Executive Director

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Open Health Foundation is hiring an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and strategic leader, providing overall direction for programmes, operations, people, partnerships, finances, and institutional development. The role works closely with the Board and senior leadership to execute strategic priorities and build relationships with donors, government, development partners, and healthcare stakeholders. The Executive Director also acts as principal ambassador, representing the Foundation at high-level meetings, conferences, policy forums, and donor engagements.

• Chief executive and strategic leadership role for a health-focused NGO
• Leads strategy, fundraising, partnerships, governance, and programme oversight
• Works closely with the Board and senior leadership team
• Represents the Foundation at high-level national and international forums
• Focus on health and development sector impact and institutional growth

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The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive and strategic leader of Open Health Foundation, providing overall direction for the organization’s programmes, operations, people, partnerships, finances, and institutional development. The role will work closely with the Board and senior leadership team to develop and execute the Foundation’s strategic priorities, build strong relationships with donors, government institutions, development partners, private-sector organizations, healthcare stakeholders, and other strategic partners. The Executive Director will also serve as a principal ambassador for the Foundation, representing its interests and mission at high-level meetings, conferences, policy forums, donor engagements, and other relevant platforms. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction: Provide visionary and effective leadership in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and long-term objectives. Develop, implement, and periodically review the Foundation’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. Translate strategic objectives into clear annual operational plans, targets, budgets, and measurable outcomes. Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and trends within the health and development sectors and position the Foundation accordingly. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure that the Foundation remains responsive to the evolving needs of the communities and populations it serves. Programme Leadership & Impact: Provide strategic oversight of all Foundation programmes, projects, and interventions. Ensure programmes are evidence-based, impactful, scalable, and aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Establish appropriate systems for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact measurement. Review programme performance and ensure timely corrective action where required. Promote innovation and the adoption of effective approaches to healthcare delivery and health-system strengthening. Ensure programme activities comply with relevant regulatory, ethical, contractual, and donor requirements. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization: Lead the development and implementation of a sustainable resource-mobilization strategy. Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional donors, foundations, development agencies, government institutions, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and other funding partners. Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities, grants, partnerships, and investment opportunities. Provide leadership in the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, funding strategies, and partnership opportunities. Diversify the Foundation’s funding base and reduce dependence on a limited number of funding sources. Represent the Foundation in high-level donor and funding discussions. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that advance the Foundation’s mission and programmes. Build strong relationships with government ministries, departments and agencies, development partners, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, private-sector organizations, and community stakeholders. Represent the Foundation at national and international conferences, policy engagements, sector meetings, and other strategic forums. Identify opportunities for collaboration, co-investment, knowledge exchange, and programme expansion. Position Open Health Foundation as a credible and respected organization within the health and development ecosystem. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Work closely with the Board to ensure effective organizational governance and accountability. Provide the Board with accurate, timely, and strategic information to support informed decision-making. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements, organizational policies, and governance standards. Identify, assess, and manage organizational, financial, operational, reputational, and programme risks. Maintain appropriate internal controls and accountability mechanisms. Promote transparency and ethical conduct across the organization. Financial & Operational Management: Provide executive oversight of the Foundation’s financial sustainability and operational performance. Work with the finance team and Board to develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans. Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational and donor resources. Monitor organizational financial performance and take appropriate action where necessary. Ensure effective systems, processes, policies, and structures are in place to support organizational growth. Oversee organizational efficiency and ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities. People & Leadership Development: Provide strong leadership to the senior management team and promote effective cross-functional collaboration. Build and retain a high-performing, diverse, and mission-driven workforce. Establish clear performance expectations and accountability mechanisms for senior leadership. Support staff development, succession planning, and leadership capacity building. Promote a positive organizational culture built on professionalism, integrity, inclusion, accountability, and respect. Ensure that the Foundation attracts and retains high-calibre talent. Advocacy, Visibility & Thought Leadership: Serve as a public ambassador and leading voice for Open Health Foundation. Develop and strengthen the Foundation’s institutional profile and visibility within the health sector. Contribute to health policy discussions, sector advocacy, and thought leadership initiatives. Represent the Foundation in media engagements and public forums where appropriate. Promote the Foundation’s achievements, evidence, lessons learned, and impact responsibly. Monitoring, Reporting & Accountability: Ensure the timely preparation and presentation of organizational, programme, financial, and strategic reports. Track progress against organizational goals, key performance indicators, and strategic targets. Provide regular performance updates to the Board and other relevant stakeholders. Use data, evidence, and organizational learning to inform strategic decision-making. Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, donors, regulators, and the Board. Key Performance Indicators The successful Executive Director will be expected to demonstrate measurable performance across areas including: Achievement of the Foundation’s strategic objectives and annual targets. Growth and diversification of funding and resource mobilization. Quality, reach, and measurable impact of programmes. Development and sustainability of strategic partnerships. Financial sustainability and responsible resource management. Organizational growth, efficiency, and institutional strengthening. Staff engagement, retention, and leadership development. Governance, compliance, and risk management. Increased institutional visibility and sector influence. Satisfaction and confidence of key stakeholders, partners, and the Board. Qualifications & Experience: Essential A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management, executive, or organizational leadership position. Demonstrated experience: leading a nonprofit, foundation, NGO, development organization, healthcare organization, or comparable institution. Proven experience: in strategic planning, organizational leadership, programme management, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable experience: in fundraising, grant acquisition, donor management, and resource mobilization. Strong understanding of the health, development, nonprofit, or social-impact ecosystem. Demonstrated experience: managing multidisciplinary teams and complex organizational operations. Strong financial management, budgeting, and organizational oversight capabilities. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Desirable: Experience: working with international development agencies, foundations, bilateral or multilateral organizations, or major institutional donors. Experience: working with government and public-sector stakeholders. Experience: in health systems strengthening, healthcare access, community health, public health, or related areas. Experience: developing and managing large-scale grants and multi-stakeholder programmes. Professional membership or certification in a relevant field. Experience: serving on boards, committees, advisory groups, or sector-level initiatives. Core Competencies: The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Visionary and strategic leadership Exceptional stakeholder management Fundraising and business development acumen Strong understanding of the health and development sector High-level communication and public speaking skills Financial and commercial awareness Strong governance and ethical judgement Programme and project oversight Negotiation and partnership-building skills People leadership and talent development Problem-solving and sound decision-making Adaptability and innovation High integrity, professionalism, and accountability Commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainable health impact Leadership Profile: We are looking for a leader who is strategic without losing sight of execution, commercially astute without compromising the Foundation’s social mission, and ambitious while remaining accountable to the communities it serves. The ideal candidate should be able to move confidently between Board-level strategy, donor and government engagement, programme oversight, financial stewardship, and people leadership. They should possess the credibility and relationship-building ability to establish Open Health Foundation as a trusted partner while creating the systems, culture, and resources required for long-term institutional sustainability. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should apply below USING APPLY ONLINE NOW BUTTON Premium NGO Service Increase your chances of getting this job! Let our experts professionally update your CV and Cover Letter to meet international NGO standards. Get Started Now From ₦700 only