Program Manager - Healthcare Entrepreneurship at Bridge for Billions

ROLES & CONTRIBUTIONS

Local Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management (30%)

• Identify and recruit healthcare-focused Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) to participate in the program.
• Manage ESO relationships to ensure value delivery and achieve learning goals
• Foster a vibrant community among healthcare ESOs, local healthcare partners, healthcare mentor networks, and global counterparts.
• In collaboration with the program marketing team, develop content for social media, conduct interviews, share program updates, and create internal newsletters.
• Represent and position Bridge for Billions at local entrepreneurship and healthcare events and conferences.
• Manage reporting and engagement with key donors. 

Incubation Management and Support (50%)

• Train and support incubation managers from ESOs in effectively running healthcare incubation programs, including training on the Bridge platform and providing scouting support.
• Oversee the selection process for healthcare entrepreneurs and mentors for each program.
• Collaborate with ESOs to plan events, participate in local healthcare innovation events, and host Demo Days showcasing top healthcare entrepreneurs.
• Co-create impact reports with the Program Director, highlighting healthcare outcomes.
• Facilitate checkpoints on different healthcare-related modules within the platform.
• Coordinate the creation of templates for healthcare-specific social media content

Knowledge Management and Program Success Tracking (10%)

• Gather insights and lessons learned from the program to share within the company and with clients.
• Monitor entrepreneurs' progress and feedback, providing solutions to any challenges they face.
• ​​Tailor the program to the healthcare sector, including training content and impact indicators

Capacity Building (10%)

• Organize and implement sessions, activities, and initiatives to empower ESOs in incubation management and other relevant topics to enhance their capacity in managing and executing incubation programs.

REQUIREMENTS

Hard Skills

• Educational Background: Degree in business, project management, marketing & community building, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in roles such as program management, project management, operations management, and healthcare consulting. Experience in healthcare entrepreneurship or with healthcare startups is highly valued
• African Ecosystem Experience: Significant experience working within the African entrepreneurs ecosystem (health sector a plus) with a deep understanding of the local cultural, economic, and regulatory landscapes in countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, and South Africa. Established connections with local healthcare stakeholders, including healthcare providers, NGOs, health-focused ESOs, and community health leaders
• Entrepreneurship Support: Proven experience in developing and implementing initiatives that support entrepreneurs or health startups,
• Tech Proficiency: Proficiency with tech tools such as Notion, Slack, and Google Drive, with a strong aptitude for spreadsheets. An eagerness to learn and quickly adapt to new tools and technologies is essential.