Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a rapid situational analysis of the private health market to identify and document current and prospective U.S. investors.
• Arrange and support meetings with local partners, as necessary, including with global pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and clinic/hospital networks.
• Contribute to the development of a private sector engagement strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced degree preferred; Master’s degree in Social Science, Business, Public Health, Health Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience in the private sector within healthcare delivery, healthcare services, healthcare investment, or health-focused business associations (such as a local chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)).
• Networks: Established relationships with local and global pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and clinic/hospital networks.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of current investment opportunities in the health sector and experience identifying or supporting public–private partnerships.
• Availability: Availability to participate in in-country meetings for a minimum of 1.5 days.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and manage competing priorities.
  • Proven initiative and responsiveness in dynamic and fast-changing environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Fluency in English (candidates for Côte d’Ivoire must also be proficient in French).