Associate Director - Sustainability, Health Systems Strengthening and HRH

About the role

Jhpiego is seeking an Associate Director for Sustainability, Health Systems Strengthening and Human Resources for Health (HRH). The role works with federal and state governments and partners to give overall technical direction to health systems strengthening strategies at state, local government and community levels, so that governments can lead greater access, quality and use of priority services and improve health outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and scaling of health systems strengthening strategies aligned with national plans, advise governments on governance, policy reform and leadership, and support health financing, domestic resource mobilization and strategic purchasing
• Strengthen supply chain management, health infrastructure resilience and health information systems integration
• Lead HRH strategy and workforce management, oversee HRH data systems such as iHRIS, and drive pre-service education, CPD and capacity building
• Support recruitment, equitable distribution, performance management and retention of health workers, especially in underserved areas
• Design transition roadmaps to move donor-supported functions to national and local authorities, run organizational capacity assessments and promote public-private partnerships
• Build relationships with ministries, donors and partners, represent the organization in policy dialogues and technical working groups, and mentor project teams
• Set up metrics and KPIs, run workforce analytics, and publish policy briefs, technical reports and peer-reviewed papers

Required profile

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public health, sociology or a related discipline; master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of leadership, management and technical experience, with a preference for treatment program implementation
• Familiarity with USAID reporting requirements
• Experience collaborating with government officials, local and international partners, and maintaining donor relations
• References will be required; a pre-employment background check applies to the selected candidate

Required skills

• HRH strategic planning and health workforce policy formulation
• HRIS management (e.g. iHRIS)
• Pre-service education reform and healthcare labor market dynamics
• Excellent writing and technical writing skills

Applicants apply through the Jhpiego careers page with a single document containing a cover letter, resume and references. The organization states it offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.