Application Guide
How to Apply for Global Head of Innovations
at Living Goods
🏢 About Living Goods
Living Goods is a unique non-profit that combines digital technology, data-driven approaches, and community health worker empowerment to transform healthcare delivery in vulnerable communities. Unlike traditional NGOs, they focus on creating sustainable, scalable solutions that improve millions of lives while providing meaningful compensation to local health workers, creating a virtuous cycle of trust and impact.
About This Role
As Global Head of Innovations, you'll lead the team that co-designs and tests scalable digital solutions (including AI-powered systems) to address key challenges in community health programs across Africa. This role is impactful because you'll directly strengthen community health worker capabilities and motivation, ultimately improving healthcare access for millions in underserved communities.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning meetings with innovation team members across African time zones, reviewing data from pilot programs, collaborating with government partners on co-design sessions, and developing strategies to scale successful innovations. You'd balance hands-on solution development with strategic planning and stakeholder management.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Living Goods Is Looking For
- Proven experience leading innovation teams in global health or development sectors, particularly in African contexts
- Deep expertise in digital health systems, data analytics, and AI applications for community-based programs
- Strong background in co-design methodologies with government partners and community health workers
- Experience scaling innovative solutions across multiple countries while maintaining cultural sensitivity and local relevance
📝 Tips for Applying to Living Goods
Highlight specific experience with digital community health systems in African contexts, not just general innovation experience
Demonstrate how you've successfully co-designed solutions with government partners and local communities
Include metrics showing how your previous innovations improved health outcomes or CHW performance
Show familiarity with Living Goods' existing digital platforms and suggest specific innovation opportunities
Emphasize your ability to work across African time zones and manage remote innovation teams effectively
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your experience leading innovation in community health specifically, not just general tech innovation', 'Examples of successful co-design with government partners and local communities', "How you've scaled digital health solutions across multiple countries or regions", 'Your vision for leveraging AI and data to strengthen CHW capabilities at Living Goods']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Living Goods' existing digital platforms and how they currently support CHWs
- → The organization's partnerships with African governments and their implementation approach
- → Specific challenges mentioned in Living Goods' annual reports or case studies
- → Current trends in digital health innovation for community health workers in Africa
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on tech innovation without demonstrating understanding of community health contexts
- Presenting solutions without considering government partnership requirements
- Using generic innovation frameworks without tailoring to Living Goods' specific model and values
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!