Senior Manager – Health, Africa

About the role

The Senior Manager – Health will lead TBI’s health portfolio across Africa, working directly with regional leadership and political leaders to shape health reform and strengthen institutional capacity. This senior, client‑facing position involves close collaboration with global experts, fundraising teams, and country project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the technical health expert and thought partner for advisory teams across Africa.
• Develop and present innovative, evidence‑based solutions to senior political stakeholders (Heads of State, Ministers, etc.).
• Support client engagements, programme design, project delivery and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with global TBI experts, country teams and external partners to align solutions with political priorities.
• Travel internationally (approximately 30%) to engage with clients and partners on the ground.

Required profile

• Extensive experience and strong professional networks in the African health sector.
• Proven ability to work with senior government officials and influence health policy.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, evidence‑based advisory projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills