Regional Director of Africa Programs Job in Nairobi Kenya

RTI International is an independent non-governmental research organization dedicated to conducting research and development that improves the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.

RTI is seeking qualified applicants for
 Regional Director of Africa Programs, who will serve as a senior member of RTI’s Global Health Group (GHG).

GHG is seeking a senior global health expert who has the strategic vision and indepth technical experience to direct RTI’s portfolio of programs in Africa and design strategies to grow RTI’s global health work in Africa.

This position will be based in RTI’s Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities include: 
  • Management of technical development, program implementation, personnel, as well as budgetary and financial oversight for all aspects of Global Health’s Africa portfolio;
  • providing strategic leadership and technical direction for all aspects of RTI’s health work in Africa;
  • working with Africa Program staff and other RTI senior technical experts to analyze opportunities for program expansion and lead business development strategies.
  • Serve as one of RTI’s most senior technical leaders for global health projects in Africa.
Minimum qualifications include: 
  • Masters Degree, Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree in public health or related fields.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 16 years of experience (with at least 5 years in the Africa Region) leading donor-funded health projects or programs.
  • Strong technical expertise in one of the following domains: HIV; malaria; RH; MCH; health systems strengthening; health policy.
  • Prior experience in new business development to include designing and writing technical approaches and experience working with and managing USAID programs is required.
To Apply: Submit a detailed CV to www.rti.org/job13434.

Deadline for submission is August 21, 2011.

Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and RTI may offer the positions before the closing date.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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