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Global Health Strategies (GHS) is an international consulting company that specializes in global health communications, advocacy, research and strategy. We focus on public health issues that impact developing nations and emerging markets. Our clients include leading foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions and product developme...
Job description
GHS is seeking a Director to support the growth of our new Nairobi office, which will serve as a hub for the East African region. GHS is an international consulting organization that aims to ensure the development and worldwide delivery of health products, technologies and information. We specialize in communications, advocacy, research and strategy. Our donors and clients include foundations, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions and product development partnerships that are working in the health and development space.
GHS currently has offices in New York, USA; New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Kolkata, India; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Beijing, China; and, our most recent addition, Nairobi, Kenya. We also have a growing presence in Johannesburg, South Africa.
GHS’s Director in Nairobi will be responsible for spearheading new business development efforts in Kenya and across East Africa; hiring, managing and mentoring a small team; and coordinating day-to-day operations of the office. He or she will also manage the development and execution of communications and advocacy strategies for GHS’s clients and partners, focused on major health and development challenges in the region, including reproductive maternal, newborn and child health, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, nutrition and health financing, among others.
This is the ideal position for an intelligent, entrepreneurial, motivated and passionate senior professional who has a sophisticated understanding of an evolving global health environment and a strong background in global health advocacy and/or communications. The individual should also possess excellent diplomatic and client relations skills and an energetic and flexible management style. We are seeking someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial environment.
This will be a full-time, Nairobi-based position. The Director will report to GHS’s Executive Vice President. Kenyan and other East African nationals are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to individuals with permission to work in Kenya.
Additional information about responsibilities and qualifications is included below.
Responsibilities Specifically, GHS’s Nairobi-based Director will:
Required Qualifications
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