Program Officer, Maternal & Child Health Evidence to Action

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Washington; On-site; USD 157,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for Maternal and Child Survival and Women’s Health in Seattle, WA and Washington, DC. You will lead cross-cutting research and support for priority partners, translating analytics into actionable insights to improve health outcomes for mothers and children.

You will manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, collaborate across teams and external partners, and help design strategies that advance gender equality and health systems

Qualifications

• Masters or other advanced degree preferred, in public health or related field.
• 7+ years of global health experience, including 5+ years in maternal, newborn, child, and reproductive health.
• Ability to translate evidence into actionable recommendations for policymakers in LMICs.
• Experience managing partnerships with subject-matter experts and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and translate research findings into actionable insights for internal and external audiences.
• Oversee the MCS+WH research portfolio and grants/contracts, tracking progress and budgets.
• Foster relationships across the Foundation and with external partners in women’s health.
• Support the Deputy Director with materials, analyses, and coordination for MCS+WH topics.
• Lead external engagements and coordinate logistics for high-level meetings.

Skills

Global health experience

MCS+WH expertise

Policy translation

Partnership management

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree

Public health background

Job description

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for Maternal and Child Survival and Women’s Health in Seattle, WA and Washington, DC. You will lead cross-cutting research and support for priority partners, translating analytics into actionable insights to improve health outcomes for mothers and children.

You will manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, collaborate across teams and external partners, and help design strategies that advance gender equality and health systems