Country Program Manager

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Country Program Manager to oversee infectious disease surveillance and biomedical research activities within an assigned African country. This position serves as the operational lead responsible for coordinating surveillance sites, research activities, laboratory operations, partner relationships, logistics, and program execution in support of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)-Africa.

The Country Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between Government leadership, host nation partners, military medical organizations, research institutions, and contractor personnel to ensure successful execution of surveillance and research initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage day-to-day surveillance and research activities within the assigned country.
• Coordinate operations at clinical, laboratory, military, and surveillance sites.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting infectious disease surveillance and research.
• Coordinate specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment.
• Monitor project schedules, staffing, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Ministries of Health, Ministries of Defense, universities, military hospitals, and research partners.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, human subjects protections, biosafety standards, and applicable host nation regulations.
• Support outbreak investigations and rapid response activities.
• Assist with proposal development, project planning, and implementation of new surveillance activities.
• Provide routine program updates, technical reports, and performance metrics to Government leadership.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years supporting biomedical research, infectious disease surveillance, clinical research, or public health programs.
• Experience managing international or geographically dispersed projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Must successfully complete a Tier 1 National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (or applicable host-nation equivalent) as part of the onboarding process.
• Travel: Frequent travel within assigned country and occasional travel throughout the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting:
  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
  • WRAIR-Africa
  • USAMRD-A / USAMRU-K
  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF/HJFMRI)
  • GEIS
  • KEMRI
  • Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
  • Sokoine University
  • Ministries of Health or Defense
  • International infectious disease surveillance programs
• Desired Skills:
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Research
  • Human Subjects Research
  • Laboratory Operations
  • International Program Management
  • Outbreak Response
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.