Global Health Project Director: Climate-Resilient Health

Management Sciences for Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization is seeking a Project Director to lead an initiative focused on the resilience of health products to climate change. The role entails overseeing project implementation, engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience in global health programs, strong leadership skills, and experience in low- and middle-income countries. Strong communication skills and an advanced degree are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in project management within global health.
• Experience working with major global health donors like Unitaid.
• Fluency in English and advantage for other languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall activity implementation and manage project deliverables.
• Engage with stakeholders to align on priorities and report progress.
• Mobilize consortium partners and guide in-country teams.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale health programs

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring and evaluation skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Experience in LMICs

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

A global health organization is seeking a Project Director to lead an initiative focused on the resilience of health products to climate change. The role entails overseeing project implementation, engaging with a variety of stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience in global health programs, strong leadership skills, and experience in low- and middle-income countries. Strong communication skills and an advanced degree are essential for this position.