Co-creation HUB is the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. In 2010, we started out as Nigeria's premier innovation center dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi and Windhoek) across Africa and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab and Research & Development Centre (CcHUB Design Lab) in Kigali, Rwanda focused on innovating for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology to solve Africa’s systemic problems in public health, education, and governance. In September 2019, we acquired iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya and in 2023 we opened Co- creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. This expansion plan was intentional in realizing our vision to be Africa's leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.

Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of more than 10,000 innovative technology companies solving social challenges across Africa in areas including budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, creative economy and sustainability.

The Design for Health (DFH) practice at Co-Creation Hub is dedicated to leveraging innovation to improve health outcomes across Africa. We design and scale solutions that address critical health challenges while fostering a thriving ecosystem of health tech innovation. Through the application of design thinking, DFH collaborates with diverse stakeholders to develop human-centred, impactful solutions that empower communities and address their health needs. By combining public health expertise with cutting-edge technology and design, DFH is committed to
improving health outcomes across the continent. This is achieved through four key functions:

• Fostering health tech startups
• Building Human-Centered Design (HCD) capacity and delivering HCD-driven projects
• Conducting high-quality research
• Facilitating a thriving community of practice and advancing relevant research

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Programme Manager to join our team at the Design for Health practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of health innovation programmes, ensuring they align with our mission to transform Africa’s health systems through design thinking and technological solutions. This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about health innovation and can drive impactful programs across diverse stakeholders and sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Management

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of health innovation programmes and other initiatives within the Design for Health practice.
• Ensure that all programmes are aligned with the overall strategic objectives of the practice.
• Develop project management documentation including work plans and follow through with their implementation
• Oversee the day-to-day management of programme operations, including timelines,budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure successful programme execution and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including health sector leaders, NGOs, government agencies, and funding partners.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams such as the community, communications, start-up support, investment and other units to ensure effective programme delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders and ensure clear, consistent communication throughout the program lifecycle.
• Represent the Design for Health practice at meetings, and workshops where applicable

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Reporting

• Support in finalising and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the success and impact of programs.
• Provide progress reports on programmes to key stakeholders including project sponsors, and government officials for prompt decision-making.
• Support the Design for Health Team in developing performance metrics for programmes and monitoring them.
• Track program performance against set objectives and provide regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis and present findings in a clear, actionable format.
• Measure, and track progress with respect to the programmes’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and fulfilling reporting requirements of funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Measure, track, report and optimise the outcomes and progression of programmes.
• Support and provide guidance to the Communications team to disseminate engaging and impactful content highlighting CcHUB’s health programmes and beneficiary success stories (e.g. programme highlights, interviews, community member spotlights, thought leadership content, etc.)

Innovation & Strategic Development

• Stay informed of industry trends, technological advancements, and policy changes that may affect health innovation and design.
• Contribute to the development of new program initiatives and strategies to advance health innovation across Africa.
• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the programme teams.

Team Management & Capacity Building

• Lead and mentor a team of program officers, interns, and volunteers.
• Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to teammembers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Research, Academic Writing & Thought Leadership

• Lead and contribute to research activities that inform the design, implementation, and scaling of health innovation programs.
• Support in developing articles, and reports in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to position DFH as a thought leader in health tech and innovation.
• Stay up to date with the latest research in health innovation, public health, and technology to support program development and inform policy discussions.

New Opportunities & Strategic Partnerships

• Support in identifying new business opportunities, funding sources, and strategic partnerships to expand DFH’s impact and reach.
• Lead and actively support the development of proposals grant applications and concept notes
• Support the Practice Lead in the development of business development strategies in alignment with DFH’s objectives.
• Conduct effective stakeholder mapping of potential donors, partners, and collaborators to enhance DFH's visibility and financial sustainability.
• Conceptualise new programs

Education:

• A master's degree in public health, business administration, innovation management, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project and program management, preferably in health, innovation, or technology-focused sectors.
• Strong understanding of health systems in Africa and health tech innovation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders and deliver on objectives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Passionate about technology, startups, innovation, with an understanding of the technology ecosystem
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to measure programme impact.
• Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Certification in project management is an added advantage
• Strong proposal writing, business development and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to use the Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about health innovation and making a positive impact on African communities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on team collaboration and development.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This role is onsite in our Lagos, Nigeria