Executive Director (UNITAID)

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid plays a catalytic role in global health by accelerating the introduction and adoption of transformative health products. Its focus spans HIV and co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria, and women’s and children’s health, with an expanded mandate to respond to global health emergencies and cross-cutting innovations to strengthen primary health care level. Unitaid also now plays a pioneering role in access to oxygen, regional production, and climate and health issues, thereby strengthening countries ‘s health system.

Unitaid creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries, and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services, and care that can deliver the best results, improve health, and address global health priorities.

Unitaid acts as a pathfinder, investor, and influencer, aiming to scale 30 essential innovations by 2030 to accelerate progress toward global health goals.

In a context where global health is facing severe financial constraints, Unitaid’s role in access to innovation is more critical than ever as countries seek to find efficiencies and extract maximum value from investments in public health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Implement the board’s strategic vision and ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
• Translate Unitaid’s strategy into actionable goals, preventing mission drift and maintaining focus.
• Anticipate future challenges and opportunities, guiding the orga