Deputy Director

The Organization and Position Background

Haitian Global Health Alliance is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides fundraising and communications support for its sister organization, GHESKIO, in Haiti.

GHESKIO (Groupe Haitien d'Etude du Sarcome de Kaposi et Infections Opportunistes), a Haitian non-governmental organization was created on May 2, 1982 before AIDS had a name making it the first organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the fight against AIDS. Its original mission of research, training and treatment for HIV/AIDS has been expanded to other sexually transmitted diseases, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and now cardiovascular disease. After the 2010 massive earthquake a global health program was initiated involving the provision of other services: primary and vocational schools, microcredit, job opportunities, women’s empowerment, rape crisis line and provision of chlorine to purify water sources.

In 1987, GHESKIO was recognized as an official independent non-governmental organization by the Haitian Government. In 2000, the Haitian government designated GHESKIO a “Public Utility,” a status reserved for institutions “essential to the welfare of the Haitian people.” For more than 30 years, GHESKIO has served as the Haitian Government’s research and training center for HIV/AIDS, and it is now an internationally recognized center of excellence. GHESKIO has three principal areas of expertise: Providing high quality medical care, conducting research to maximize treatment outcomes for HIV/AIDS and TB in Haiti and across the world, and providing training to other medical staff in Haiti treating patients with infectious and other diseases. GHESKIO's objectives have been to develop public models based on operational research conducted In Haiti to be scaled-up nationwide. GHESKIO operates from 2 large centers located strategically North and South of Port-au-Prince and at 17 community distribution points.

GHESKIO has received uninterrupted funding from the National Institute of Health for 41 years since 1983, Fogarty International Center since 1988, PEPFAR since 2004, the Global Fund since 2003 and private foundations and individuals along with other sources. GHESKIO combines the local knowledge derived from its Haitian roots, Haitian staff and Haitian leadership with scientific rigor resulting from training in Haiti as well as top US institution. it also adopted strict financial controls early in its history that mirror those of private research and clinical institutions in the US and Europe with regular reporting to grant makers including US government agencies.

Haitian Global Health Alliance was created to support the work and development of GHESKIO, primarily by raising funds, securing in-kind donations and providing communications support for GHESKIO.

At a time of crisis in Haiti despite which GHESKIO continues to provide complete healthcare services to its patients, GHESKIO and Haitian Global Health Alliance are investing further in Haitian Global Health Alliance's infrastructure, staffing and expertise to increase its ability to raise funds, raise awareness, and other support as needed for GHESKIO.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director (DD) will provide backup and support for the Executive Director’s execution of the HGHA mission.

To be successful in this role, the chosen candidate must develop a deep knowledge of GHESKIO’s core programs, Haiti’s operations (including M&E), and strategic plan(s).

The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director of HGHA and GHESKIO staff as required.

The role and key responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Deputy Director are as follows:

Fundraising & Development

• Perform grant research, funder research, identifying appropriate grant opportunities, and writing grants.
• Assist in stewarding existing major donors via phone calls, personalized letters, etc.
• Solicit and steward individual/small donors
• In collaboration with GHESKIO in Haiti and in cooperation and direction of the Executive Director, develop proposal materials for submission to potential funders
• Identify new opportunities for growth, and partnerships.
• Managing HGHA donors, development and reporting. Write acknowledgement letters and follow up with donors as appropriate
• Assist in writing newsletters for HGHA/GHESKIO that inform and engage potential donors through patient stories, GHESKIO successes, program excellence, etc.
• Coordinate with HGHA / GHESKIO’s social media manager to assist as required.
• Build out and manage a “junior board” that fosters an environment of philanthropy amongst early career professionals.

Administration and Organizational Growth

• Assist in assessing monthly financials through budget vs actual comparisons and variance explanations
• Provide backup for the ED to track progress, that include:
  • Managing HGHA financials and reporting
  • Assist in creating report(s) as requested, for the HGHA board of directors to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Ensure that HGHA stays current on all regulatory and registration requirements
• Provide backstop support for the ED that may include but not limited to:
  • Arranging travel
  • Leading fundraising event logistics
  • Grant administration
  • Financial reporting

Key Position Requirements:

• 3+ years work experience at a non-profit or in operations or business development
• Ability to work independently and across teams is critical to success in this role
• Knowledge of or desire to gain a deep understanding of global health that includes infectious and chronic diseases
• Experience contributing to grant or business development proposals in collaboration with a team of subject matter experts
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences and management
• Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and preferably Word Press and Google Workspace
• Strong work ethic that exudes confidence, integrity and “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Ability to work in and respond to an environment with quickly changing priorities
• Desire for additional responsibility as opportunities arise

Why join us?

• Professional growth opportunities – formal and on-the-job
• Significant impact on the lives of men, women and children living in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere at a time of profound unrest
• Opportunity to learn from world-class Haitian clinicians and researchers
• Support the advancement of research and science on TB, HIV and other non-communicable diseases
• Opportunities to advance in responsibilities based on performance
• Competitive and complete benefit package

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of French and or Haitian Creole
• Experience working with a non-profit in Haiti or other remote location
• High-level knowledge of infectious diseases such as HIV, TB
• Experience in a health sector
• Managing volunteers and expanding volunteer involvement
• Located on the East Coast/New York City
• Degree in public health, business administration, or non-profit management

HGHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe diverse perspectives enhance our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

This is a full-time position and may require working outside of normal business hours.

Salary ranges from $60k to $70k based on experience and location. This is a remote work opportunity. Reasonable flex work hours may be accommodated at the discretion of the ED.

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