Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Open Health Foundation is seeking an Executive Director/CEO 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 represent the Foundation at high-level meetings, policy forums, and donor engagements across Nigeria's health and development sectors.
- Provides overall strategic leadership for programmes, operations, people, partnerships, and finances
- Serves as principal ambassador at high-level meetings, policy forums, and donor engagements
- Translates strategic objectives into annual operational plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes
- Leads fundraising and resource mobilization to diversify the Foundation's funding base
- Establishes monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact measurement systems
- Requires close collaboration with Board, government institutions, and healthcare stakeholders
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The Executive Director/CEO 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.
The Executive Director/CEO 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction:
- Translate strategic objectives into clear annual operational plans, targets, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and trends within the health and development sectors and position the Foundation accordingly.
- Develop, implement, and periodically review the Foundation’s strategic plan and organizational priorities.
- Provide visionary and effective leadership in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and long-term objectives.
- Ensure that the Foundation remains responsive to the evolving needs of the communities and populations it serves.
- Programme Leadership & Impact:
- Ensure programme activities comply with relevant regulatory, ethical, contractual, and donor requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight of all Foundation programmes, projects, and interventions.
- Establish appropriate systems for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact measurement.
- Review programme performance and ensure timely corrective action where required.
- Ensure programmes are evidence-based, impactful, scalable, and aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
- Promote innovation and the adoption of effective approaches to healthcare delivery and health-system strengthening.
- Fundraising & Resource Mobilization:
- Diversify the Foundation’s funding base and reduce dependence on a limited number of funding sources.
- Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities, grants, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional donors, foundations, development agencies, government institutions, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and other funding partners.
- Lead the development and implementation of a sustainable resource-mobilization strategy.
- Represent the Foundation in high-level donor and funding discussions.
- Provide leadership in the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, funding strategies, and partnership opportunities.
- Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with government ministries, departments and agencies, development partners, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, private-sector organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that advance the Foundation’s mission and programmes.
- 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.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and accountability mechanisms.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements, organizational policies, and governance standards.
- Promote transparency and ethical conduct across the organization.
- Provide the Board with accurate, timely, and strategic information to support informed decision-making.
- Identify, assess, and manage organizational, financial, operational, reputational, and programme risks.
- Financial & Operational Management:
- Monitor organizational financial performance and take appropriate action where necessary.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational and donor resources.
- Oversee organizational efficiency and ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities.
- Ensure effective systems, processes, policies, and structures are in place to support organizational growth.
- 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.
- People & Leadership Development:
- Promote a positive organizational culture built on professionalism, integrity, inclusion, accountability, and respect.
- Provide strong leadership to the senior management team and promote effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Support staff development, succession planning, and leadership capacity building.
- Build and retain a high-performing, diverse, and mission-driven workforce.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability mechanisms for senior leadership.
- Ensure that the Foundation attracts and retains high-calibre talent.
- Advocacy, Visibility & Thought Leadership:
- Contribute to health policy discussions, sector advocacy, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Develop and strengthen the Foundation’s institutional profile and visibility within the health sector.
- Serve as a public ambassador and leading voice for Open Health Foundation.
- 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:
- Use data, evidence, and organizational learning to inform strategic decision-making.
- Track progress against organizational goals, key performance indicators, and strategic targets.
- Ensure the timely preparation and presentation of organizational, programme, financial, and strategic reports.
- Provide regular performance updates to the Board and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, donors, regulators, and the Board.
- Key Performance Indicators
- The successful Executive Director/CEOwill be expected to demonstrate measurable performance across areas including:
- Growth and diversification of funding and resource mobilization.
- Quality, reach, and measurable impact of programmes.
- Development and sustainability of strategic partnerships.
- Organizational growth, efficiency, and institutional strengthening.
- Increased institutional visibility and sector influence.
- Financial sustainability and responsible resource management.
- Governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Achievement of the Foundation’s strategic objectives and annual targets.
- Staff engagement, retention, and leadership development.
- Satisfaction and confidence of key stakeholders, partners, and the Board.
- Qualifications &
Experience
Essential
Strong understanding of the health, development, nonprofit, or social-impact ecosystem.
Demonstrated
leading a nonprofit, foundation, NGO, development organization, healthcare organization, or comparable institution.
A Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
Strong financial management, budgeting, and organizational oversight capabilities.
Minimum of 7years of progressive professional experience, with at least 3years in a senior management, executive, or organizational leadership position.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Proven
in strategic planning, organizational leadership, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrable
in fundraising, grant acquisition, donor management, and resource mobilization.
Demonstrated
managing multidisciplinary teams and complex organizational operations.
Desirable:
serving on boards, committees, advisory groups, or sector-level initiatives.
working with government and public-sector stakeholders.
in health systems strengthening, healthcare access, community health, public health, or related areas.
working with international development agencies, foundations, bilateral or multilateral organizations, or major institutional donors.
developing and managing large-scale grants and multi-stakeholder programmes.
Professional membership or certification in a relevant field.
Core Competencies:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
High integrity, professionalism, and accountability
High-level communication and public speaking skills
Strong understanding of the health and development sector
Visionary and strategic leadership
People leadership and talent development
Negotiation and partnership-building skills
Adaptability and innovation
Exceptional stakeholder management
Programme and project oversight
Financial and commercial awareness
Strong governance and ethical judgement
Fundraising and business development acumen
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainable health impact
Problem-solving and sound decision-making
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.
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.
The ideal candidate should be able to move confidently between Board-level strategy, donor and government engagement, programme oversight, financial stewardship, and people leadership.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application
Deadline:
9th October, 2026.
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