CEO

Summary

Join MCD Global Health as their new CEO and President! This leadership role requires guiding the organization towards its vision and mission, expanding financial support, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in public health, strategic leadership, and financial management, along with a proven track record of success in business development and program delivery. This position demands strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse sectors. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors, ensuring transparency and accountability. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization making a global impact on public health.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience in a senior or executive level role
• Significant knowledge of public health challenges in the United States and internationally, specifically in low- and middle-income countries
• Education: Advanced degree (MD, MPH, PhD, MBA, etc.) in a relevant field such as public health, international development, health policy, nonprofit management, or business administration
• Proven track record in business development, program delivery, and strategic leadership
• Financial Acumen: Competence in financial management, budget oversight, and ensuring accountability and transparency
• Cultural Awareness: Familiarity with and respect for diverse cultures, with the ability to lead and work effectively across different cultural and political contexts
• Partnership Development: Exceptional skill in networking, building, and sustaining professional relationships with governments, other NGOs, donors, and multilateral organizations
• Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Proven track record of identifying opportunities for growth and leveraging technology to enhance impact
• Inclusive, collaborative, ethical, resilient, adaptable, and transparent leadership style
• Superb written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• The ability to travel 25% in U.S. and internationally
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Guide MCD Global Health to achieve its vision, mission, unique value proposition, and overall strategy and direction
• Lead the organization through dynamic internal and external environments, adapting as needed to assure strategic direction
• Collaborate with the Board and senior leaders to create long-term actionable strategies, effective partnerships, and organizational reforms for overall impact and growth
• Ensure services and funding meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee the preparation, presentation, and approval of the annual budget reviews, quarterly reviews, and periodic forecasts
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key funders, leaders, and partners
• Drive the development and execution of a robust, diversified funding and market strategy
• Approve implementation of major systems in company operations
• Lead, coach, advise, and mentor executive leadership team, as well as selected senior staff
• Maintain a healthy and respectful working environment, fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement
• Manage the leadership team and play a lead role in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff
• Reinforce alignment across the organization, ensuring that the international and U.S. programs work in close cooperation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary public-facing representative of MCD, and enhance MCD’s visibility with donors, clients, and the public
• Ensure MCD continues to develop and publish state-of-the-art technical contributions to the field of public health
• Report to the MCD Board of Directors, providing them with accurate and timely reports on revenue results, variances, and performance trends
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with the Board

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese desirable
• Having lived and worked in low- or middle-income countries is a plus