Regional Health Specialist

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Technical Head of Programmes (THOP) and in close collaboration with Global Technical Specialists, the Regional Health Specialist provides strategic and technical leadership for HI’s health programming across the East, Central and Southern Africa division. The role leads the development and implementation of regional health strategy, supports country programmes, and strengthens HI’s positioning as a key actor in inclusive, equitable and resilient health systems across the humanitarian-development nexus. The Regional Health Specialist ensures the design, quality, and scaling of high-impact, inclusive and integrated health programmes across the different countries of the division. The role contributes to advancing disability-inclusive health equity by strengthening technical quality, supporting programme development, delivering technical assistance, building strategic partnerships, and promoting learning and innovation, in line with HI global Health STRATECHs and the regional operational strategy (StratOp, under development).