Position: Director of Business Development, Axios Foundation
Client: Axios Foundation - (http://www.axiosfoundation.org)
Location: Washington DC
Axios is seeking to fill the new position of Director of Business Development, based in Washington DC to drive the identification and development of new business opportunities in Axios' areas of strategic interest and strength. The new Director will be a member of the Axios senior management team, and will focus primarily on identifying new business opportunities and managing the development of winning partnerships and/or proposals in response to these opportunities. He/she will also have a major role in development of Axios' corporate strategy.
The Axios Foundation (Axios) is dedicated to increasing access to health care in developing countries through innovative approaches, with a particular focus on drugs access and on improving health systems and building local capacity for treatment of chronic diseases. It has programs and offices in Africa and Asia, and extensive experience in a broad range of areas including health facility and health systems strengthening, drug logistics / supply chain management, health commodities procurement, laboratory strengthening, drugs access and donations, home based care, primary health care, and OVC, VCT and PMTCT programs.
The following qualifications and experience are required:
· Advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, MHA, MD or PhD preferred
· International reputation as an experienced, credible and strategic leader in the global health community
· Minimum of 10-15 years of public health experience, including HIV&AIDS, and including work with international implementing organizations
· Relevant work experience in sub-Saharan Africa or Asia
· Proven track record in business development in the international health arena including program design, proposal management, networking, partnership cultivation, and marketing
· Extensive experience in cultivating and stewardship of clients, partners and donors
· Experience working and networking with international donors (e.g. USAID, CDC, GFATM), major international NGOs working in the health arena; and other bilateral and multi-lateral development agencies operating in the international public health sector
· Experience in leading and working with multi-lingual and multi-cultural staff
· Knowledge of government contracting and proposal budget development
· Exceptional oral and written communication, representational and presentation skills
· Comprehensive understanding of ongoing international public health issues such as infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and public health systems
· Experience living and working in the developing and emerging countries, particularly including Africa and Asia, preferred
· Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% is also required
· Fluency in French is not required but would be an advantage
Applicants should send their resume/CV and cover letter detailing how you believe your skills and experiences meet the needs of the position and Axios. There is no fixed closing date this position. Please send your application at the earliest possible date to:
Jill Solomon, Senior Recruiter
Global Recruitment Specialists
Jsolomon@globalrecruitment.net
+1-973-379-7325
http://www.globalrecruitment.net
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