[Hiring] Director, Maternal & Reproductive Health @Resolve To Save Lives

Role Description

The Director, Maternal & Reproductive Health will provide strategic and technical leadership for RTSL's portfolio to reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The role will lead the development and implementation of a multi-country programme that strengthens government capabilities to identify and address barriers to quality care, translate data into action, and deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes.

The Director will have overall accountability for the strategy, resources, quality, performance, and results of the maternal survival and reproductive health portfolio, leading a multidisciplinary team and working closely with governments, technical partners, and colleagues across RTSL to design, implement and scale evidence-informed approaches. The role requires deep expertise in sexual, reproductive and maternal health, strong programme leadership, and the ability to translate technical evidence into practical, sustainable health system improvements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medicine, public health, sexual and reproductive health, obstetrics and gynaecology, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant global health experience, including substantial technical and leadership experience in sexual, reproductive and maternal health in low- and middle-income countries.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading complex, multi-country programmes, including strategic planning, budget oversight and accountability for results.
• Extensive experience engaging senior government officials, donors and international partners, with the ability to build relationships and influence strategic decisions.
• Recognised technical expertise in maternal survival and reproductive health, with a strong understanding of evidence-based interventions, health service delivery and health system strengthening.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage programmes across different countries and organisational functions.
• Strong understanding of data-driven programme improvement, implementation challenges and approaches to translating evidence into sustainable results.
• Excellent strategic thinking, judgement, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate complex political and operational environments.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally, approximately 30% during programme start-up and up to 25% thereafter.

Requirements

• Set the strategic direction, priorities and implementation approach for RTSL's maternal survival and reproductive health portfolio.
• Oversee a multi-country portfolio, with accountability for programme planning, budget development and management, resource allocation, performance and delivery against strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, establishing clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Provide expert technical leadership across maternal survival and sexual and reproductive health.
• Lead the development and adaptation of evidence-informed approaches that connect data-driven learning with targeted improvements.
• Guide the design and implementation of country programmes, identifying opportunities to strengthen government leadership.
• Drive innovation and collaboration across RTSL's technical teams.
• Lead senior-level engagement with Ministries of Health and national partners.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with donors, multilateral agencies, technical institutions and implementing partners.
• Maintain overall accountability for portfolio performance and results.
• Oversee the generation, synthesis and dissemination of evidence and practical learning.

Benefits

• Health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Contributions toward retirement.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays.
• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year.
• Professional development and home office setup benefits.
• Up-to-date computer equipment.