Lead, Health Workforce Development

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment.

To ensure the Foundations accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities.

Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.

If you are an experienced professional in Health Workforce Development looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Development, the Lead, Health Workforce Development will drive the Foundations strategy to strengthen Nigerias health sector by developing, executing, and scaling impactful health workforce programs. This role involves setting strategic direction, engaging partners, and facilitating programs to enhance the health workforce landscape across Nigeria. S/he will build a robust network of health initiatives, fostering new and existing partnerships to ensure inclusive and sustainable health workforce solutions.

This role requires frequent travel within Nigeria and occasional international travel. The Lead will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing priorities.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Strategically design and implement health workforce development programs, ensuring alignment with national health objectives and the foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Act as a key facilitator, aggregating efforts from stakeholders across public and private sectors to drive program success.
• Lead the identification, development, and management of partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and NGOs to enhance the health workforce.
• Establish and oversee a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess program impact, facilitating organizational learning and strategic adaptation.
• Represent the Foundation’s health workforce initiatives to external stakeholders, including government officials, media, and other key actors, enhancing visibility and support for the initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of partners, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment of efforts towards common goals.
• Participate in and contribute to evaluation and learning activities to inform the ongoing development and refinement of workforce development strategies.

WHO YOU ARE

• A bachelors degree in health sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in health sector development, with a significant focus on workforce development, capacity building, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects and initiatives with multiple program partners within the health sector, preferably focusing on workforce development.
• Proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development with government, private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Experience working within the Nigerian health sector or similar contexts, with a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities for health workforce development.
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams towards achieving strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilitating organizational change and innovation. Ability to work collaboratively, fostering a team-oriented environment and high emotional intelligence committed to inclusivity and co-creation.
• Passion for health sector development and a service mindset focused on achieving impactful results. Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to plan and act strategically over long timeframes; patience and persistence to achieve goals; and ability to balance immediate execution needs with longer-term visioning.
• Service mindset and striving towards becoming a trusted business partner to drive common Foundation goals.
• Results-driven and motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and urgency.
• Drive to continually experiment and innovate, building and leveraging best-in-class expertise and lessons learned.
• Exceptional communication skills, including excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities, can articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is June 20, 2024.

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