Opportunity Details

The Major Gifts and Impact Officer will report to the Chief Strategy and Development Officer at the client (VHW), a social justice organization focused on providing high quality healthcare and education to underserved communities. The organization operates in the provinces of Rumonge and Bururi, serving over 200,000 people with a holistic approach that integrates clinical services with education, food security, economic development, and more. The lack of access to quality healthcare and education is seen as a major threat to development and world peace by the client.

The client has recently opened a state-of-the-art teaching hospital to expand their clinical services and provide comprehensive medical care and training. They are working in partnership with the University of Burundi to combine clinical expertise with academic innovation, creating new opportunities for medical students and healthcare professionals. The organization is focused on not only addressing immediate healthcare needs but also building a sustainable future for generations to come in East Africa. Additionally, the client has established the Kigutu International Academy, a boarding school aimed at providing education based on critical thinking to prepare young leaders for a better future.

The Major Gifts and Impact Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the client's mission by securing major gifts and donations to fund their healthcare and education initiatives. The ideal candidate will value dignity, excellence, boldness, perseverance, compassion, and justice, and must be accountable to the team and community. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to healthcare excellence in East Africa and inspire similar efforts in the region.