Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Director, Africa Health, Global Development

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

500 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelBachelors
Job Description

This position will require regular travel to Africa and adjustments on working hours to connect regularly with teams based in different time zones. Summarize, synthesize and share key insights from meetings and engagements in Seattle and provide advice on ways forward. Coordinate high-level visits from African partners in Seattle. Co-manage all Seattle-based full time and temporary staff that are part of the Africa team. Provide a one stop center, play the "concierge function" and connect the dots across all programs in health and nutrition. Provide suggestions to improve the impact of joint programs and to cultivate a "one foundation" engagement in health in Africa. Put in place a platform and framework that facilitates knowledge sharing across African countries. Lead programmatic bodies of work, strategy development, refinement and management to ensure that team goals align with overall foundation strategies.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 500 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Experience of integration across disease areas and/or integrating health and other interventions.

  • At least 15+ years of significant management experience in health and nutrition and health system

  • Has lived and worked in a developing country, preferably in multiple countries across the African continent

  • The ability to communicate fluently in French will be an asset.

Required Skills
  • Analytical skills

  • MS Word

  • Time Management Skills

  • MS Excel skills

  • Multilingual skills

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • Prioritizing skills

  • written communication

  • Adaptability

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Multi tasker

  • Driven for excellence

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Director, Africa Health, Global Development in 500 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA is between $130,000 and $185,000 per year. The salary range is dependent on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, and management skills.

Additional Information
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedNovember 18th, 2021
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty.

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