Global Director, Newborn Health & Strategy

Clinton Health Access Initiative; Oregon; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) seeks a Director of Newborn Health to lead the global newborn health portfolio, oversee preterm respiratory care and congenital syphilis elimination efforts, and drive strategy development and fundraising across multiple countries. The role combines clinical depth with strategic leadership and hands-on program management.

The Director will guide country teams, engage with partners, and shape CHAI’s newborn health agenda to reduce neonatal mortality and

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-country newborn health programs.
• Proven ability to secure funding and manage donor relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate evidence into policy.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy for global newborn health portfolio, expanding beyond current workstreams.
• Lead execution of global newborn health workstreams with country teams for impact.
• Build trusted relationships with global partners, governments, and funders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) seeks a Director of Newborn Health to lead the global newborn health portfolio, oversee preterm respiratory care and congenital syphilis elimination efforts, and drive strategy development and fundraising across multiple countries. The role combines clinical depth with strategic leadership and hands-on program management.

The Director will guide country teams, engage with partners, and shape CHAI’s newborn health agenda to reduce neonatal mortality and