Location: Any US Office including Boston, MA
Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US
Posting Date: 05/08/2025
Deadline Date: 05/28/2025
Salary Range: $200,000 - $280,000 Commensurate with experience and location.
Description
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a global nonprofit whose mission is to improve health and education outcomes for all. We aim to ensure all individuals can live their best and healthiest lives. JSI collaborates with governments, government agencies, the private sector, global and multilateral organizations, and local nonprofit and civil society organizations to identify and implement solutions to public health and education challenges. These partnerships improve the quality and accessibility of systems and lead to better health and education outcomes. JSI promotes using best practices and sharing solutions, tailoring strategies to each situation, and seeking creative options to meet clients’ needs.
We seek an experienced and visionary Executive Vice President (EVP) for our U.S. Health Services Division (HSD), who will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership to enhance the delivery of public health services, programs, and interventions in the U.S. to improve public health outcomes. A seasoned professional with deep roots in and understanding of the U.S. public health markets, the EVP will be responsible for identifying and seizing opportunities to expand JSI’s U.S. public health footprint and impact, leading growth and innovation and forging strategic partnerships while ensuring technical excellence, responsiveness to public health and community needs, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will lead and motivate cross-functional teams and cultivate a culture of innovation to ensure JSI delivers on its mission. They will also represent the organization in public forums, enhancing the organization’s reputation as a leader in the public health sector.
Additionally, the EVP will provide overall leadership for JSI's smaller, but impactful and innovative U.S. education portfolio, fostering synergies between public health and education interventions and programs, and spearheading and supporting mission-aligned growth and expansion.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth
- Co-develop and implement a multi-year growth strategy aligned with our mission and goals in collaboration with the Vice President of Business Development.
- Lead a cross-disciplinary team, engage with stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize service models and foster growth.
- Drive expansion into new areas and business lines, guided by data, to expand impact.
- Champion innovation across programs, partnerships, and business models.
Program & Impact Oversight
- Prioritize and enhance client satisfaction by actively engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations while ensuring strict adherence to established program standards.
- Lead high-impact, evidence-based public health and education initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and accountability mechanisms to measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Translate public health and education trends and data into actionable strategies and programs.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate and manage relationships with government agencies, funders, healthcare and education systems, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in national forums, working groups, and coalitions to elevate our voice in public health and education policy.
- Develop and implement strategies for collaboration with diverse stakeholders to align goals, leverage resources, and enhance the impact of public health and education initiatives.
Internal Leadership & Operations
- Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer and the VP of Program Finance & Operations, ensure the division's financial sustainability, which includes maintaining appropriate levels of cost recovery, implementing rigorous budgeting practices, optimizing resource allocation, and actively seeking opportunities for revenue generation.
- Oversee cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and strong execution across departments and projects.
- Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence, supporting, valuing, and respecting staff.
- Develop and mentor senior leaders and support staff growth.
- Work with the EVP for the International Division and other leaders to support cross-division and cross-unit learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Qualifications
- A master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A doctoral degree is a plus.
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in public health, public health policy, healthcare management, or a related sector is essential. Preferred candidates will have prior executive experience in an equivalent public health organization.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the U.S. public health market, public health system, policy, and funding mechanisms are required.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in scaling organizations, leading complex programs, and delivering impact.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning and execution, with a strong ability to translate organizational vision into actionable goals and effectively drive successful implementation.
- Proven track record managing complex projects, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing budgets.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
- Strong leadership abilities and experience in mentoring leaders and diverse multi-project teams.
- Proficiency in change management and the ability to navigate and adapt to evolving public health challenges and policy environments.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. health market regulatory environment and compliance requirements.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 05/28/2025.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
