Job Type: Exempt

Work Location: Remote (or Hybrid 2 days if within 50 miles of Philadelphia, PA office)

Department: Global Health Workforce Development Institute & Product Innovation 

Overview

The Chief, Global Health Workforce Development Institute (GHWDI) is a visionary and strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the global health workforce of the future through knowledge creation, certification, research, and policy partnerships. This executive will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team including the Sr. Director of Knowledge Management, Sr. Director of Global Research, psychometricians, assessment and global certification experts, and will directly oversee the Global Nursing Workforce Centre—a research-focused partnership with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to address nursing workforce challenges worldwide, focusing on evidence-based workforce analysis, policy development, and global healthcare trends.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global health workforce development, health education, research and policy leadership, and demonstrates strong entrepreneurial, organizational and stakeholder management skills across complex, cross-cultural environments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Lead the strategic direction and overall vision of the GHWDI, ensuring alignment with global health workforce priorities and organizational goals.
• Develop and implement integrated health workforce strategies across knowledge management, research, assessment, and certification.
• Champion innovation and excellence in health workforce development practices globally.

Program & Team Oversight

• Provide executive leadership to the Sr. Directors and expert teams across knowledge management, global research, and credentialing programs.
• Ensure the continuous development of robust and culturally competent assessment and certification systems supported by psychometric rigor.
• Oversee the Global Nursing Workforce Centre in collaboration with ICN, advancing global research and thought leadership in nursing workforce development.

Global Partnerships & Advocacy

• Foster high-impact partnerships with international organizations, ministries of health, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to influence workforce policy and practice.
• Represent the Institute in global forums and strategic alliances, positioning the organization as a leader in global workforce development.

Research, Evidence & Impact

• Drive the development and dissemination of cutting-edge global research and policy briefs to inform and influence health workforce planning and advocacy.
• Ensure the measurement and evaluation of program impact, supporting data-informed decision-making across the Institute.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage strategic plans, budgets, and performance indicators for all Institute units.
• Secure and steward funding opportunities and donor relationships to sustain and scale the Institute’s work.

Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in Public Health, Global Health, Health Workforce Development, Health Policy, or related field.

Experience, Skills, & Abilities:

• Minimum of 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in global health, education, or health systems strengthening.
• Deep knowledge of global health workforce issues, especially within nursing and allied health sectors.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and international teams.
• Expertise in research, psychometrics, and certification processes preferred.
• Experience working with or within multilateral organizations (e.g., WHO, ICN, Ministries of Health, international NGO’s).
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and partnership-building skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Multilingual capabilities and/or cultural fluency in global contexts.
• Background in regulatory or credentialing bodies.
• Experience in managing academic partnerships and global policy development.

About TruMerit, formerly CGFNS International, Inc.

TruMerit is an immigration neutral nonprofit organization that helps foreign educated healthcare professionals live and work in their country of choice by assessing and validating their academic and professional credentials.

We provide foreign students and healthcare professionals with a comprehensive assessment of their academic records to facilitate their successful admission to schools in the US and other countries.

We help protect migrating healthcare professionals by advocating for ethical recruitment practices and continuously monitoring the global landscape for developing trends in employment recruitment and workplace norms.

TruMerit is an NGO in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which serves as the central forum for international and social issues.

TruMerit is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

TruMerit will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or religious needs.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to meet different employee needs and lifestyles. Benefits include retirement plan with a match after 1-year of service for eligible contributions, medical, dental, vision, company paid basic life insurance, short term disability, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee and dependent supplemental life insurance, generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.