About Orbis
Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and territories worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.
Our Vision
A world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive
Our Mission
Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach
Our Values
Our values of Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity and Equity are the threads that connect our global team across geographies, languages, job functions and time zones.
The role
Orbis Global Programs work with partners across the health services sector to establish and strengthen existing care and systems while providing long-term, sustainable eye care to communities around the world. The SVP is responsible for leveraging Orbis’s market position, existing projects, recent successes of the team, as contributions in the development of recommendations and plans with the objective being that Orbis remains well recognized as the gold standard in ocular health, as well as a thought and operations leader in Global Health. The SVP actively contributes to the global brand and revenue generation and creates a visible and well-known presence as an Orbis representative and advocate.
The ideal candidate will be a leader in global health with demonstrated success leading complex organization and project, exemplary project execution, and strategic vision. S/he will have an advanced degree in medicine, public health, international development, or a related field. S/he will have experience in a complex global health organization, will have successfully delivered inclusive global programming, will have knowledge of international health care monitoring and evaluation methodologies, and will have on the ground program development experience in a developing country.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated leadership, intellect, creativity, curiosity, discipline, and resourcefulness. S/he will have strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and success in positions requiring communication with a broad and diverse audience. S/he will be confident, a good listener, and able to make tough decisions. S/he will have the ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, and diplomacy, both individually and as part of a complex international team effort. The candidate must have the ability and willingness to travel around the world extensively.
We invite you to access further information about the position at the following link:
Job Description-Orbis International Senior Vice President Global Programs
APPOINTMENT TERMS
Location: Global- preference for Africa or Asia. The successful candidate, if not based in New York City, will be required to travel to HQ each quarter, or more frequently as needed.
Contract: Permanent
Salary and benefits: Estimated salary: $325,000 - $340,000 gross per annum. A competitive benefits package will be offered.
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date: 16th March 2025
Orbis International has retained Red Sea Executive Search to lead this search. Candidates are requested to apply by uploading a CV and cover letter directly through Red Sea at the following link:
https://www.redseasearch.com/job/senior-vice-president-global-programs/
For nominations, referrals or inquiries prior to application, please reach out to Susan Bandow, Principal Consultant – Americas via [email protected]
Should you require access to information in a different format to facilitate your application please contact Red Sea via [email protected]
ORBIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As a global organization, we welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and marginalized communities who are underrepresented in the international NGO sector who reflect the five Orbis values of Accountability, Commitment, Equity, Innovation, and Integrity.
