Program Manager - Immunization

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Santos is a global energy company committed to increasingly cleaner energy and fuels production, with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.

We are currently PNG’s largest single investor and most active explorer, operating all the country’s producing oil fields and holding an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. Our aspirations and strategies reflect our genuine commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Papua New Guineans.

At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions in an affordable and sustainable way.

Santos is one of Australia’s biggest domestic gas supplier, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying the critical fuels such as oil and gas in a more sustainable way through decarbonising projects such as the Moomba CCS project.

For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.

What you’ll do:

Are you ready to lead impactful immunization programs that strengthen health systems and support community development across Santos Foundation’s global footprint?

Based in Port Moresby, we're seeking a Program Manager - Immunization to lead the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Santos Foundation support to provincial and national immunization programs. Reporting to the Principal Program Manager, this pivotal role ensures equitable access to immunization services, manages partnerships with government and development stakeholders, and delivers measurable health outcomes aligned with Foundation objectives.

Key accountabilities include:

• Supporting the respective Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) with the planning, implementation and delivery of immunization programs across project locations
• Developing annual workplans, implementation schedules and budgets aligned with Foundation priorities
• Managing relationships with the National Department of Health (NDoH), PHAs and other implementing partners
• Supporting PHAs with coordination of immunization activities including routine and hard-to-reach (HTR) patrols
• Monitoring program performance and implementing corrective actions where required
• Working with PHAs to ensure vaccine management, cold chain integrity and supply logistics meet national standards
• Leading program reporting including donor reports, Santos Foundation Board, Executive and Senior management updates and impact reporting
• Integrating GEDSI, safeguarding and community engagement principles into all program activities
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation, learning and evidence generation to strengthen program effectiveness
• Managing program risks and ensuring compliance with Santos Foundation governance requirements
• Leading, mentoring and developing program staff and implementing partners
• Identifying opportunities for sustainable health systems strengthening and innovation

What you’ll bring:

You will be experienced in:

• Managing large-scale community health programs
• Working closely with government agencies and health services providers - demonstrated experience working with NDoH and/or PHAs will be highly regarded
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams and implementing partners
• Budget development, financial management and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership management

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience working with the Australian Government (DFAT), WHO, UNICEF, Gavi and/or other development partner-funded programs
• Experience in health program monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Knowledge of national immunization policies and health sector priorities.

Your technical competencies will include immunization program planning and implementation, health systems strengthening, project/grant and program management, monitoring and evaluation, budget and financial management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and compliance, leadership and team development, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential qualifications:

• Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Health Management or a related discipline

Desired qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Health Administration, Epidemiology or a related field
• Certification in project or program management

Willingness to be vaccinated or currently hold a recognised Vaccination Card.

What you’ll get:

Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance.

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us - together.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 2nd November 2026.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for PNG to apply.