[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 program that strengthens government capabilities to identify and address barriers to quality care, translate data into action, and deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes.

• Overall accountability for the strategy, resources, quality, performance, and results of the maternal survival and reproductive health portfolio.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and work closely with governments, technical partners, and colleagues across RTSL.
• Design, implement, and scale evidence-informed approaches.
• Requires deep expertise in sexual, reproductive and maternal health, strong program 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 gynecology, 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 programs, 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.

Requirements

• Recognized 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 programs across different countries and organizational functions.
• Strong understanding of data-driven program 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 program start-up and up to 25% thereafter.

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.