Associate Director Program Operations (Public Health)

I am hiring for a Associate Director - Program Operations, Safe Water Operations for a client in the development sector, leading large-scale, multi-state public health operations focused on safe water access in partnership with government stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who has scaled complex field programs, built high-performing teams, and driven measurable impact across multiple states.

What You’ll Own: Lead and scale multi-state program operations Manage and mentor national and state-level teams Strengthen systems, governance, and field execution Drive performance, accountability, and impact metrics Partner closely with senior government stakeholders

Ideal Profile: 12–15+ years of experience in development sector / public health / large-scale program operations Proven experience managing multi-location teams Strong operational rigor with strategic thinking ability Comfortable working with government systems Willingness to travel (~30–40%)