Health Ecosystem Pillar Lead

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

About the Team

The Health Collaborative program, under the Center for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at ALU, is a multidisciplinary, mission-driven group dedicated to transforming healthcare outcomes across Africa. We operate at the intersection of education, research, policy, and innovation—working closely with governments, health institutions, donors, and industry leaders. Our culture values collaboration, intellectual rigor, experimentation, and real-world impact.

About the Health Ecosystems Pillar (HECO)

The Health Ecosystems (HECO) Pillar empowers students and professionals to acquire advanced, interdisciplinary skills essential for sustainable growth and transformation of the health sector across Africa. Through research-informed programming, strategic partnerships, and leadership development, HECO works with Health Collaborative Partners to co-create solutions and train a new generation of health leaders equipped to drive equitable, inclusive, and resilient health systems.

About the Role

The Health Ecosystems Lead will play a critical role in advancing the Health Collaborative’s leadership programs, applied research initiatives, and strategic partnerships within Africa’s health sector. This role requires a strong understanding of health systems, research-driven programming, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, with the ability to translate evidence and policy priorities into impactful leadership and capacity-building initiatives.

The role sits at the nexus of program delivery, research alignment, and ecosystem engagement, supporting ALU’s ambition to strengthen health institutions and develop future health leaders across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design, Coordination & Delivery

• Support the design, planning, and implementation of health leadership programs, including the Public Sector Fellowship Program with CRA.

• Collaborate with ALU’s Business School and external experts to support MBA health specializations and executive education programs.

• Ensure programs are aligned with national health priorities, workforce needs, and emerging health system challenges.

2. Research & Evidence-Informed Programming

• Support the integration of health systems research, policy analysis, and data insights into Africa Health Collaborative programs and partnerships.

• Work with internal and external researchers to translate research findings into practical tools, leadership curricula, and institutional interventions.

• Contribute to concept notes, learning briefs, and knowledge products that demonstrate program impact and inform ecosystem learning.

3. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with public and private healthcare institutions, ministries of health, regulatory bodies, and policy organizations.

• Coordinate partnerships with donors, healthcare executives, academic institutions, and implementing partners to co-create impactful programs.

• Support funding mobilization efforts by contributing to proposals, donor reporting, and partnership strategy development.

• Facilitate convenings, peer-learning sessions, and knowledge-exchange forums among health sector leaders.

4. Monitoring, Data Management & Reporting

• Track program performance indicators, including leadership outcomes, hospital performance scores, and institutional change metrics.

• Prepare high-quality narrative and data-driven reports for funders and partners, highlighting impact, lessons learned, and sustainability pathways.

• Support continuous improvement by using data and feedback to refine program design and delivery.

5. Safeguarding & Ethical Practice

• Uphold ALU’s safeguarding standards by ensuring the safety and well-being of students, fellows, and partners.

• Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding violations in all activities and engagements.

6. Internal Collaboration & Institutional Alignment

• Work closely with ALU academic teams to align HECO programs with curriculum priorities, faculty research interests, and experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Collaborate with the Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) to co-design and deliver public sector–focused fellowships, policy engagements, and leadership initiatives that strengthen health governance and systems transformation across Africa.

• Partner with the ALU School of Business to support the development and delivery of health-focused MBA tracks, executive education programs, and applied leadership modules for health professionals and institutions.

• Support cross-center proposal development, donor reporting, and joint convenings that showcase ALU’s integrated approach to health systems strengthening.

Requirements & Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Health Policy, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in health programs, leadership development, health policy, research coordination, or health systems strengthening.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of African health systems, public sector health delivery, and institutional governance.

• Demonstrated experience working with health institutions, government agencies, regulators, or multilateral partners.

• Research literacy: ability to interpret, synthesize, and apply research and data to program design and decision-making.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination, and communication skills.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting donor-funded programs or fellowship initiatives.

• Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement frameworks and performance measurement tools.

• Exposure to executive education, leadership development, or health workforce training programs.