Job Title: Global Program Leader
Hiring Organization: PATH
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/27/2024
PATH is a
global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years
of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science,
economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops
and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath
challenges.
At PATH, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity, infusing justice and ethics into every facet of our organization. We aim to accelerate our impact by integrating efforts to bolster markets and improve access to health products with our deep history of success in product design, development, and regulatory affairs.
We are
seeking a dynamic leader to guide our Medical Devices and Health Technologies
(MDHT) global program. This individual will serve as a key leader within PATH’s
Product Development division reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer and
working closely with our vaccines and diagnostics programs. The MDHT leader
will oversee a diverse global team of 70 employees operating across multiple
time zones worldwide. MDHT encompasses a wide-ranging product development
portfolio, including the advancement of new drug and vaccine delivery devices,
pharmaceutical formulations, maternal and child health interventions, as well
as initiatives focused on health supply chain enhancement. Additionally, the
program boasts specialized expertise in local user research, supported by a
dedicated product development shop and Biosafety Level 2 laboratory.
As the
Global Program Leader of MDHT, there are three primary areas of responsibility:
Strategic
Oversight: Develop and execute a visionary strategy for the MDHT program
aligned with the Product Development division strategy, integrating
organizational efforts, and identifying new areas of focus to drive positive
global health impact.
Program
Leadership: Lead, cultivate, and expand our collaborative global program,
fostering an environment of empowerment, effectiveness, and integration.
Partnership
Development: Cultivate and nurture relationships with international agencies,
governments, private sector, and donors, fostering deep and lasting
partnerships to grow the program to maximize impact and reach.
Responsibilities
Operate
with accountability to PATH’s mission for improving health equity.
Provide
high-level oversight for project implementation and evaluation, ensuring
adherence to the highest standards of ethics and excellence.
Manage
MDHT’s budget, reporting, and contribution targets, advocating for
institutional resources.
Cultivate
a unified, inclusive, and respectful global team culture, empowering team
members to excel.
Provide
emotionally intelligent coaching and mentorship to senior leadership,
facilitating problem-solving and innovation.
Represent
PATH externally, serving as a spokesperson and liaison to stakeholders.
Advance
collaboration within MDHT and across the organization.
Required
Skills and Experience
Degree in
product development, engineering, science, public health, medicine, business,
or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum
of 10 years leading and managing teams in a health technology product
development department with increasing level of responsibility.
Proficient
in conducting market research to identify unmet needs, opportunities for
innovation and then translating that into business development to influence
stakeholders and advocate for sustainable solutions across diverse cultural
populations.
Proven
ability to build relationships with global health organizations, local
stakeholders and other experts from various disciplines. Strong leadership
skills, embodying a human-centered approach, coupled with exceptional emotional
intelligence and people management abilities that fostered a collaborative and
supportive work environment.
Prior
experience working with or in relevant product development industry.
Demonstrated
commitment to ethical practices with an understanding of equity, access, and
social determinants of global health.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
Successful
management of multi-project portfolios within budget constraints.
Familiarity
with global regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
Fluency
in English.
Ability
and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, estimated at 30%.
Must have
legal authorization to work in a PATH country office location. Fully remote
candidates in these locations will be considered.
Preferred
Skills and Experience
These are
valued but shouldn’t limit your decision to apply.
Success
in bringing new products to market at scale in both private and public sector.
Familiarity
with intellectual property management.
Publication
in professionally relevant journals.
Proficiency
in languages spoken in PATH-operated regions.
Willingness
to be located in Seattle.