Pharmacy Business Manager at VisionSpring

About You

• You are an arranger – you like to orchestrate all elements of a Program and bring it to fruition.
• You are an entrepreneur: someone who has managed salespeople and a distribution-based business with an end-to-end understanding of point-of-sale recruitment, incentives and retention, marketing, and brand value.
• You have ran Programs and love the Program cycle and you understand the benefits of structured Program
• implementation.
• You love working with all kinds of teams and people. You can bring them together in a smoothly running team.
• You think on your feet, and you recognize the problems in the job that can sometimes deviate from plan, and are always able to quickly move to Plan B.
• Nothing gives you more satisfaction than flawless work.
• You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field, International Development, Social Sciences, or Public Administration
• 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, preferably in healthcare/development sector.
• Proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder programs.
• Experience with donor-funded projects and grant compliance will be an added advantage.
• Ability to align high-level vision with on-the-ground execution.
• Strong negotiation and representation skills with diverse partners.
• Comfortable working in complex, changing environments.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders in local languages.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management

• Oversee all program activities, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and achievement of targets.
• Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively troubleshoot challenges, and adjust strategies to optimize results.
• Ensure full compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
• Integrate data analytics and learning into program management to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Strategic Alignment

• Translate global objectives into actionable country-specific workplans and budgets.
• Develop and execute country-level strategies in alignment with global goals and priorities.
• Lead program design processes, including conducting needs assessments, developing theories of change, and establishing impact measurement frameworks.
• Identify and escalate local risks and opportunities to the Global Program Manager for timely strategic adjustments.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and support in-country Program Implementation Leads, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability across teams.
• Ensure all staff and partners are trained on program methodologies, standards, and organizational values.
• Serve as a secondary liaison to external stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and other partners, after global leadership engagement.
• Collaborate with policy teams to support advocacy efforts and influence local policies aligned with organizational priorities.

Compliance & Operational/Financial Oversight

• Ensure program activities comply with donor expectations, organizational standards, and legal requirements.
• Contribute accurate data and analysis to organizational and donor reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Manage and monitor program budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and financial stewardship.
• Support business development and fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development and donor reporting.