Posted on March 13, 2012

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Director of Programs

Embrace’s mission is to advance maternal and child health by delivering innovative solutions to the world’s most vulnerable populations. We do this by catalyzing the creation of new devices with strong potential to improve health outcomes in developing countries, and then working to get those devices directly to the people who need them most. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every woman and child have an equal chance for a healthy life.

The primary focus of Embrace over the past three years has been development, manufacturing, and testing of an innovative infant warmer device. We have now started distributing the warmer in Asia, and we are developing pilot distribution projects in Africa and Latin America. As we develop our program model, we plan to incorporate complementary health education to address root causes of low birth weight and other maternal/child health issues, as well as work on a broader level to encourage innovation in the maternal/child health field.

Position:

This position is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly-growing, innovative non-profit organization and to lead the development of programs from the ground up.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Lead development and execution of global program strategy
• Design, implement, refine, and manage quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation systems; lead analysis of results
• Develop, cultivate, and manage collaborations with a wide range of partners, from community-based organizations and clinics to multinational NGOs
• Hire, supervise, manage, and mentor program staff members working in different international locations
• Oversee creation of innovative education curricula and program delivery models
• Develop and implement strategy for replication and scaling of programs on local, regional and global levels
• Troubleshoot operational aspects of international program implementation and distribution of health products
• Partner with the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, and Board of Directors to shape the overall strategy and vision for the organization
• Assist with fund development, grantwriting, and reporting to funders and donors as needed to support program development and implementation
• Represent Embrace in a variety of public fora and work to build the reputation of the organization in the maternal/child health and international development fields

Qualifications:

• Five to ten years of full-time professional experience in international development and public health (maternal/child health focus preferred)
• At least three years of senior program management experience
• Minimum MPH or related master’s degree
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing new and innovative programs
• Extensive professional experience with design and execution of both quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation systems
• Experience developing and implementing health education programs in a variety of contexts
• Experience managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Experience supervising and managing diverse teams working in multiple locations
• Experience developing successful grant applications
• Experience working and living in developing countries
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a growing team
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and adaptability
• Passion for the mission of Embrace
• Desire to work in a high-growth start-up environment, developing programs and staff from the ground up
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Able and willing to travel internationally up to 25% of the time

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to erin@embraceglobal.org with “Director of Programs” in the subject line.