Director of Technical Services and Innovation at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium, established in 2003, is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Technical Services and Innovation

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Description

• This is a brand new role, the Director of Technical Services and Innovation (Director of TSI) provides strategic and technical leadership across Malaria Consortium’s programmatic portfolio, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based technical services in malaria, vector-borne diseases, child health, and other communicable diseases.
• The role oversees technical standards, technical innovation and technical capacity strengthening across Malaria Consortium’s programmes and global initiatives.

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

• A Ph.D Degree or equivalent extensive experience, in epidemiology, public health or a related field.
• Substantial experience in global health with a focus on malaria, vector borne diseases, child health or other communicable diseases.
• Extensive firsthand experience in health intervention delivery programmes, particularly programming that is at scale.
• Extensive experience in technical leadership at senior level within global health.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering high-impact technical interventions in LMICs.
• Experience in organisational strategic planning.
• Significant management experience in an international NGO, academic institution or multilateral health agency, including managing a large team.
• Has strong networks in the global health community.
• Strong experience in mentoring senior, high-calibre technical staff.
• Significant and current experience of writing funding proposals.
• Experience communicating technical content to diverse audiences.
• Right to work in the UK or specific location where there is a Malaria Consortium office.

Salary
£101,248 Annually.

Application Closing Date
19th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online