Head of Programme Management

The Program Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) Global Health Equity Fellowship – the largest global surgery fellowship in the world.

More than five billion people lack access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care, and surgical conditions account for one‑third of the global burden of disease. The CHESA Fellowship addresses this gap by equipping frontline clinicians serving vulnerable communities with the training, project support, mentorship, and global network needed to strengthen surgical and anesthetic care where it is most needed. Our fellows are building new clinical services where none existed before, and include alumni such as Burundi's first pediatric surgeon and Haiti's first pediatric ophthalmologist. The program is highly competitive and reaches physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers across UCSF and institutions worldwide through a virtual‑first model designed for busy clinicians.

Reporting to the CHESA Deputy Director and working closely with CHESA faculty leadership, the Program Manager serves as a strategic and operational partner responsible for shaping the fellowship experience end to end. This includes translating program vision into actionable plans, working with faculty to design curricula and educational content, facilitating sessions and workshops, managing relationships with fellows, faculty, alumni, and global partners, and continuously refining the program based on feedback and data. The Program Manager will develop a strong understanding of fellows’ work and actively facilitate connections across the CHESA network to support learning, collaboration, and impact. The Program Manager will work closely with an Operations Coordinator to ensure operational systems support programmatic goals. A solid understanding of UCSF administrative and operational policies and procedures is important to guide decision‑making and program implementation. They will also co‑manage the program budget, contribute to donor engagement and reporting, and support alignment across CHESA's broader education, research, and advocacy and policy initiatives. Occasional travel may be required for key events, fellow visits, and partner meetings.

We welcome applicants from a range of sectors – including global health, international development, social impact, nonprofit management, public health, philanthropy, consulting, and technology – whose experience translates to managing complex, mission‑driven programs.

About CHESA: The Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) aims to expand equitable access to safe surgical and anesthetic care through partnerships that strengthen capacity and advance shared priorities across three interconnected fronts: education, research and advocacy & policy. CHESA formed in 2020 as one of the core academic centers in the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences – a culmination of decades of global health experience across UCSF departments and programs. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.

About UCSF: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. Translate program goals into clear structures, activities, and deliverables, including curriculum and learning experiences

Design and oversee monitoring and evaluation processes in collaboration with the M&E Lead and fellowship co‑directors; use data and feedback to continuously improve program quality and impact

Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand the program, including new partnerships and delivery approaches

Program Implementation & Delivery

Oversee execution of all fellowship activities, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery

Develop and manage workplans, timelines, and milestones across program components and concurrent workstreams, including education sessions, recruitment, events, and partnerships

Anticipate challenges and adjust plans to maintain program continuity and quality

Work closely with faculty to design and deliver program content and prepare for sessions

Serve as a key point of contact for program‑related communication

Develop a strong understanding of fellows’ work and facilitate connections across the CHESA network

Foster cohort engagement and a strong sense of community

Work closely with the Coordinator to ensure smooth logistics, procurement, scheduling, and financial processes

Budget Management & Resource Planning

Co‑manage program budget in collaboration with CHESA leadership

Work with the Operations Coordinator to ensure accurate tracking and execution

Community Engagement & Strategic Communications Support

Support preparation for donor and stakeholder meetings, including briefing materials and presentations

Compile program updates, impact highlights, and relevant data for donor communications and reports

Translate monitoring and evaluation data into clear, compelling narratives that communicate program impact to diverse audiences

Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training

3+ years of progressive professional experience in program management, including in global health, international development, social impact, public health, or a related field

Minimum 2 years of full‑time professional experience working internationally or in cross‑cultural settings on programs advancing health, education, social impact, or development, including direct engagement with partners across diverse contexts

3+ years of experience designing and delivering educational or training programs for adult professional learners, including curriculum development and facilitation of workshops or learning sessions

Experience managing program budgets, including resource allocation decisions and financial tracking

Demonstrated experience managing relationships with and coordinating across physician and nursing faculty or other senior subject‑matter experts

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and effectively set and adjust priorities and problem‑solve in a dynamic environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals or analyses

Master's degree in public health, public administration, global health, health policy, international development, or related field required; Experience designing or implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for educational, health or social impact programs, including using data and feedback to drive program improvements

Experience managing a clinical fellowship or training program, or other longitudinal education or cohort‑based program

large language models, automation platforms) to improve workflow efficiency, draft and synthesize content, or streamline administrative processes in a professional setting

Experience preparing donor reports, grant deliverables, or external communications that translate program data into impact narratives for diverse audiences

Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques

Experience with Moodle, Articulate, Wordpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Canva

Foreign language proficiency, preferably Spanish or French

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health and is home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.