Senior Director and Head of Health
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Senior Director and Head of Health (US-based) with a compensation range of $240,000 - $300,000 to lead the organization's largest health programming portfolio.
- Role
- Senior Director and Head of Health
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- New York, London, Geneva, or any country where IRC currently operates
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $240,000 - $300,000 / £95,000 - £110,000 / CHF 195,000 - CHF 225,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Senior Director and Head of Health at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will lead the organization's largest programming portfolio, focusing on health care delivery in conflict and disaster-affected areas, including climate crisis response.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of more than $200 million in program funding
- Set the global standard for the quality and technical soundness of health programming
- Represent the IRC in the global arena and raise funds
- Lead the Health Technical Unit and a globally dispersed team of approximately 60 technical experts
- Partner with senior leaders across the organization to position health as an organizational priority
- Drive innovation, integration, and impact at scale across programs, policy, and partnerships
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy or a related field
- Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in global health
- Proven success in strategic leadership, external representation, and fundraising
- Deep and broad connections across the global health, humanitarian, and development spaces
- Proven record of driving change, leading complex global teams, and navigating matrixed organizations
- Public recognition among global actors, media, funders, NGOs, and forums as a global public health professional
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Local employment contract, local benefits, travel support
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position can be based in New York, London, Geneva, or any country where IRC currently operates.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $240,000 - $300,000 / £95,000 - £110,000 / CHF 195,000 - CHF 225,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Public Health, at least 15 years of senior leadership experience, and a proven record of driving change and leading complex global teams.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, through the IRC's career portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, with up to 25% travel expected.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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