ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

About the Team

The Health Collaborative program, under the Center for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at ALU, is a multidisciplinary, mission-driven group dedicated to transforming healthcare outcomes across Africa. We operate at the intersection of education, research, policy, and innovation—working closely with governments, health institutions, donors, and industry leaders. Our culture values collaboration, intellectual rigor, experimentation, and real-world impact.

About the Health Ecosystems Pillar (HECO)

The Health Ecosystems (HECO) Pillar empowers students and professionals to acquire advanced, interdisciplinary skills essential for sustainable growth and transformation of the health sector across Africa. Through research-informed programming, strategic partnerships, and leadership development, HECO works with Health Collaborative Partners to co-create solutions and train a new generation of health leaders equipped to drive equitable, inclusive, and resilient health systems.

About the Role

The Health Ecosystems Lead will play a critical role in advancing the Health Collaborative’s leadership programs, applied research initiatives, and strategic partnerships within Africa’s health sector. This role requires a strong understanding of health systems, research-driven programming, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, with the ability to translate evidence and policy priorities into impactful leadership and capacity-building initiatives.

The role sits at the nexus of program delivery, research alignment, and ecosystem engagement, supporting ALU’s ambition to strengthen health institutions and develop future health leaders across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design, Coordination & Delivery

• Support the design, planning, and implementation of health leadership programs, including the Public Sector Fellowship Program with CRA.
• Collaborate with ALU’s Business School and external experts to support MBA health specializations and executive education programs.
• Ensure programs are aligned with national health priorities, workforce needs, and emerging health system challenges.
  
  

2. Research & Evidence-Informed Programming

• Support the integration of health systems research, policy analysis, and data insights into Africa Health Collaborative programs and partnerships.
• Work with internal and external researchers to translate research findings into practical tools, leadership curricula, and institutional interventions.
• Contribute to concept notes, learning briefs, and knowledge products that demonstrate program impact and inform ecosystem learning.
  
  

3. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with public and private healthcare institutions, ministries of health, regulatory bodies, and policy organizations.
• Coordinate partnerships with donors, healthcare executives, academic institutions, and implementing partners to co-create impactful programs.
• Support funding mobilization efforts by contributing to proposals, donor reporting, and partnership strategy development.
• Facilitate convenings, peer-learning sessions, and knowledge-exchange forums among health sector leaders.
  
  

4. Monitoring, Data Management & Reporting

• Track program performance indicators, including leadership outcomes, hospital performance scores, and institutional change metrics.
• Prepare high-quality narrative and data-driven reports for funders and partners, highlighting impact, lessons learned, and sustainability pathways.
• Support continuous improvement by using data and feedback to refine program design and delivery.
  
  

5. Safeguarding & Ethical Practice

• Uphold ALU’s safeguarding standards by ensuring the safety and well-being of students, fellows, and partners.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding violations in all activities and engagements.
  
  

6. Internal Collaboration & Institutional Alignment

• Work closely with ALU academic teams to align HECO programs with curriculum priorities, faculty research interests, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with the Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) to co-design and deliver public sector–focused fellowships, policy engagements, and leadership initiatives that strengthen health governance and systems transformation across Africa.
• Partner with the ALU School of Business to support the development and delivery of health-focused MBA tracks, executive education programs, and applied leadership modules for health professionals and institutions.
• Support cross-center proposal development, donor reporting, and joint convenings that showcase ALU’s integrated approach to health systems strengthening.
  
  

Requirements & Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Health Policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in health programs, leadership development, health policy, research coordination, or health systems strengthening.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of African health systems, public sector health delivery, and institutional governance.
• Demonstrated experience working with health institutions, government agencies, regulators, or multilateral partners.
• Research literacy: ability to interpret, synthesize, and apply research and data to program design and decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience supporting donor-funded programs or fellowship initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement frameworks and performance measurement tools.
• Exposure to executive education, leadership development, or health workforce training programs.

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Mission Curator plays a unique role in the faculty–one that is highly focused on supporting student learning, experiences, and development in relation to their missions. Mission Curators are both specialists and interdisciplinary advocates, as the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities require an interdisciplinary approach. Mission Curators are academics with master’s or higher-level qualifications AND deep experience in the world associated with their domain area, with a substantial professional network that spans the Continent and beyond. Mission Curators are educators, coaches, network builders, and door-openers for our students and for ALU’s mission. This Mission Curator will have a focus on healthcare education and systems and will sit within the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regular and on-demand mission support and mentorship to students throughout their learning journey through synchronous and asynchronous channels that enable them to contextualise their learning with respect to the grand challenges and great opportunities listed above.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the design and development of learning modules associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs). 
• Provide subject matter expertise on the design and delivery of immersive and experiential learning programs associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs)
• Curate indicative content, learning activities, and professional experiences drawing upon their specialised knowledge in Healthcare.
• Connect students with real-world learning opportunities and world-leading experts to support them with the realisation of their mission.
• Lead the initial facilitation of modules associated with the areas of specialisation, as well as some core elements of the curriculum (such as complex problem solving).
• Contribute to the creation and development of research initiatives in line with the area of expertise, and in partnership with appropriate others, particularly within ALU’s Centers of Excellence.
• Contribute to the annual programme review to ensure content is up-to-date, valid, relevant, and reflects current and future trends.
• Identify and implement modifications to learning materials, assessments, and other relevant components that meet internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Other relevant activities to ensure the successful delivery of the programme
• Engage in institutional service through active participation in the academic committees, such as the curriculum committee, where curators can provide input into the development of the programme.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by one’s manager.

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, global health, or related areas of specialisation with a focus on healthcare systems, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• At least 2 years of experience in education at the tertiary and post-tertiary levels, with preference for those with experience in innovative, non-traditional higher educational organizations. 
• Proficiency in educational technologies and virtual learning platforms to support diverse instructional modalities.
• Excellent English communication skills
• Superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own work.
• Excellent coaching and project management skills.
• African-centred knowledge and experience.
• Strong regional and international network with NGOs, Startup Incubators, and accelerators etc.
• Based in East Africa or willingness to relocate.

Desired

• Additional educational qualifications beyond the master’s degree, including a doctoral degree.
• Based in Rwanda or willingness to relocate

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Health Entrepreneurship Lead (HENT Lead) is responsible for leading the execution and operational delivery of all health entrepreneurship programs, venture support initiatives, mentorship frameworks, and events. The HENT Lead ensures ventures progress, programs run smoothly, partners are engaged effectively, and operational excellence is maintained across the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Venture Program Execution

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of health entrepreneurship accelerator programs, including ALX Health Accelerator, and other venture support initiatives.
• Monitor and track venture progress across cohorts, ensuring founders meet agreed milestones across our campuses.
• Provide hands-on coaching to founders on business models, operational challenges, growth strategies, and early-stage scaling.
• Identify ventures requiring additional mentor, partner, or technical support and coordinate timely interventions.
• Ensure that program delivery aligns with ALU’s BEL curriculum, mission-based learning approach, and Health Collaborative standards.

2. Mentorship & Ecosystem Coordination

• Operationally manage the structured mentorship framework: onboarding, mentor pairing, engagement tracking, and impact assessment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors, ecosystem partners, and sector experts supporting ventures.
• Ensure mentors and partners are effectively briefed, equipped, and engaged for high-quality support to ventures.
• Coordinate mentor sessions, feedback collection, and reporting of mentorship outcomes to inform program improvements.

3. Event, Workshop & Hackathon Delivery

• Lead operational planning and execution of all venture-related events, including masterclasses, hackathons, Demo Days, and workshops.
• Manage logistics: venues, participant communication, registration, technology setup, catering, and branding.
• Coordinate panels, judges, guest speakers, mentors, and partners, ensuring smooth execution and professional presentation.
• Capture and document event outcomes, lessons learned, and participant feedback to improve future programs.

4. Data, Reporting, & Learning

• Maintain and oversee all program and venture data: participation, milestones, mentorship interactions, and KPIs.
• Generate operational reports, dashboards, and updates for the Healthcare Venture Manager (HVM) to inform portfolio and strategic decisions.
• Capture program and venture learnings, including founder feedback and partner insights, to continuously improve program quality.

5. Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the operational execution of program budgets in collaboration with the Healthcare Venture Manager, ensuring expenses are tracked, aligned with plans, and compliant with ALU policies.
• Prepare operational budget forecasts and track program spending for accelerators, fellowships, mentorship initiatives, events, and venture support activities.
• Ensure procurement and vendor management are executed accurately and within budgetary allocations.

6. Operational Leadership

• Supervise and guide the Health Entrepreneurship Associate, ensuring prioritization of tasks, accountability, and professional development.
• Act as the operational problem-solver for program-related challenges, escalating to the HVM only when necessary.
• Coordinate across internal ALU teams to ensure seamless integration of entrepreneurship programming with academic and student development units.

7. Internal Stakeholder Support

• Support the HVM in preparing operational updates, insights, and materials for donor meetings, PAC reviews, and cross-ALU coordination.
• Act as the internal operational focal point for venture-related queries, ensuring timely resolution.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in entrepreneurship program leadership, venture support, startup incubation, or innovation management.
• Strong understanding of early-stage venture development and accelerator/fellowship program delivery.
• Proven experience coaching or advising founders or early-stage teams.
• Demonstrated operational leadership, including budget tracking, event management, and program execution.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-accountability, mission-driven environments.
• Equity and inclusion mindset; able to implement gender- and youth-responsive programs.

Desired

• Master’s degree in Public Health, MBA, MSc Innovation, or Development Practice.
• Direct experience founding a venture or leading operational roles in a startup.
• Familiarity with health systems, digital health, or health innovation ecosystems in Africa.
• Experience with donor-funded programs, venture funds, or accelerator management.
• Exposure to cross-institutional or collaborative education programs.
• Financial literacy to support operational budgeting, vendor management, and venture financial guidance.
• Experience raising program visibility through events, partnerships, or thought leadership initiatives.