[Hiring] Director, Health Financing @Clinton Health Access Initiative

Role Description

The (Senior) Director, Health Financing will be at the centre of critical work — helping countries navigate the transition away from foreign aid, optimizing limited resources, and building sustainable financial architecture for primary health care (PHC) systems.

• Report to CHAI’s Vice President Health Systems and NCDs.
• Oversee a global team and work closely with over 100 staff across countries.
• Manage a growing portfolio of $80 M across 10+ countries in Africa and Asia.
• Lead CHAI's health financing work across strategy, execution, and team building/management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public health, economics, public policy, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in health financing and/or public health.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy in complex environments.
• Substantial professional experience and understanding of health sector dynamics in Africa and possibly Asia.
• Strong analytics and technical depth in health financing.
• Excellent communicator who can distil complex issues into clear narratives.
• Experience in donor stewardship and successful proposal development.
• Proven track record of building and leading teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French is a significant asset.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with or within Ministries of Finance or Health.
• Experience leveraging new digital approaches for health financing.
• Experience in addressing health financing challenges for supply chain and workforce management.
• Experience living and working in Africa and Asia.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization.
• Engagement with diverse teams across multiple countries.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.