Director - Health, Nutrition & WASH

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Project Management

• Provide visionary leadership to ensure programmatic excellence, technical quality, and financial integrity across all projects.

• Develop and regularly update comprehensive work plans aligned with beneficiary needs, government priorities, and donor requirements.

• Ensure strict compliance with funder policies (Gates Foundation, CIFF, World Bank, AfDB, ADB, GAVI, The Global Fund, bilateral donors), IPE Global procedures, and international best practices.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funding agencies, Ministries of Health, civil society organisations, and implementing partners.

• Oversee project budgets, financial operations, and resource allocation, and ensure optimal utilisation of funds.

Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance

• Guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions across health systems strengthening, RMNCAH+A, sexual and reproductive health, health financing, and WASH.

• Ensure technical rigour, quality assurance, and sustainability of all project activities and deliverables.

• Lead the development of robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks with clear indicators and data systems.

• Review, edit, and contribute to technical reports, policy briefs, research publications, and knowledge products..

• Champion innovation by integrating digital health solutions, data analytics, and adaptive management approaches.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Recruit, build, lead, and mentor high-performing, diverse teams across multiple geographies.

• Coordinate team efforts to achieve rapid, measurable, and sustainable results.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Develop leadership capacity within the team and provide professional growth opportunities.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and innovative approaches in the health, nutrition, and WASH sectors globally.

• Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with donors, multilateral agencies, foundations, government bodies, and private sector partners.

• Lead the development of compelling, technically sound proposals for complex, large-scale competitive bids.

• Collaborate with technical experts, researchers, and consortium partners to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

• Enhance IPE Global's brand visibility, thought leadership, and reputation as a trusted partner in global health and development.

• Represent IPE Global at international conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

Governance & Financial Oversight

• Oversee project delivery, risk management, and financial performance across the practice portfolio.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and ethical standards.

• Contribute to strengthening systems for performance monitoring, reporting, and impact measurement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Public Health, International Development, Medicine, Health Policy, or related field from a recognised institution.

• Atleast 15 years of progressive leadership experience within international development, with substantial focus on health programs.

• Proven track record in successfully managing large-scale, multi-million dollar donor-funded projects across multiple countries.

• Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: health systems strengthening, RMNCAH+A, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, WASH, health financing, or digital health.

• Experience working with IPE Global's key donors: Gates Foundation, CIFF, World Bank, AfDB, ADB, or similar organisations.

• Demonstrated success in business development with a strong track record of winning proactive and competitive bids from major donors.

• Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing project budgets and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities across diverse cultural contexts.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 40%) within India, Africa, and other regions as required.

• This role is suited for a leader prepared to take on full practice leadership responsibilities in a global, multi-sectoral context.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in Asia and/or Africa, with an understanding of diverse health system contexts.

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or contributions to significant policy documents.

• Experience with adaptive management, human-centred design, or systems thinking approaches.

• Strong network within the global health community and development sector.

What We Offer

• Clear career trajectory to Practice Head within one year.

• Opportunity to shape strategic direction and lead transformative health initiatives.

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Collaborative, innovative work environment with a global team of experts.

• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge work in global health.

• This role offers the opportunity to shape IPE’s next phase of growth in global health, with a defined leadership trajectory, strong cross-regional collaboration, and exposure to strategic partnerships at the highest levels.

IPE Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.