Relief International Health Innovation Lead 2026 – Remote Job
Overview
Relief International is hiring a Health Innovation Lead for its Quality, Impact and Innovation Department. This remote position involves leading the global health innovation agenda to address challenges in fragile, conflict-affected, and resource-constrained settings. The role focuses on improving health outcomes, service accessibility, and resilience through evidence-based solutions.
Who can apply
Applicants need an advanced qualification in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, or a related discipline, along with extensive experience in global health within low- and middle-income or humanitarian settings. Candidates must reside in an eligible Relief International country of operation located within three hours of the Central European Time zone. Eligible countries include the United Kingdom, France, Kenya, Türkiye, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong expertise in health systems strengthening, experience in developing practical solutions to complex health challenges, and a proven track record of scaling health innovations past the pilot stage. Additional qualifications include experience in overseeing evaluations or implementation research, resource mobilization, and partnership building.
Key dates
The application deadline is 16 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-governmental organization that partners with communities affected by conflict and disaster to save lives, build resilience and support long-term health and wellbeing. It operates as a network of affiliated organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom and France. It was founded in 1990 in Los Angeles in response to an earthquake in Iran, and its United States entity lists an address in Washington, DC.
Source: Relief International website