Own custom Partnership Scoping and Co-Design: Drive the collaborative scoping and design process for customized, fee-based ecosystem partnerships by aligning with interested institutions to define goals, target audiences, and success measures.
Manage Curriculum Architecture and Adaptation: Lead the development of customized leadership pathways, ranging from single skill-building sessions to multi-month cohort learning arcs and retreats, grounded in GHC’s core pillars, such as Authentic Leadership, Collective Leadership, and Systems Thinking.
Manage Expert Facilitation and Program Delivery: Serve as a facilitator for customized leadership offerings, applying evidence-based adult learning methods to create highly engaging, inclusive, and practical learning spaces for emerging and mid-career managers.
Fellow Programming and Support (ALA)
Manage and execute the ALA fellow recruitment process, including designing and driving a regional outreach strategy.
Own the ALA fellow selection process, managing application reviews, conducting interviews, and ranking candidates.
Manage the preparation of the in-country onboarding program for all new fellows joining the GHC fellowship.
Manage the organization and co-conduction of regular coaching calls and check-ins with fellows, providing supportive accompaniment in professional and personal development throughout the fellowship year.
Own the role of key point of contact for fellows throughout the year, coordinating general fellowship program logistics and ensuring fellows complete all program commitments.
Manage the organization of country-based activities and events for fellows, including quarterly workshops, attendance at a mid-year retreat, and locally based events and opportunities to foster community building and leadership development.
Partnership Development & Relationship Management
Own the cultivation and maintenance of a strong portfolio of potential ALA and Ecosystem partner organizations through outreach and networking efforts.
Manage the preparation of partner agreements, including strategies for cost-share negotiations with ALA partner organizations across the region.
Manage relationship-building and support with ALA partner organization supervisors/staff contacts during the fellowship year through check-ins, pre- or post-fellowship workshops, formal evaluations, and ad hoc requests.
Help prepare ALA supervisors' occasional check-ins and resource sharing.
Alumni Community Engagement
Own the building and maintenance of strong professional relationships with GHC alumni in Uganda and Rwanda to support the mobilization of community members.
Help design and expand alumni activities that build upon the leadership training from the fellowship year and align with the GHC alumni program strategy, working closely with the Country Director, Community Impact team, and the Program Coordinator.
Manage the coordination and support of regional alumni chapter efforts to implement the national strategy, cultivate community engagement, conduct community activities, and lead collective impact.
Own the identification, organization, and execution of opportunities for public engagement, professional development, and knowledge sharing to foster and support the leadership development of the regional alumni community.
Manage the logistics and implementation of in-person events for alumni in East Africa, such as leadership summits or retreats.
Event Management
Own the strategy and execution of networking events, particularly in conjunction with large Global Health conferences and regional events, owning relationships with advisors, partner organizations, and global health leaders.
Manage the design and execution of country-specific activities and events to foster community-building and leadership development among fellows.
Own the direction of planning and implementation of in-person events for alumni in East Africa, such as leadership summits or retreats.
Manage coordination with the Operations Manager to ensure flawless execution of all event logistics, materials, equipment, and swag.
Own on-site operations and relationships with hotel staff to ensure smooth event execution and strict adherence to participant safety and security protocols.
Country Operations, Compliance, Communications & Representation
Own the responsibility for cross-cutting financial and operational functions for Uganda and Rwanda
Manage the administrative operations of Uganda and Rwanda country/entity in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, ensuring efficient, compliant administration across both countries.
Manage the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and security policies and procedures for the country office, in collaboration with the Regional Team.
Help fulfill GHC’s statutory obligations to the government, including required registration.
Help support resource mobilization efforts and elevate GHC’s profile by supporting communications and development teams—curating donor report information, identifying fellows for external materials, and engaging potential supporters.
Help the Program team draft and disseminate strategic communications to the GHC community and stakeholders that highlight GHC alumni activities and achievements.
Own the authoritative representation of GHCat high-level networking and external events when delegated by the Country Director.
An enthusiastic advocate for Global Health Corps’ mission and values. You are inspired to empower and support leaders building a movement for global health equity.
A leader who develops teams and teammates. You are a dedicated people manager who actively invests in the professional development, engagement, and success of your direct reports and colleagues.
An empathetic leader and strong coach. Experience in working with high-performing teams to problem solve, craft solutions with stakeholder engagement (internal and external), by generating high-quality outputs and outcomes with accuracy in compliance.
A strategic influencer. Ability to credibly convene and influence diverse partners, frame issues, and facilitate high-quality decision-making around multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
A strong communicator and relationship builder. You possess a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that enables you to build lasting relationships with diverse individuals. You enjoy and thrive managing networks of senior-level and mid-level professionals.
An experienced and detail-oriented manager with a systems mindset. You understand what details matter, and you get them right. You look for ways to make program systems simple, efficient, and user-friendly. You can turn a vision into tactical next steps for yourself and your teams.
An action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team member. You possess a “get it done” attitude, with the ability to stay focused and nimble in a dynamic environment. You can create a strategy, but you're also willing to roll up your sleeves and get the work done
A Bachelor’s Degree (required), Minimum 8 years of experience working at the intersection of program and operations, preferably in an international Non-profit, or other global organization.
Minimum 5 years of program experience in Uganda. Experience working in Rwanda or across multiple countries in East Africa would be a plus.
Proven experience in business and partnership development and management, with a track record of cultivating and sustaining strategic relationships.
Demonstrated experience in facilitation, with the ability to expertly lead engaging learning spaces and collaborative workshops.
Proven experience coaching and/or mentoring; preferably in developing early-career professionals.
Cross-cultural competency; experience working in another country or in a cross-cultural environment strongly preferred.
Strong project and event logistics management skills and excellent attention to detail.
A proven track record of delivering high-quality work products on time and providing strategic insight into how to develop efficiencies in work processes.
Experience with budgeting, contract negotiation, and vendor and compliance management, preferably.
GHC does not sponsor work permits. The applicants must be authorized to work in Uganda.
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) your resume, and 2) a cover letter that explains why Global Health Corps’ work excites you and why this role is a fit for you. We review applications on a rolling basis.
The deadline is 5 PM EAT on June 12, 2026.
Global Health Corps is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
We embrace and value diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We are a community of leaders with diverse professional backgrounds, collaborating across fields and sectors to form a powerful, close-knit network of changemakers. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective leaders in the health equity movement, and engage with the world with dignity and respect.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership accelerator focused on building the next generation of global health leaders and mobilizing the movement for health equity worldwide. We are a diverse, global community united in the belief that health is a human right.
We competitively recruit, select, and develop innovative, and talented emerging leaders with a diversity of skill sets and backgrounds, and place them in year-long paid fellowships in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia. Our fellows advance health equity across 60 + organizations -- including community-based and international non-profits as well as government ministries -- across a range of health issue areas.
Throughout their fellowship year and into their careers, we provide continuous l professional training, community building, leadership development, and career mentorship to amplify the impact of our ever-growing network of young leaders. Since 2009, GHC has supported almost 1000 to transform health systems and raise their voices for social change. Our community gets stronger every year.
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