Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organizations working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.

CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.

CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.

Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.

Start date: September 2026

Job position: Project Manager

Location: Accra, Ghana

Duration: 12 months

The Project Manager will be responsible for the project “COMPAS - Cooperazione Multidisciplinare Per l’Adeguamento, Supporto e rafforzamento dei sistemi di gestione e manutenzione degli equipaggiamenti degli ospedali in Ghana) / AID 013426/01/0”, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented and implemented in collaboration with a lead partner and other Italian and national partners.

• Overseeing the timely startup of the project, including the recruitment of national staff and securing the project office lease.
• Coordinating and monitoring project activities in line with the approved timeline, objectives, and both donor and organizational guidelines.
• Elaborating annual/quarterly work plans, quarterly fund requests, and procurement plans in collaboration with the project staff.
• Constantly monitoring project activities and expenses.
• Conducting monitoring missions within the country to supervise project activities
• Establishing and maintaining regular, collaborative relations with the Lead Partner, as well as national and Italian institutional partners, representing the organization at various levels and fostering regular planning and coordination meetings.
• Managing and supporting periodic monitoring and technical missions for internal and external experts.
• Leading, managing, and evaluating the project team, ensuring compliance with internal regulations, performance reviews, and leave management.
• Ensuring the timely drafting and submission of periodic reports requested by donor, in collaboration with the administrative team and headquarters.
• Organising and supervising data collection and analysis.
• Guaranteeing the dissemination of project results, in compliance with donor and NGO visibility guidelines
• Ensuring full adherence to donor guidelines and requirements

• University Degree in Health Sciences
• A Master’s degree or Diploma in Public Health will be considered an asset
• Previous experience in managing and coordinating cooperation projects in fragile or low income countries; previous experience in managing health projects funded by AICS represents a strong asset.
• Good knowledge of English
• Good knowledge of Italian
• Dynamism and flexibility

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Type of contract: collaboration contract

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the position, with possible increase based on professional experience)

Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work 

Flight ticket: one return flight 

Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for the entry visa to the country of service, any professional registration, work and residence permits

Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget

Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker 

The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.