Job Description – Executive Director

Position Title: Executive Director

Organization: Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN)

Reports to: ADHN Interim Board of Directors

Location: Hybrid Role within Africa-based

Contract Type: A six-month consulting phase, intended to transition into a permanent appointment subject to agreed milestones and mutual confirmation.

Application Deadline: 20th February 2026 at 6:00 PM EAT.

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I. ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director (ED) is the senior-most executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and overall management of the Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN). The ED drives ADHN’s mission to strengthen digital health ecosystems across Africa by convening stakeholders, influencing policy, enabling partnerships, and advancing sustainable digital health solutions, while positioning the network as a leading, Africa-led platform for collaboration.

This role combines continental-level vision setting with strong operational leadership. The ED will guide ADHN’s transition from incubation to a prominent, trusted institution, while ensuring institutional growth, financial sustainability, and measurable impact. Serving as the network’s primary ambassador, the ED will lead high-level partnerships, resource mobilization, and the establishment of a high-performing Secretariat (by Q3 – 2026) to deliver the network’s strategic priorities.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Resource Mobilization & Revenue Architecture
  • Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  • High-Level Diplomacy & "Door-Opening"
  • Core Team Building & Secretariat Onboarding
  • Institutional Launch & Host Country Management
  • Programs, Convenings & Impact
  • Knowledge Hub & Thought Leadership

III. THE TRANSITION PATHWAY

The transition from Executive-in-Residence to Permanent Executive Director is triggered by the achievement of these "Foundation Milestones":

  1. Legal Milestone: Completion of legal registration and gazettement.
  2. Financial Milestone: Realization of 60% of the 2026 Budgeted Revenue through confirmed grants or paid membership dues.
  3. Operational Milestone: Successful recruitment and 90-day onboarding of the core Secretarial and Programmatic staff.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in health, digital health, development, or related sectors, with at least 10 years at a senior management or executive level.
  • Demonstrated understanding of African health systems and digital health landscapes.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and partnerships.
  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising for multinationals.
  • Strong strategic, financial, and organizational leadership capabilities.

Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the position of Executive Director at the Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN). Please complete this form in full. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.