Project Overview:

• The “Midwife-led Enterprises Assessment” project aims to assess the viability of private, midwife-led enterprises in improving access and uptake of maternal and newborn health services across Africa and Asia.  Through a mixed-methods landscape analysis, the project will identify scalable business models, evaluate financial sustainability, and explore how these enterprises enhance women’s economic empowerment and integrate with national health systems. 

Position Summary 

• We seek experienced health systems researchers to serve as Country Leads for a study examining private midwifery enterprises in Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Uganda, or Senegal (one position per country). The Country Lead will oversee all in-country stakeholder engagements, research activities, and compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for professionals with deep national networks, demonstrated research leadership, and a passion for shaping maternal and newborn health systems. 

Qualifications 

• Advanced degree (Master’s minimum) in public health, health economics, health policy, midwifery, or related field 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in health systems research 
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site research studies 
• Established relationships with national health stakeholders 
• Track record of successful stakeholder engagement with government and private sector 
• Experience with mixed-methods research implementation, including KIIs and FGDs 
• Knowledge of national health policies and regulatory frameworks 
• Additional training in health systems research or implementation science 
• Ability to translate research findings into policy recommendations 
• Experience with health economics research methods, including costing studies 
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (and French in Senegal) 
• Strong presentation skills for policy and academic audiences