO, and other program stakeholders. The Country Director will manage a small program team in Guyana to support program implementation. They will model effective management, mentoring and guiding program team members, and ensuring adherence to good business practices and stewardship of program resources and funds in Guyana.

They will help lead refinement and implementation of approved program work plans and be responsible for the timely completion of key program goals and deliverables. They will play a critical role in the maintenance of operations and programs in Guyana, establishing and maintaining key counterpart relationships needed for successful program implementation, facilitating advisory team work, and ensuring in-country operations are successfully implemented, appropriately supported, and consistent with approved contract terms as well as government partner expectations and needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited university. Highly competitive candidates will have a graduate degree (MD, JD and/or PhD) in the biomedical sciences, public health, social sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of health system and care delivery structures, academic medicine and research, program development, monitoring and evaluation, and systems strengthening and improvement is highly desired.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates program activities in Guyana to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
• Serves as the primary program liaison and representative in Guyana for all aspects of the consultancy to the Ministry of Health.
• Participates in executive leadership meetings with key stakeholders and program leadership.
• Collaborates with the executive leadership in the formation of program teams, refinement and development of program work plans and implementation strategies, and standard operating procedures to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Reviews program implementation tools (cooperative agreement, work plan, budget, performance monitoring plan, program audits, and assessments, etc.) and advises executive program leadership on funding and budget allocations, procedures, staffing, technical assistance, and allotment of other resources needed for successful implementation of priority activities.
• Identifies, and as applicable provides, appropriate guidance and training to advisory teams including faculty, staff, and consultants to achieve program goals.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains partnerships with internal and external program stakeholders to support and facilitate the successful implementation of program objectives.
• Ensures program alignment and coordination with regional programs and strategies for health improvement and health systems strengthening.
• Provides leadership to the Guyana program team guiding program implementation and providing clarity on program priorities, deliverables, and timelines.
• Oversees the management and implementation of program budgets in Guyana including compliance and reporting.
• Presents program overviews, progress reports, and proposals to key stakeholders and senior government officials in Guyana and the US.
• Maintains effective and constructive communications with program leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Ensures all program personnel understand their responsibility to operate in accordance with the Department and Institute’s vision, mission, and values, standards for equity, and policies and procedures, and ensures all program personnel fulfill their individual responsibilities for upholding these values, standards, and policies.
• Advises and supports the implementation of communications strategies for the program including the development of program reports, marketing materials, and materials used for outreach and program implementation.
• Manages direct reports ensuring individual performance goals and responsibilities are met.
• Advises executive leadership on in-country strategy, operations, security, and other strategic considerations critical to achieving program objectives.
  
  

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $115543.88 - $180722.75 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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