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Global Program Manager Asia, Middle East, and North Africa
Operation Smile
Original Job Summary
Role Overview
The Global Program Manager Asia, Middle East, and North Africa plays a pivotal role in shaping Operation Smile’s surgical delivery and educational programs in the region. This role supports improving healthcare capacity and advancing cleft and pediatric surgical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage direct surgical care programs and training initiatives.
- Plan and support multi-day training sessions and conferences.
- Partner with country offices and professional organizations.
- Coordinate with technical teams and monitor program impact.
- Supervise local education coordinators and volunteer efforts.
Essential Functions
Implement educational products and initiatives, adapt offerings for local needs, and ensure quality evaluation. Build strategic partnerships; support budgeting, financial reporting and volunteer recruitment in health education settings.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s advantageous) with at least 5 years managing programs in education or health. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships, work in resource-limited settings, and a passion for health equity.
Travel & Work Arrangement
Remote position based in Egypt with regional travel required.
Key skills/competency
- Program Management
- Education Initiatives
- Healthcare
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnerships
- Training Coordination
- Budgeting
- Quality Evaluation
- Collaboration
- Global Health
How to Get Hired at Operation Smile
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight program management and global health skills.
- Research Operation Smile: Understand their mission and educational initiatives.
- Network strategically: Connect with healthcare and education professionals.
- Prepare examples: Detail successful stakeholder management stories.