Executive Director

Description:

Executive Director

Background:

Bridge to Health Medical and Dental is a registered Canadian charity and US 501(c)3 whose goal is to empower communities for a healthier future. We work with local partners to provide sustainable, cost-effective healthcare, through educational programs, clinical service provision, and medical technology that is relevant and appropriate for the needs of the community. The organization follows a three-pillared approach to create the most sustainable care that includes: medical, dental, and community capacity building. Our methodology is based on a ‘Human-Centered Design’ approach, placing the true needs of the intended beneficiaries at the center and hosting regular consultations with diverse community groups to ensure the program goals always remain relevant and appropriate.

Our ongoing programs take place in Kenya and Uganda, partnered with the local Governments, Academic Institutions and health-sector partners. Our team has collaborated to implement point-of-care ultrasound training with cloud-based support, Medical and Dental educational programs, scholarships and clinical outreaches, cervical cancer screening, and much more. In each of the projects, Bridge to Health has partnered with civil society and public institutions alike to co-design and implement sustainable health programs that focus equally on prevention and treatment.

The Role:

We are seeking a voluntary part-time Executive Director to lead Bridge to Health Medical and Dental in continuing our work, and helping to develop a structured path forward to growth and scale, including growing this role into a full-time paid position.

Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director’s mandate includes strategic, operational, financial, and human capital leadership to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability and continued excellence in delivering healthcare, education, and community development initiatives locally and globally. With a strong understanding of the nonprofit and global health landscape and an ability to identify emerging opportunities, the incoming ED will develop and execute a vision that strengthens Bridge to Health’s impact, expands partnerships, enhances donor and volunteer engagement, and leverages innovation and technology to support organizational growth and service delivery.

Skills and Duties:

● An experienced and visionary leader with a proven ability to grow organizations while managing change

● The ED will inspire internal and external stakeholders while identifying opportunities to expand Bridge to Health’s outreach, healthcare programming, training initiatives, and international collaborations.

● The successful candidate will guide the organization through strategic growth and financial development / fundraising

● With exceptional business and financial acumen, the incoming ED will oversee the organization’s operational and fiscal effectiveness while providing leadership, mentorship, and support to the senior leadership team, staff, volunteers, and program leaders.

● A collaborative, empathetic, and mission-driven leader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, the ED will build and strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals, community organizations, donors, sponsors, government agencies, grant providers, and international partners.

● The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience securing and managing diverse funding streams, developing innovative fundraising strategies, and ensuring responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

● 5-10 years of leadership experience within the nonprofit, healthcare, international development, and/or public sector.

● A mentor and coach, the ED will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, volunteerism, and continuous improvement while empowering teams to achieve organizational goals and community impact.