Senior Program Manager, Syphilis-Free Start

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the Syphilis-Free Start Team

Every year, there are over 200,000 stillbirths and newborn deaths and over 100,000 instances of disability among newborns because of a preventable infection — maternal syphilis. In fact, the infection causes more stillbirths and newborn deaths than pediatric HIV, yet receives only a fraction of the resources. Without effective and timely treatment, syphilis infections in pregnancy continue placing undue burdens on pregnant women and health systems globally.

At Evidence Action, we’re proving that addressing maternal syphilis is possible. Through our Syphilis-Free Start program, our aim is to close syphilis screening gaps via introduction of HIV/syphilis dual testing and to close treatment gaps by implementing strategies to address context-specific treatment barriers for women who test positive for syphilis. We’ve already reached mothers across Liberia, Zambia, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, with new pilots underway in Indonesia and more countries eager to follow.

As Senior Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the current country portfolio. You’ll collaborate with a mission-driven team across multiple countries to deliver results that save lives. You’ll help shape strategy, strengthen government partnerships, and ensure that we deliver measurable impact and national momentum.

You’ll report to the Associate Director of Syphilis-Free Start & MNCH and play a key role in advancing one of the most urgent and achievable maternal health goals of our time. You will also have between one and two direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead Strategic Program Delivery
•  Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to country teams in Liberia, Zambia, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire
• Lead creating solutions and strategic planning efforts to address complex programmatic challenges and adapt strategies to diverse country contexts
• Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective resource allocation across the portfolio
• Oversee program implementation, quality, and performance, holding teams accountable for results
• Coach and mentor staff to build team capacity
•  Drive Evidence-Based Learning and Impact
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure rigorous data collection and analysis for the Syphilis-Free Start program
• Synthesize learnings across countries and facilitate adoption of best practices
• Provide Technical Leadership
• Be a technical expert on maternal and congenital syphilis prevention and treatment within Evidence Action and among external partners
• Ensure all program tools, strategies, and deliverables align to the highest technical standards and reflect current evidence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Program Growth
• Coordinate across Evidence Action teams including Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation; Cost-Effectiveness; Finance; HR; and Operations to support program success
• Provide technical guidance to scoping activities in potential expansion countries, ensuring rigorous assessment of fit and feasibility.
• Contribute to organizational strategy development and lead discussions about program priorities and resource allocation.
• Help develop proposals and business cases for program expansion in new geographies
• Support the Associate Director in managing relationships with major donors and partners, including participating in donor meetings and contributing to fundraising efforts