Health Innovation Lead
Quick answer
Relief International is hiring a remote Health Innovation Lead (10+ years of experience) to develop and implement a global health innovation strategy, focusing on fragile, conflict-affected settings. The role is based within 3 hours of CET time zone and offers a 12-month contract.
- Role
- Health Innovation Lead
- Organization
- Relief International
- Location
- Remote, within 3 hours of CET time zone
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Relief International is seeking a Health Innovation Lead to drive practical, evidence-based innovation to address health challenges in fragile, conflict-affected, and resource-constrained settings. The role involves developing and implementing a Health Innovation Strategy, identifying and prioritizing health challenges, and building strategic partnerships.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of Relief International's Health Innovation Strategy
- Identify and prioritize health and health-system challenges
- Design, adapt, and oversee innovation initiatives
- Scan global evidence to identify innovations for low-resource and humanitarian contexts
- Generate evidence on effectiveness, feasibility, cost, acceptability, equity, and scalability
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with ministries of health, donors, research institutions, and private-sector organizations
What it takes
- Advanced qualification in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy or a related discipline
- Significant experience working in global health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
- Strong expertise in health systems strengthening
- Proven ability to identify complex health-system challenges and develop practical, context-appropriate solutions
- Experience identifying, adapting, testing, and scaling health innovations
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The job is remote, within 3 hours of CET time zone.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced qualification in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy or a related discipline, significant experience in global health, and strong expertise in health systems strengthening.
How do I apply?
To apply, click on the Apply button in the job advert page and upload a CV and Cover Letter.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote, within 3 hours of CET time zone.
How to apply
Apply directly on Relief International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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