Lead, Health Workforce Development at MasterCard

THE OPPORTUNITY  

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Development, the Lead, Health Workforce Development will drive the Foundation's strategy to strengthen Nigeria's health sector by developing, executing, and scaling impactful health workforce programs. This role involves setting strategic direction, engaging partners, and facilitating programs to enhance the health workforce landscape across Nigeria. S/he will build a robust network of health initiatives, fostering new and existing partnerships to ensure inclusive and sustainable health workforce solutions. 

This role requires frequent travel within Nigeria and occasional international travel. The Lead will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing priorities. 

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE  

• Strategically design and implement health workforce development programs, ensuring alignment with national health objectives and the foundation’s strategic priorities.  
• Act as a key facilitator, aggregating efforts from stakeholders across public and private sectors to drive program success.  
• Lead the identification, development, and management of partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and NGOs to enhance the health workforce.  
• Establish and oversee a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess program impact, facilitating organizational learning and strategic adaptation.  
• Represent the Foundation’s health workforce initiatives to external stakeholders, including government officials, media, and other key actors, enhancing visibility and support for the initiatives.  
• Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of partners, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment of efforts towards common goals.  
• Participate in and contribute to evaluation and learning activities to inform the ongoing development and refinement of workforce development strategies. 

WHO YOU ARE 

• A bachelor's degree in health sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.  
• At least 12 years of experience in health sector development, with a significant focus on workforce development, capacity building, or related fields.  
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects and initiatives with multiple program partners within the health sector, preferably focusing on workforce development.  
• Proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development with government, private sector, and civil society organizations.  
• Experience working within the Nigerian health sector or similar contexts, with a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities for health workforce development.  
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams towards achieving strategic objectives.  
• Demonstrated leadership in facilitating organizational change and innovation. Ability to work collaboratively, fostering a team-oriented environment and high emotional intelligence committed to inclusivity and co-creation.  
• Passion for health sector development and a service mindset focused on achieving impactful results. Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to plan and act strategically over long timeframes; patience and persistence to achieve goals; and ability to balance immediate execution needs with longer-term visioning.  
• Service mindset and striving towards becoming a trusted business partner to drive common Foundation goals.  
• Results-driven and motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and urgency.  
• Drive to continually experiment and innovate, building and leveraging best-in-class expertise and lessons learned.  
• Exceptional communication skills, including excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities, can articulate information to various constituents across cultures. 
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.