Director, Maternal & Reproductive Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +8 more locations.

📋 Description

• Define the strategic direction, priorities, and implementation strategy for the maternal survival and reproductive health portfolio.

• Manage a multi-country portfolio, which includes program planning, budget creation and oversight, resource distribution, and performance tracking.

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team, focusing on staffing, talent development, and performance evaluation.

• Provide technical guidance in maternal survival and sexual and reproductive health, encompassing maternal death surveillance and response, quality maternal care, family planning, and adolescent pregnancy prevention.

• Spearhead the development and adaptation of evidence-based approaches that link data-driven insights with enhancements in clinical care, service delivery, and health systems.

• Direct the design and execution of country programs, reinforcing government leadership and institutional capacity.

• Foster innovation and collaboration among technical teams in primary health care, digital health, measurement, and financing.

• Collaborate with Ministries of Health and national stakeholders to shape country strategies and ensure government ownership.

• Establish and manage partnerships with donors, multilateral agencies, technical institutions, and implementing partners.

• Represent RTSL in high-level technical and policy discussions.

• Maintain accountability for the performance and outcomes of the portfolio.

• Oversee the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of evidence and practical learning for policy enhancements, program improvements, and scaling efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in medicine, public health, sexual and reproductive health, obstetrics and gynecology, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant global health experience, with significant technical and leadership expertise in sexual, reproductive, and maternal health in low- and middle-income countries.

• Proven experience in developing and leading complex, multi-country programs, including strategic planning, budget management, and accountability for outcomes.

• Extensive background in engaging senior government officials, donors, and international partners.

• Recognized technical proficiency in maternal survival and reproductive health.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage programs across various countries and organizational functions.

• Strong grasp of data-driven program improvement, implementation hurdles, and converting evidence into sustainable results.

• Excellent strategic thinking, judgment, communication, and leadership capabilities.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is preferred.

• Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30% during program initiation and up to 25% thereafter.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.

• Contributions towards retirement savings.

• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to recognized public holidays.

• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and year-end.

• Professional development opportunities and home office setup assistance.

• Access to up-to-date computer equipment.