Job Opportunity: Climate Program Manager for Latin America at Health Care Without Harm
Are you passionate about the intersection of climate change and public health? Do you have experience in policy development, climate resilience, and international collaboration? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), a global leader in sustainable healthcare, is seeking a Climate Program Manager for Latin America to lead the implementation of its climate strategy in the region. This is a remote position that offers flexibility and the chance to play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare and climate action in Latin America.
About Health Care Without Harm (HCWH)
HCWH is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming healthcare systems to be more sustainable, reduce their environmental footprint, and become leaders in the global movement for environmental health and justice. With offices across four continents and partnerships around the world, HCWH is at the forefront of sustainable healthcare advocacy and action.
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH), a program of HCWH, is an international network of hospitals and health organizations committed to reducing their environmental impact. In Latin America, GGHH includes over 1,150 institutional members across 27,600 hospitals and health centers.
Why Latin America?
HCWH‘s climate and health initiatives have been making significant strides in Latin America, working with governments, healthcare systems, and institutions to promote climate-smart healthcare. The organization has been a key player in advocating for the health sector’s role in climate change negotiations, from the COP26 Health Programme to the WHO’s Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH).
With this growing momentum, HCWH is now looking for an experienced professional to help expand the impact of its climate and health programs in the region.
Key Responsibilities
As the Climate Program Manager for Latin America, you will have a vital role in driving HCWH’s climate and health agenda. Here are some of the key responsibilities:
- Lead the regional climate strategy: Coordinate the implementation of HCWH’s climate strategy for Latin America, ensuring alignment with the global goals and the organization’s International Network Strategic Plan (2024-2028).
- Policy and advocacy work: Represent HCWH in key multilateral spaces (such as the G20, UNFCCC, and WHO) and lead advocacy efforts to integrate climate considerations into health policies and strategies across the region.
- Collaboration and partnerships: Foster collaborations with national and subnational governments, health organizations, and other stakeholders to drive climate action within the healthcare sector. You’ll also work closely with organizations like the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
- Program management and leadership: Oversee key regional programs like the Health Care Climate Challenge, Race to Zero, and CARE (Community of Action for the Reduction of Emissions). You’ll manage project teams, including consultants and technical facilitators, to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives.
- Capacity-building: Lead the development of training programs and resources for health professionals, journalists, and media outlets in the region to advance climate and health advocacy.
- Resource development: Produce technical recommendations, policy briefs, and other materials to support HCWH’s goals and communicate key messages to internal and external stakeholders.
- Team coordination and reporting: Supervise a small team and coordinate with various departments to produce reports, monitor progress, and ensure the timely delivery of activities.
Who Are We Looking For?
To succeed in this role, we are seeking a candidate with a combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the climate and health nexus. Here are the key qualifications:
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: A degree in environmental sciences, public health, political science, international relations, or a related field. An advanced degree in public health, climate change, or sustainability is a plus.
- Experience: At least 8 years of experience in policy development, climate advocacy, or sustainability work, ideally within the Latin American context. Experience working with governments, health systems, or international organizations (e.g., PAHO, WHO) is highly desired.
- Climate expertise: Strong technical knowledge of climate change science, solutions for the health sector, and climate policy development. Familiarity with health systems in at least one of the region’s key countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico) is preferred.
- Languages: Native proficiency in Spanish is required, with fluency in English essential. Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team management: Experience leading teams and coordinating complex programs and projects.
- Communication: Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders, including policymakers, health professionals, and the media.
- Multicultural sensitivity: Ability to work in multicultural and multilingual environments and manage relationships across diverse teams and organizations.
- Project management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving and initiative: Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a proactive, action-oriented approach to solving problems.
What’s In It For You?
- Flexible work environment: This is a remote position, with the possibility of working from anywhere in Latin America (preferably Mexico or Brazil). You will also have the flexibility to balance work and life with our “Fortnight Friday” benefit — every other Friday off!
- Impactful work: Lead regional efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare systems and contribute to global health and climate solutions.
- Professional growth: HCWH offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you will have opportunities to work on the cutting edge of climate and health initiatives with a passionate and dedicated team.
- Global network: Become part of a global network of professionals working to transform the healthcare sector and tackle the climate crisis.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to help lead HCWH’s climate strategy in Latin America, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply: Please upload your cover letter and resume (in English) to the application portal, addressed to Carolina Gil Posse, Director of Programs and Communications for Latin America. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date to apply is December 1, 2024.
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For any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Health Care Without Harm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and the principles of environmental and social justice. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
