About the role

GHS is building a practice in Singapore to serve partners across Southeast Asia and the wider region. We are hiring a Senior Advisor to support its development who will be the company’s face to government, multilateral and philanthropic partners in Singapore and the region.

The role focuses on three priorities: building relationships with senior officials in relevant government ministries and agencies, senior advisory work for clients, and new business development. The incumbent will also lead a small team of local practitioners.

The right candidate brings deep global health knowledge and trusted relationships with key stakeholders in Singapore and regional health institutions. They will report into the senior GHS leadership in India who are responsible for the development and integration of this practice.

Key responsibilities

Government and stakeholder relations

• Build and maintain relationships with senior officials, including the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries and agencies.
• Engage regional bodies, academic and research institutions, and global health organizations based in or active across Southeast Asia.
• Position GHS and its clients as trusted partners on regional and global health priorities.

Practice leadership and growth

• Advise on strategy for the Singapore practice, including priority clients, issues and service offerings.
• Support the Identification, proposal and pitch process to win new business with governments, foundations, multilaterals, NGOs and private sector partners.

Client advisory and delivery

• Serve as senior counsel to clients on policy advocacy, strategic communications, coalition building and high-level events.
• Advise on the design and delivery of campaigns, ensuring quality, impact and on-time, on-budget execution.

Team building and global collaboration

• Support the development of a high-performing local team.
• Work closely with GHS offices worldwide to deliver multi-country programs and share regional insight.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• 15+ years of experience in global health, public health policy, government affairs or strategic communications.
• Established, trusted relationships with senior officials in the Singapore government and regional health institutions.
• Strong understanding of the global health landscape, including key funders, multilaterals and policy processes such as WHO, the World Health Assembly and G20 health tracks.
• Track record of winning and growing client relationships or funded programs.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate with ministers, funders and media.

Valuable Qualifications

• Experience in an agency, consultancy, foundation or multilateral setting.
• Networks across ASEAN countries beyond Singapore.
• Additional regional languages, such as Mandarin, Malay or Bahasa Indonesia.
• Advanced degree in public health, public policy, international relations or communications.

About Global Health Strategies

Global Health Strategies (GHS) is a global health and development communications and advocacy consultancy. We use research, advocacy and storytelling to inspire action on key policies, funding and programs — working with leading philanthropies, multilateral organizations, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, and governments around the world. Our work spans infectious diseases, universal health coverage, women's and girls' health, climate and agriculture, gender equality, and more.

To apply, send a CV and a short cover letter describing your global health experience and government relationships in Singapore.