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