Program Director - Community Health

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits package

Remote work with flexible schedule

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Program Director to lead remote community health initiatives. You will set strategic direction, oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation across Gauteng and beyond, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and culturally sensitive.

You will manage a remote team, build partnerships with healthcare providers and government agencies, supervise budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive fundraising and grant writing to expand access to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Public Health or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in public health or nonprofit programs.
• Experience delivering large-scale community health initiatives.
• Strong understanding of health disparities and equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all community health programs.
• Oversee planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
• Manage program budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of program managers and coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
• Lead fundraising efforts and grant writing related to community health.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team management

Program development

Budget oversight

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Public Health / Health Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Program Director to lead their impactful community health initiatives. This fully remote position requires a strategic leader dedicated to improving health outcomes for underserved populations across Gauteng and beyond. You will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial oversight of the community health programs, ensuring they are evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and effectively delivered. This role is perfect for a passionate leader committed to making a significant difference in public health through innovative remote leadership and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all community health programs.
• Oversee program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of program managers and coordinators.
• Ensure programs adhere to all relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Spearhead fundraising efforts and grant writing related to community health initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in public health or non-profit program management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale community health programs.
• Strong understanding of health disparities and strategies for addressing them.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and management skills.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and work effectively in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including sabbatical opportunities.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The ability to drive meaningful change in community health from a remote location.