Program Manager, Health Security | PATH at Abt Global

Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Management, Public Diplomacy, Gender Equality, Capacity Building, Report Writing, Facilitation, Health Sector Knowledge, Grant Management, Team Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Commencement: January 2026 Based in Port Moresby, PNG Open to PNG Citizens only About the Program The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six-year (2020-2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions. Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG. PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership. PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIO) are: PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces. PATH’s intermediate outcome (IO’s) are: PHA Leadership, Women in Leadership and Health Care Workforce. PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program. About the Opportunity The Program Manager will provide high level support to day-to-day program implementation activities across a number of grants and projects managed by PATH’s Health Security work unit. As a key member of the Health Security team, the Program Manager will: Support and manage partners (grantees, sub-contractors, program staff) to meet the identified targets and goals in their agreements. Support Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting (MERL), Communications and Public Diplomacy (Comms/PD), stakeholder coordination, relationships and partner compliance (with relevant policies and procedures including child protection and Safeguarding); and Work collaboratively and cohesively with broader PATH work units. Key responsibilities The Program Manager HS will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Program Management: Provide high-level program management support to partners to effectively deliver against agreements and ensure activity implementation aligns to agreed workplan, key deliverables and milestones, budgets, risks, and transition. Manage and monitor risks and mitigation strategies, including regular updates to the risk register to ensure any risk or emerging issue is proactively identified, reported, and managed following PATH and DFAT policies and procedures. Schedule monthly partner progress meetings to monitor implementation progress, risks, challenges, and bottlenecks, and provide meeting summary notes to the HS SPM; Attend regular internal meetings with the Abt PNG Grants and Operations team to monitor status of deliverables, financials, and compliance; and Coordinate and ensure activities such as travel, trip reports, workshops, briefings, and presentations are delivered effectively and efficiently and demonstrate value for money (VFM). Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain open, productive, and outcome-oriented relationships with stakeholders. Support stakeholders to develop public diplomacy products. Prepare documentation for meetings, presentations, and workshops. Participate and contribute to various internal meetings and provide secretariat support; Attend relevant external health-related events as agreed by the HS SPM; and Support partners to access technical assistance, training, and capacity building support. Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL): Monitor program progress against respective MERL Frameworks and ensure reporting against program indicators. Support partners on MERL and reporting requirements and strengthen grantee capabilities in this area, in close collaboration with the PATH Performance and Learning (PAL) team; As required, complete monitoring visits to assess grantee progress and submit a field trip report within one week of trip completion, in close collaboration with the PAL team; and Contribute to the development of donor reports and broader PATH program reports in close collaboration with the PATH PAL team. Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI): In collaboration with the PATH GEDSI Team, support programs under management to understand and apply GEDSI approaches in delivery; and Support programs to ensure workplans and progress reporting include GEDSI components and are prioritised. General: Any other duties as required by the Health Security Senior Program Manager. Key Deliverables Key deliverables include but are not limited to: Effective program management and support provided to deliver against agreements, workplans and budgets. Effective risk management and regular reports provided using the PATH Risk Register. Monthly program progress meetings conducted, and minutes taken. Grantee monitoring visits conducted as required and reports submitted within one week of visit completion. Punctual attendance, participation, contribution, facilitation and efficient secretariate support at required meetings, presentations, workshops, and events. GEDSI activities monitored, reported, and delivered as per agreed plans. Timely and quality submission of grantee reporting, PATH reporting and donor reporting; and High level responsiveness to PATH, GoPNG, donors, grantees, and other key stakeholders. Key relationships Accountability and working relationships include: PATH Health Security (HS) Team. PATH Frontline Health Outcomes (FHO) Team. PHA Support Project (PHASP) Team. PATH Performance and Learning (PAL) Team. PATH GEDSI and Safeguarding Team. PATH Technical Advisers. Abt PNG Grants, Finance, Operations and Legal Teams. Program Partners: PHAs, BDoH, Implementing partners (ISP); and GoPNG and Australian High Commission Representatives. About You For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Public Health or related field. Three years in program/grant management roles in international or community development, humanitarian, or health-sector programs. Strong demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end program and grant management cycle. Demonstrated understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and program performance. Experience reporting progress against the monitoring and evaluation framework desired. Strong analytical and writing skills including the preparation of reports and briefs for internal and external audiences. Experience in broad coordination and facilitation; and Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills working with external stakeholders to achieve outcomes. How to Apply Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document. Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. The successful candidate will be required to provide a police clearance. We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2025 (Mid-day, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will provide high-level support to day-to-day program implementation activities across various grants and projects. They will manage partners to meet targets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.