Technical Director

OverviewThe Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI’s Global Health Division (GHD), works in Heath Systems Strengthening - including Health Governance, Health Finance, Human Resources for Health, Capacity Building, and Health Policy and Advocacy; and Integrated Care - including Reproductive, Maternal, and Child Health and Family Planning; Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases; Global Health Security and Public Health Preparedness; and Noncommunicable Diseases. We address a range of public health problems to reduce disparities, lower disease burdens, and build locally owned sustainable health programs.Project DescriptionThe purpose of the Integrated Health System Strengthening (IHSS) program is to acceleratecountries’ Health System Strengthening (HSS) efforts and achieve sustainable, equitable, andresilient health systems through locally-led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approachesto HSS. The primary goals are to advance primary health care (PHC), accelerate progresstoward universal health coverage (UHC), and improve health outcomes. Investments in HSShelp USAID reach its priority global health goals of preventing child and maternal deaths,controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and combating infectious disease, which directlycontributes to strengthening global health security. A strengthened and accessible healthsystem is necessary to yield high-quality health services, which are essential for achievingsustainable improvements in health, promoting economic growth, and overall democraticdevelopment.Position DescriptionThe Technical Director will have overall responsibility for the technical direction of the project. They will possess both experience in integrated HSS programs operating at country and headquarters levels and demonstrated technical abilities in implementation and technical leadership of integrated HSS across different health system contexts. They will provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the project and be able to proactively engage a broad range of technical experts and context-specific partners as needed to advance integrated HSS programming globally.Responsibilities• Develop and lead the implementation of innovative technical solutions to strengthen health systems at the country level.• Oversee the technical quality of project deliverables, ensuring they meet or exceed industry standards.• Provide expert technical guidance on health system strengthening (HSS) strategies, including health governance, finance, human resources, and policy advocacy.• Coordinate and supervise the technical work of project staff and consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.• Monitor and evaluate the impact of HSS interventions, using data-driven approaches to inform project adjustments and improvements.• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for local health authorities and stakeholders to enhance their technical capabilities in HSS.Qualifications• An advanced degree in public health, international development, or a related field, with at least twelve (12) years’ relevant experience in global public health and development, including demonstrated success in senior level technically relevant positions with large and complex projects that have a focus on applied HSS.• At least five (5) years’ HSS activity design and implementation experience within and across LMIC contexts. In-country experience implementing large and complex HSS programs in LMICs is preferred.• Demonstrated record of technical leadership in integrated HSS.• Demonstrates current technical understanding of the HSS evidence baseEEO & Pay Equity StatementsFor San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.