Relief International Seeks Health Innovation Lead: Remote Global Health Job | 12-Month Contract | Apply by 16 October 2026
Overview
Relief International is hiring a Health Innovation Lead to join its Quality, Impact and Innovation Department. This is a 12-month contract position focused on leading health innovation across programmes serving communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. The role involves identifying real-world health and health-system challenges, developing practical evidence-based solutions, establishing partnerships, and mobilizing resources.
Who can apply
Senior global health professionals with an advanced qualification in Public Health, Global Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, or a related discipline can apply. Applicants must have significant global health experience in low- and middle-income countries or fragile and humanitarian settings, along with 10+ years of experience. Candidates are required to be based in a Relief International country of operation that is 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.
What you get
The position offers a 12-month remote contract. Salary is not specified in the vacancy and will be discussed during the human resources interview stage, with national terms and conditions applying to successful candidates.
Requirements
Applicants need strong expertise in health systems strengthening, innovation development and scaling, and evaluation or implementation research design. Desirable skills include expertise in digital health, artificial intelligence, diagnostics, health technologies, implementation science, operational research, or health economics, alongside strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement abilities. Shortlisted candidates must undergo advanced pre-employment checks, which may include criminal records self-declaration, references, and qualification or police checks.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and a one-page cover letter explaining their interest and demonstrating their suitability for the role.
Key dates
The application deadline is 16 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.