Managing Director, Health Workforce Initiative

The Company is seeking a Managing Director to lead programme and operational delivery for a multi-country initiative focused on strengthening the health workforce across Africa. The role will serve as the initiative’s senior representative and guide efforts to improve the availability, quality, distribution, and retention of primary care and maternal, newborn, and child health workers. The Managing Director will oversee support to government-led planning, training, financing, and workforce development, while ensuring activities align with country priorities and the initiative’s technical framework. The position also involves coordinating technical, programmatic, and financial management support for participating governments and partners. The ideal candidate will be an experienced grant-making expert with a background in funding or implementing ambitious global health programmes. Significant experience in health systems strengthening in Africa, including health workforce initiatives, is required. Candidates should bring the leadership and operational capabilities needed to manage complex, multi-country programmes and work effectively with governments, training institutions, and implementing partners. Familiarity with workforce planning, training design, monitoring and evaluation, and health financing is valuable.