- July 12, 2023
- Posted by: humanitarianweb
- Category: Humanitarian Jobs
At Fistula Foundation, we believe that no woman should live a life of misery and isolation, simply for trying to bring a child into the world. We strive every day to end the suffering of women injured in childbirth — and to ensure that no woman is left behind.
We have a vision to bring the suffering caused by fistula to an end in all countries where this condition persists today. Within a generation, we can create a world where women with this condition receive healing in a matter of days, not years — where these women flourish in their communities instead of languishing in the shadows. We call this vision In It to End It.
In early 2023, Fistula Foundation launched a five-year, $110 million plan that will accelerate progress toward this vision. Under this plan, we will reach and serve women with obstetric fistula on a scale that equals the urgency of their suffering.
From 2023 to 2027, Fistula Foundation will expand the provision of life-transforming surgeries in more than 20 countries, while also building the infrastructure needed to make the scourge of fistula a relic of the past. Over the course of the five-year plan, the Foundation will achieve three key impact goals: 80,000 surgeries, more than 40 new Fistula Foundation Partners, and five new Fistula Foundation Treatment Networks.
It is into this exciting context of growth that we are seeking to appoint a newly created Senior Vice President, Africa to support Fistula Foundation’s vision of delivering timely, quality care for all women living with fistula and related childbirth injuries globally. You will be responsible for driving our growth across Africa and providing strategic, programmatic, operational and people leadership.
We are looking for a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with strong leadership and management experience. You have an interest in driving the growth and quality of our programs and impact. You will bring a track record of setting up and managing programs and operations across multiple countries in Africa and will be an entrepreneurial leader and doer with a willingness to roll up sleeves to do what it takes to deliver programs and relationships.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/quoting reference 6678. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 4th, 2023.
Location: Africa-based with preference for Nairobi, Kenya. The salary for the role is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.
Fistula Foundation, as an organization dedicated to health equity, has long valued and advanced inclusion in its organizational structure and operations, as well as in the design, development, and implementation of its programs. It knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to bringing onboard the rich variety of perspectives and talents that it needs to confront complex challenges and to succeed in its mission. The Foundation considers gender equality to be a fundamental human right and it takes seriously its responsibility to work toward its fulfillment. Fistula Foundation also recognizes that restrictive gender norms undermine other fundamental rights, including the right to good health, which lies at the core of its mission.
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