Director of External Affairs

Core responsibilities:

• Shape external growth strategy including country sequencing and partnership approach
• Own and drive government engagement strategy across priority countries for MOH endorsement and CPD/CME accreditation
• Build and manage relationships with NGOs, multilaterals, donors, and ecosystem partners
• Lead external communications for broad audiences and represent HealthLearn at conferences and events

This role helps millions of health workers gain access to excellent and free online training, ensuring they save more lives by improving the quality of care they deliver through government adoption and strategic partnerships.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in government engagement, partnerships, business development, or related fields
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or comparable contexts with complex, bureaucratic environments
• Ownership of complex, multi-step external initiatives with senior stakeholders and long timelines
• Experience supervising or building small, focused teams or workstreams
• Full professional proficiency in English required; French is a strong advantage

No specific benefits or compensation information provided in the job description.

HealthLearn provides free online training to health workers to improve healthcare quality and save lives through government adoption and strategic partnerships.