Head of Digital Health Unit (80 – 100%)

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international levels. 1'000 people from 96 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.The Digital Health Unit is currently looking for a strategic implementer to further develop its thematic profile and portfolio asHead of Digital Health Unit (80 – 100%)In this role, you will lead and strategically steer the Digital Health Unit (DHU) consisting of a team of about 15 collaborators in Allschwil and of around 20 project collaborators abroad.Your focus will be on strengthening engagement with stakeholders in the digital health innovation eco-system, building new partnerships including project acquisitions, and collaborating with other departments to further develop the institute’s digital health strategy and competencies.Your various responsibilities includeProvide technical leadership in digital health including innovations, needs assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of digital interventions for health systems strengthening (e.g. clinical decision support systems and clinical content authoring; insurance informatics; health information systems and interoperability; data-driven approaches to health systems transformation)Lead and manage larger-scale projects and partnerships, ensuring timely delivery and impactOversee team development, including recruitment, mentoring, performance monitoring, and career progression of unit collaborators and external consultantsManage continuous budget planning and control as well as resource allocationRepresent the unit and Swiss TPH externally, engaging in networks and building new partnerships, as well as strengthening the organisation’s visibility and its positioning in the digital health eco-systemAs a member of the departmental management team, contribute to further developing and strengthening the expertise, range of services and internal organisation of the department.You should have the following experience and skillsHigher degree (MSc, PhD, MBA) in relevant discipline e.g. Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related fieldMinimum 10 years of working experience in the evidence-based design, implementation, and evaluation of digital health interventions and innovations in a variety of contexts, with expertise e.g. in health information systems, insurance / social protection informatics, digital/AI-driven clinical decision support systems; with a solid, practical understanding of health system challenges and strengthening approaches as well as of regulations and governance frameworks in digital health (data protection, interoperability standards)Strong track record in acquiring and leading larger digital health projects or partnerships, from concept to mature and sustainable stageBroad network of relevant players in the digital health innovation eco-system and substantial experience in working with stakeholders in resource-constrained settings, experience to work in Switzerland and Europe is an assetProven management experience in leading smaller or medium-sized interdisciplinary teams and overseeing financial and operational performanceHighly structured, independent working style with a strong ability to delegate and mentorExcellent communication skills with fluency in English and a second language (preferably French or German)What we offerPurpose-driven leadership role in an internationally renowned global health instituteRewarding position in a supportive, collegial, and multicultural work environmentState-of-the-art workplace in our new headquarters in Allschwil, located in a bustling life sciences and biotech clusterOpportunities for collaboration with people across disciplines and career levelsProfessional and personal development opportunitiesFlexible working conditions, including supportive work-from-home options and the freedom to organize your schedule in a way that works best for you and the teamJob conditionsStart Date: upon earliest availabilityDuration: unlimitedPercentage: 80-100%Location: Allschwil near Basel, SwitzerlandTravel required: in Switzerland and abroad (4-6 times a year)Internal job title: Head of UnitPlease submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All with:CVMotivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone number) of 1 – 2 referencesReference letters and diplomaSwiss TPH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects differences across gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We believe that diversity strengthens our work, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open to new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.Join us in improving people’s health and well-being worldwide – we look forward to receiving your application.ContactSonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 8778