Health Philanthropy, Director
Full Time
The Health Philanthropy Director will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the Foundation's projects, programmes and partnerships in line with the improvement of the public health sector..
Job title
Health Philanthropy, Director
Reports to
Executive Vice-Chair
Closing Date
TBD
Location
Lagos
Roles & Responsibilities
The Health Philanthropy Director will:
Actively support the Foundation's partners in designing and executing healthcare initiatives.
Provide high-quality technical and strategic leadership to the Health Philanthropy Unit.
Contribute to the development of new health funding opportunities and partnerships. Develop comprehensive M&E systems and frameworks to track the progress and effectiveness of the Foundation's health initiatives
Manage stakeholders & partners including government stakeholders across all tiers of leadership.
Establish new & leverage existing relationships, systems and structures with subnational, national, regional, and international agencies to support health programmes integration, public health projects and sustainability plans.
Escalate any inappropriate use of funds or ineffective programmes, with detailed documented report/evidence.
Utilize program data to develop effective advocacy tool kits for use with a diverse range of stakeholders to advocate for better health outcomes.
Collaborate with the Communications & Advocacy team to amplify the work of the Foundation.
Collaborate with the Funding & Partnership function of the Foundation to identify, coordinate & enlist partners while building new relationships for the ADHFP and other health- related programs
Identify ways to promote the image of the Foundation through excellent project delivery, effective dissemination of project data and management of stakeholders.
Using evidence, recommend changes and develop evidence- based policies and procedures to improve the Foundation's health programs.
Develop & manage the budget of the health philanthropy function at the Foundation.
Execute other duties as may be assigned by the EVC, Chairman or Board of Trustees.
Qualification & Experience
Minimum of a degree in Medicine, Health Administration, Public Health or other related programmes
At least 10 years of work experience in project management or related work for a donor organisation, consulting company or NGO.
Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies
Proven data savviness and decision-making
Strong Stakeholder engagement
Technical Writing & Health Advocacy
Project Management & Delivery
Policy development
Financial Management