Director - Strategic Initiatives (Anticipatory Recruitment) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job ID.: sfh-00513

Job Profile

• The Director - Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for shaping and implementing select strategic initiatives that align with SFH's mission and contribute to the organization's overall growth and impact.
• These include core element of the new Corporate Strategic Plan "Beyond Boundaries 2024-2030: Innovations for New Markets."

Job Role

• Provide technical guidance on broad RMNCH-N/health systems and determinant of health in select area.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with SFH's long-term goals as will be assigned by executive management team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment across all organizational levels.
• Oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Ensure alignment with global best practices and guidelines.
• Lead deep and valued relationships with external partners, investors, governmental health agencies, regional institutions, research institutions, and community stakeholders in defined areas.
• Lead engagement with venture capital and the startup community
• Lead engagement with governments in a number of African countries.
• Identify and leverage partnerships that enhance SFH's strategic objectives and broaden its reach.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and projects.
• Monitor program progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions for improvement
• Ensure effective use of resources and timely delivery of results.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
• Lead change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement performance metrics to assess the success of strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to the CEO and executive leadership on progress, challenges, and recommended adjustments.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop budgets for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and manage financial resources allocated to initiatives, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team dedicated to the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience designing and implementing programs
• Current or prior leadership experience in a technical role within Public Health.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with donors, investors, venture capitalist or other international funding mechanisms health and broader health value chain programmes.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented professionals.