Team Leader / Partnership Director, Solomon Islands Australia Health Partnership

Program Background

The Solomon Islands Australia Partnership Health (SIAPH) supports equitable access to quality health services for all Solomon Islanders. The program operates in alignment with the National Health Strategic Plan (NHSP) and aims for Australia to be a recognised and valued health partner of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG).

The program's two end-of-program outcomes are:

· EOPO1: Provincial health departments and select health facilities deliver increased, higher quality and more equitable health service packages.

· EOPO2: MHMS policy, leadership and management capacity is strengthened in support of improved health service delivery.

The program prioritises provincial-level service delivery, GEDSI, climate resilience, and locally-led development. It provides provincial grants to all provinces, supports a Women in Health Leadership Awards initiative, and maintains flexibility to respond to emerging priorities and bilateral agreements.

 

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact. 

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The Role
The Team Leader / Partnership Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Health Partnership, serving as the primary interface between DFAT, MHMS, and the ASIPS+ facility. The role drives program performance, coordinates Australia's broader health portfolio, and champions locally-led development and capacity strengthening.
 

Click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://shorturl.at/GDTyc

 

About You

You will need to have the following:

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

· Undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related discipline (Medicine, Nursing, or Allied Health).

· Postgraduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate) in public health, health management, health administration, or a related field.

· Relevant fellowships from reputable colleges in areas of health service management or similar.

 

Essential Experience and Skills

· Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve health sector outcomes in international development contexts.

· Demonstrated expertise managing large-scale health programs (>AU$20 million), including work planning, MERLA, budgeting, human resource management, and reporting.

· Proven ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with government officials, development partners, and sectoral programs.

· Sound understanding of the Solomon Islands development context, health sector challenges, and DFAT systems and processes.

· Demonstrated commitment to integrating GEDSI, anti-corruption, and climate resilience into program design and delivery.

· Comply with DT Global employment standards 

Desirable Attributes

· Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural skills, with proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

· Strong commitment to capacity development, mentoring, and coaching to build local capability.

· Resilience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving in dynamic and complex environments.

· Strategic thinking with the ability to align program activities with broader development goals and identify opportunities for sustainable impact.

 

Why join the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Health?

By joining the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Health, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
Click the 'Apply Now' button.

 

Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 12 July 2026, 11:59pm Solomon Islands Time

 

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.  
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

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