Job Summary:
The Program Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the UCSF Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) Global Health Equity Fellowship - the largest global surgery fellowship in the world.
More than five billion people lack access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care, and surgical conditions account for one-third of the global burden of disease. The CHESA Fellowship addresses this gap by equipping frontline clinicians serving vulnerable communities with the training, project support, mentorship, and global network needed to strengthen surgical and anesthetic care where it is most needed. Our fellows are building new clinical services where none existed before, and include alumni such as Burundi's first pediatric surgeon and Haiti's first pediatric ophthalmologist. The program is highly competitive and reaches physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers across UCSF and institutions worldwide through a virtual-first model designed for busy clinicians.
Reporting to the CHESA Deputy Director and working closely with CHESA faculty leadership, the Program Manager serves as a strategic and operational partner responsible for shaping the fellowship experience end to end. This includes translating program vision into actionable plans, working with faculty to design curricula and educational content, facilitating sessions and workshops, managing relationships with fellows, faculty, alumni, and global partners, and continuously refining the program based on feedback and data. The Program Manager will develop a strong understanding of fellows’ work and actively facilitate connections across the CHESA network to support learning, collaboration, and impact. Familiarity with the global surgery and anesthesia landscape - or a demonstrated ability to quickly build domain expertise in it - will support strong program strategy and decision-making.
The Program Manager will work closely with an Operations Coordinator to ensure operational systems support programmatic goals. A solid understanding of UCSF administrative and operational policies and procedures is important to guide decision-making and program implementation. They will also co-manage the program budget, contribute to donor engagement and reporting, and support alignment across CHESA's broader education, research, and advocacy and policy initiatives. Occasional travel may be required for key events, fellow visits, and partner meetings.
This role is well-suited for someone who is both strategic and highly execution-oriented, thrives in dynamic environments, and is energized by working across diverse stakeholders, disciplines and cultures to build and grow impactful programs in global health. Strong adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex institutional and cross-cultural settings are essential.
We welcome applicants from a range of sectors - including global health, international development, social impact, nonprofit management, public health, philanthropy, consulting and technology - whose experience translates to managing complex, mission-driven programs
Department Summary:
About CHESA: The Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia (CHESA) aims to expand equitable access to safe surgical and anesthetic care through partnerships that strengthen capacity and advance shared priorities across three interconnected fronts: education, research and advocacy & policy. CHESA formed in 2020 as one of the core academic centers in the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences - a culmination of decades of global health experience across UCSF departments and programs. The Center has 500+ members from UCSF, including 10 departments and divisions, and collaborating institutions and is helmed by a diverse leadership representing eight surgical subspecialities, anesthesia and nursing.
About IGHS: UCSF's Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works globally to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.
IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism
About UCSF: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10- campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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