AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Malaria Control (AGAMal) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation established by AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Ltd to develop and implement interventions that contribute to malaria elimination in Ghana.

AGAMal has started a transformation process to revamp its structure and rescope its operations, and is looking for a Programme Director to drive it. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, innovative and proactive leader who can manage multiple priorities, multi-site and donor-funded programmes, and multidisciplinary teams, and who can deliver measurable public health impact.

The Programme Director provides strategic and executive leadership: directing the strategic agenda, promoting organisational growth and sustainability, mobilising resources, strengthening partnerships and ensuring effective delivery of malaria elimination and integrated public health programmes. The role is principal adviser to the Board on strategic, operational and policy matters.

Role accountabilities

•Provide strategic and transformational leadership, driving AGAMal’s strategic direction, corporate priorities and Board-approved plans.
•Oversee malaria control and integrated public health programmes, ensuring quality, innovation, sustainability and measurable impact.
•Advise the Board on strategic, operational, financial and governance matters, and ensure Board decisions are implemented.
•Lead evidence-based planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions such as indoor residual spraying, vector surveillance, larval source management, environmental health, sanitation, pest and vector management, adolescent health, epidemic preparedness, community-based interventions and health systems strengthening.
•Ensure quality improvement and innovation, and compliance with government policies, donor agreements, contractual obligations and recognised international standards.
•Lead resource mobilisation, business development and funding diversification to strengthen AGAMal’s financial and institutional sustainability.
•Oversee financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, internal controls and organisational assets, ensuring accountability and value for money.
•Build strategic partnerships and represent AGAMal with government, donors, development partners, the private sector and other stakeholders.
•Lead and develop the Senior Management Team and a high-performance culture through talent, succession and performance management.
•Oversee enterprise risk management, regulatory and donor compliance, quality assurance, safeguarding and organisational resilience.
•Promote research, innovation and knowledge management that position AGAMal as a leading private technical partner in malaria elimination and integrated public health.
•Drive organisational performance through monitoring of key performance indicators, timely corrective action, data-driven decisions and accurate reporting to the Board and other authorised stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and qualifications

•A Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Medical Entomology, Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
•A professional qualification in Health Sciences, Project Management or a related discipline is an added advantage.
•Membership of a recognised professional body in public health or programme management is an advantage.

Experience

•At least five years in senior leadership or executive management within public health or development programmes.
•Managing large, multi-site and donor-funded programmes, and multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
•Strategic planning, organisational leadership, programme management, implementation and performance monitoring.
•Resource mobilisation, proposal development and partnership management.
•Working with government health institutions, the private health sector, development partners and donor agencies.
•Financial oversight, budgeting and organisational resource management.
•Malaria control, vector-borne disease management and integrated public health programmes.
•Research, monitoring and evaluation, and institutional capacity development.

Knowledge and skills

•Expertise in public health systems and policies.
•Strong project management, grant proposal development, project implementation, data analysis and report writing, with cross-cultural communication skills.
•Familiarity or experience with malaria control and elimination and integrated vector management.
•Knowledge of corporate governance, organisational development and donor-funded programme management.
•Expertise in regulatory compliance, strategic planning and execution, programme and portfolio management, and financial and resource management.
•Negotiation, partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
•Analytical and strategic thinking; proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Leadership competencies

•Drive performance through accountability, effective execution and measurable results.
•Build high-performing teams and foster collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
•Steward organisational resources prudently and promote financial sustainability.
•Develop productive relationships with government, the Board, donors, partners, stakeholders and communities.
•Lead and adapt through organisational and policy change.
•Make timely, evidence-based decisions and address complex organisational challenges.
•Excellent networking and negotiation skills; ethical leadership, transparency and sound corporate governance

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should submit applications, with a detailed CV, online via:

recruitment@agamal.org

Closing Date: 04 November, 2026