Remote Global Health Careers — Ultimate 2025 Guide: Jobs, Boards, Employers & How to Win Them

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Sun, 05 Oct 2025

Quick orientation (why this works in 2025)

Remote and hybrid roles in global health now exist across multiple buckets: telemedicine & digital health platforms, global NGOs and UN agencies (which maintain rosters and remote consultant rosters), digital health startups, clinical research/CROs with remote monitoring or data roles, donor/funder programs (grant management, M&E), and freelance/consulting markets (medical writing, health economics, remote clinical supervision). Major aggregated job hubs remain the fastest way to discover openings and rosters. FlexJobs+4ReliefWeb+4Devex+4

1) 100+ (organized) actively recruiting hubs, employers, NGOs, agencies, platforms & boards — with working URLs

Tip: start your daily job-scan with 3–5 boards (one UN/relief, one development board, one telehealth hub, one remote job site, and 1–2 orgs you target directly). See the “how to apply” checklist later.

A. Global humanitarian / development / UN & multilateral job boards (high yield for remote/roster/consultancies)

1. ReliefWeb (UN OCHA jobs & remote/roster filters) — https://reliefweb.int/jobs. ReliefWeb
2. Devex (global development + health jobs) — https://www.devex.com/jobs/search. Devex
3. UNjobs / UNjob listings — https://unjobs.org/
4. Impactpool (UN + international organisations) — https://www.impactpool.org/
5. Global Health Council (jobs & dashboard) — https://globalhealth.org/job-dashboard/
6. GlobalJobs.org (international NGO jobs) — https://www.globaljobs.org/
7. DevelopmentAid (tenders, jobs) — https://www.developmentaid.org/
8. DevNetJobs (development and humanitarian) — https://www.devnetjobs.org/
9. Idealist (nonprofits & NGOs) — https://www.idealist.org/
10. EuroBrussels / EU jobs (for EU-funded health projects) — https://www.eurobrussels.com/
11. Devpolicy Jobs (regional development) — https://devpolicy.org/jobs/
12. Relief Central (aggregators & rosters) — https://reliefcentral.com/ (aggregator links)

B. UN agencies, multilateral & major global public health employers (apply to rosters/consultancies)

13. World Health Organization (WHO careers) — https://www.who.int/careers. World Health Organization
14. UNICEF (careers) — https://www.unicef.org/about/employ
15. UNDP (jobs & consultants) — https://jobs.undp.org/
16. UNFPA (careers) — https://www.unfpa.org/careers
17. World Bank (health jobs / consultants) — https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers
18. PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) — https://www.paho.org/en/careers
19. UNOPS (projects & roles) — https://www.unops.org/about/careers
20. Global Fund (health programs & jobs) — https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/careers/
21. WHO regional & country office pages — (use WHO site map above)

C. Large international NGOs / charities (global health programs, rosters, consultancies)

22. Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) — https://www.msf.org/jobs
23. Save the Children — https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about/jobs
24. International Rescue Committee (IRC) — https://www.rescue.org/careers
25. CARE International — https://www.care.org/careers
26. Oxfam International — https://www.oxfam.org/en/jobs
27. PATH — https://www.path.org/about/careers/
28. Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) — https://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/careers/
29. FHI 360 — https://www.fhi360.org/careers
30. John Snow, Inc. (JSI) — https://www.jsi.com/careers/
31. Population Services International (PSI) — https://www.psi.org/careers/
32. Mercy Corps — https://www.mercycorps.org/jobs
33. Plan International — https://plan-international.org/careers
34. World Vision — https://www.worldvision.org/careers
35. International Medical Corps — https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers/
36. Helen Keller Intl — https://www.hki.org/careers/
37. BRAC (global development & health ops) — https://www.brac.net/careers/
38. MSH (Management Sciences for Health) — https://www.msh.org/about/careers
39. Evidence Action — https://www.evidenceaction.org/careers/
40. Room to Read — https://www.roomtoread.org/careers/

D. Foundations & funders (program, grant management, M&E roles)

41. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — https://www.gatesfoundation.org/careers
42. Wellcome Trust — https://wellcome.org/work-us
43. Rockefeller Foundation — https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/careers/
44. Bloomberg Philanthropies — https://www.bloomberg.org/about/careers/
45. The Global Financing Facility (GFF) — https://www.globalfinancingfacility.org/

E. Telemedicine / Virtual care companies (regularly hiring clinicians, mental health, operations — many remote roles)

46. Teladoc Health — https://www.teladochealth.com/careers. teladochealth.com
47. Amwell (American Well) — https://careers.amwell.com/ (careers page). Amwell
48. MDLIVE (now part of Cigna) — https://www.mdlive.com/careers
49. Doctor On Demand (included in major telehealth providers) — https://www.doctorondemand.com/careers
50. Babylon Health — https://www.babylonhealth.com/careers
51. Livongo (Teladoc brand) — https://www.teladochealth.com/ (search brands)
52. Lemonaid Health / Fifty / Ro (virtual clinic brands often hire clinicians) — https://www.ro.co/careers
53. PlushCare — https://plushcare.com/careers
54. MDLive / Carbon Health / Heal (regional telehealth employers) — check careers pages directly

F. Mental health & therapy platforms (remote therapists/clinicians)

55. BetterHelp — https://www.betterhelp.com/ (provider signup/careers)
56. Talkspace — https://www.talkspace.com/careers
57. SilverCloud (Amwell) — https://silvercloud.amwell.com/about-us/careers

G. Clinical research organizations (CROs) — remote roles in data management, monitoring, regulatory

58. IQVIA — https://www.iqvia.com/careers
59. Parexel — https://www.parexel.com/careers
60. ICON plc — https://www.iconplc.com/careers/
61. PPD / Thermo Fisher Scientific (Clinical Research) — https://www.ppd.com/careers or https://www.thermofisher.com/ (careers)
62. Labcorp / Covance — https://www.labcorp.com/careers
63. Syneos Health — https://www.syneoshealth.com/careers

H. Pharma / large private health employers with global programs

64. Pfizer — https://www.pfizer.com/careers
65. Johnson & Johnson — https://www.careers.jnj.com/
66. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) — https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/
67. Roche — https://www.roche.com/careers.htm

I. Health tech, digital health & logistics (global health + remote ops)

68. Zipline (health delivery drones + global ops) — https://www.flyzipline.com/careers
69. Ada Health — https://ada.com/careers
70. Ona (data collection & digital health tools) — https://ona.io/ (look for jobs)
71. Medic Mobile — https://www.medicmobile.org/jobs/
72. mHero / CommCare (Dimagi) — https://www.dimagi.com/careers/
73. VillageReach — https://www.villagereach.org/jobs/

J. National public health agencies & partners (international hiring, fellowships, rosters)

74. U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC careers & fellowships) — https://www.cdc.gov/about/careers/
75. USAID (global health program jobs and consultancies) — https://www.usaid.gov/careers
76. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) — https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office/about/recruitment
77. NHS England (global fellowships / remote roles occasionally) — https://www.england.nhs.uk/careers/
78. Africa CDC — https://africacdc.org/careers/
79. European Commission (jobs for health projects) — https://ec.europa.eu/info/jobs-europe_en

K. Academic & research institutions hiring global-health remote roles

80. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (research staff, remote data roles) — https://www.jhsph.edu/careers
81. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine jobs — https://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/
82. Harvard T.H. Chan School — https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/jobs/
83. Duke Global Health — https://globalhealth.duke.edu/ (career boards and fellowships)

L. Specialized job boards for health careers (remote-friendly)

84. Health eCareers — https://www.healthecareers.com/
85. GlobalHealthJobs.net (specialized listings) — https://globalhealthjobs.net/
86. MedJobsCafe / Medzilla (medical job boards) — https://www.medjobs.cafe/ (varies by country)
87. PracticeLink (physician jobs, telemedicine filters) — https://www.practicelink.com/
88. ClinicalTrials.jobs / The Global Health Network jobs — https://globalhealthtrials.tghn.org/research-careers/jobs/ (research roles). globalhealthtrials.tghn.org

M. Remote-first job platforms (good for telehealth, data, grants, writing)

89. FlexJobs (remote medical & health categories) — https://www.flexjobs.com/remote-jobs/healthcare-medical. FlexJobs
90. Remote.co — https://remote.co/remote-jobs/healthcare/
91. WeWorkRemotely — https://weworkremotely.com/ (search "health")
92. Remotive — https://remotive.com/ (remote tech + product roles in digital health)
93. AngelList / Wellfound (startups & health tech) — https://angel.co/ (or https://wellfound.com/)
94. Upwork (telemedicine/medical writing freelancing) — https://www.upwork.com/
95. Kolabtree (scientific freelancing) — https://www.kolabtree.com/

N. Health policy / think tanks & consulting firms

96. Results for Development — https://r4d.org/careers/
97. Palladium (global health programs & consulting) — https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers
98. Abt Associates — https://www.abtassociates.com/careers
99. KPMG / Deloitte / McKinsey (global health practice listings) — corporate careers pages (e.g., https://www.mckinsey.com/careers)

O. Specialty & regional employers (examples that post remote consultancies)

100. African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC) — https://aphrc.org/careers/
101. Eastern Africa regional health orgs often post consultancies on ReliefWeb/Devex — use ReliefWeb links. ReliefWeb
102. Local Ministries of Health (consultancy rosters — check country MOH websites)

P. Quick list of additional short/contract employers & platforms to check directly

103. Clinical Research Networks (ICAP at Columbia) — https://icap.columbia.edu/jobs/
104. Evidence Action jobs page — https://www.evidenceaction.org/careers/
105. GiveWell (research & operations) — https://www.givewell.org/get-involved/jobs
106. PATH jobs (already above) — https://www.path.org/about/careers/
107. Population Council — https://www.popcouncil.org/careers

Note: The list above groups the highest-yield sources first (ReliefWeb, Devex, WHO, Impactpool, FlexJobs and CROs). For any UN/NGO role you’ll often apply through the org’s career pages and/or via aggregator boards like ReliefWeb and Impactpool. FlexJobs+4ReliefWeb+4Devex+4

2) High-value remote roles in global health (what to expect)

• Clinical telemedicine provider (MD/NP/PA): virtual visits, asymmetrical scheduling, platform-contracted or W2. (Telehealth platforms above: Teladoc, Amwell, MDLIVE.) teladochealth.com+1
• Mental health clinician / therapist (remote/teletherapy): individual counseling on platforms (BetterHelp, Talkspace).
• Health program manager / project manager (remote M&E, grants, program coordination) — common in NGOs & foundations.
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) specialist, data analyst, epidemiologist — remote data roles for donors, NGOs and CROs.
• Clinical research/data manager / remote monitor (CROs like IQVIA, Parexel).
• Digital health product roles: product, QA, implementation manager (health-tech firms).
• Medical writer / scientific writer / grant writer / policy analyst — freelance + institutional roles.
• Health informatics & DHIS2 implementer — remote support & training roles.
• Regulatory/compliance & pharmacovigilance in pharma/CROs — often remote/hybrid.

3) Skills, certifications & licenses that actually open doors (sorted by role)

Clinical & telemedicine clinicians

• Valid clinical license in your practicing jurisdiction (MD/DO/NP/PA/RN)—telemedicine platforms often require active license(s) in the country/state you serve. (U.S. platforms typically require US state license.)
• BLS / ACLS / ATLS (where clinically relevant).
• Telemedicine-specific training or certificate (many organizations accept proven telemedicine experience; some platforms offer onboarding modules).
• Malpractice coverage / appropriate contractual arrangements (most platforms provide access but check).

Public health / program roles

• MPH / MSc Public Health or equivalent experience (not mandatory in all cases but commonly required for mid/senior roles).
• Project management: PMP or PRINCE2 (helps for program manager roles).
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Certificates in M&E, Data Analysis (Coursera/edX), advanced Excel, Stata/R/Python, and SQL.
• Grant writing / fundraising training (short courses or proven track record).

Research & clinical trials

• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification — essential for many clinical research roles.
• CITI (human subjects protection) trainings, IRB familiarity.
• Technical skills: SAS / R / SQL / REDCap / EDC systems familiarity.

Health informatics, data & digital health

• Certificates in health informatics (e.g., HIMSS, WHO digital health modules) or degree credentials (MSc Health Informatics).
• DHIS2, OpenMRS, REDCap experience.
• Data science skills (R, Python, SQL) and visualization (Tableau/Power BI).

Medical writing / communications

• HSR / scientific writing portfolio, PR/communications training, knowledge of target journal styles, and ability to produce rapid, clear policy briefs.

4) Career paths — realistic ladders (entry → mid → senior)

• Entry: Field officer / junior program associate / telehealth clinician (part-time) / data analyst (junior) →
• Mid: Program manager / senior clinician (remote supervising clinicians) / M&E lead / study coordinator →
• Senior: Country director / senior technical advisor / head of digital health / principal investigator / director of programs.

Reality check: moving from entry to senior in NGOs often requires 5–12 years of diverse program experience + proven budgets/people management. In telemedicine, clinicians can rise faster if they move into medical director roles for platforms. Cite Devex career advice for sector expectations. Devex

5) Hacks, myths, and what actually works

Hacks that work

1. Apply to rosters and consultancies — many UN/NGO roles are filled from rosters/consultant lists, not always public job postings (set a profile on Impactpool, UNjobs, ReliefWeb alerts). ReliefWeb+1
2. Create a short technical portfolio — one-page case studies of programs you supported (outcomes, budget, your role) beats a long resume.
3. Target grant-funded roles — look for EuropeAid, USAID, Global Fund program pages — programs often hire remote M&E and technical leads.
4. Learn 1–2 core tools deeply (DHIS2, REDCap, R or SQL) — depth beats breadth for data roles.
5. Network publicly — publish short policy briefs or blog posts (LinkedIn Pulse) about program improvements — hiring managers read them.

Common myths (and the reality)

• Myth: “Remote global health jobs are low paid.” Reality: remote roles vary widely; clinical telemedicine MD roles can pay market rates, while junior NGO program roles may be lower; negotiation + specialization matters.
• Myth: “You need an MPH to work in global health.” Reality: helpful but many technical and implementation roles hire experienced candidates without advanced degrees (strong field experience, technical skills, or data skills can substitute).
• Myth: “Apply everywhere and you’ll get hired.” Reality: mass-applying without tailored cover letters/resumes yields low success — quality targeting + clear outcomes matter.

6) What does NOT work (common traps)

• Generic resumes: failing to quantify your impact (e.g., “managed $200k budget; increased coverage from 45% to 78%”).
• Ignoring visa/licensure questions: applying for telemedicine without the required license for the patient’s jurisdiction wastes time.
• Thinking all NGOs hire quickly: hiring cycles can be slow (weeks to months) and many consultancies work on rolling rosters.

7) Application & interview checklist — remote roles (a practical template)

1. Targeted 1-line email subject: e.g., “Application: Senior M&E Specialist — [Your Name] — 8 years HIV/M&E”
2. Tailored one-page CV: top 4 bullets show (a) years experience, (b) key outcomes, (c) tools used, (d) languages.
3. Two brief case studies (1-page total): project, your role, metrics, tools.
4. LinkedIn + GitHub/portfolio link (for data roles).
5. Availability & time zone + expected salary (range) — be transparent.
6. References ready — 1 technical + 1 manager, with contactable emails.

8) Where to build the skills quickly (courses & certificates)

• GCP & CITI (clinical research protocols) — institutional websites (CITI Program).
• Coursera / edX / FutureLearn: MPH micro-credentials, data science (Johns Hopkins, Imperial, LSHTM offerings).
• WHO Digital Health modules — WHO website / OpenWHO.
• PMP / PRINCE2 for project managers.
• DHIS2 academy (free and often employer-valued).
  No single certificate guarantees a job — combine credibility with demonstrable projects.

9) Freelance & side-hustle routes that lead to full-time work

• Medical writing (Upwork, Kolabtree) → institutional roles.
• Short-term M&E data contracts on ReliefWeb & Devex → maintain portfolio and client references.
• Telemedicine shifts while you pursue NGO roles (good cash + keep clinical skills).

10) Salary & contract types (fast reality summary)

• Telemedicine clinicians (platform contracting) — hourly/shift rates; can be competitive. (See Teladoc/Amwell career listings for examples). teladochealth.com+1
• NGO program staff (remote junior) — often fixed salary; consultancies project/short-term with variable pay.
• CRO & pharma remote roles — salaries often market-competitive (data managers, regulatory leads). Check corporate career pages above.

11) Daily job-search routine (30–60 minutes)

1. Scan 3 aggregator boards (e.g., ReliefWeb, Devex, Impactpool). ReliefWeb+2Devex+2
2. Check 2 target employers' career pages (1 telehealth, 1 NGO/CRO).
3. Apply to 1 high-fit role (tailored CV + 1-page case study).
4. Outreach: 1 LinkedIn message to a hiring manager / recruiter (short, value-first message).

12) Five highest-yield next steps (action plan)

1. Create a 1-page portfolio (case studies; outcomes).
2. Sign up for alerts on ReliefWeb, Devex, Impactpool and FlexJobs. FlexJobs+3ReliefWeb+3Devex+3
3. Learn / certify in one tool: DHIS2, REDCap or GCP (pick based on role).
4. Apply to 2 telehealth platforms (if clinically qualified) — Teladoc, Amwell. teladochealth.com+1
5. Network: publish one short policy brief or LinkedIn post about a program improvement you led.

13) Useful templates & quick sample lines (copy/paste friendly)

Subject: Application — [Role] — [Name] — 7 years [technical area]

Email body (short):
Hi [Hiring Manager],
I’m a [your title] with 7 years’ experience in [program/data/clinical area]. I led a [short outcome: e.g., “nationwide TB contact tracing program that improved treatment initiation from 56% to 86%”]. I attach a 1-page CV and a one-page case study that shows my role and measurable results. I’m available to start [date], timezone [TZ], and I can provide references. Thanks for considering — I’d welcome a brief call.
Best,
[Name | Phone | LinkedIn | Portfolio link]

14) Sources & quick references (selected)

• ReliefWeb jobs (primary humanitarian job board). ReliefWeb
• Devex jobs (development/global health job market + career advice). Devex
• WHO careers (official UN public-health employer & rosters). World Health Organization
• Teladoc careers (example telehealth platform with remote hiring). teladochealth.com
• FlexJobs remote healthcare listings (aggregated remote role counts and examples). FlexJobs

Tailored 90-Day Job-Search Plan — Clinical vs Program vs Data

Below are three complete, actionable 90-day plans you can follow right now. I didn’t ask which pathway you prefer — instead I built one plan for each background (Clinical; Program/M&E/Grants; Data/Health Informatics). Pick the plan that matches you and follow it step-by-step.

Each plan contains:

• Weekly breakdown (12 weeks / 90 days) with concrete tasks
• Daily/weekly routines & metrics to track
• Quick checklist: CV, portfolio & interview prep items
• Where to apply (high-yield boards / employers with URLs)
• Templates: outreach subject + short message
• Success metrics (what “good” looks like by day 30, 60, 90)

1) Clinical pathway (telemedicine, remote clinical roles, medical director posts) — 90-day plan

Goal (SMART)

By Day 90 secure either: (A) 2 active clinician onboarding conversations with telehealth platforms or (B) 1 remote/consultant clinical role (NGO/telemedicine) — AND build a 1-page clinical portfolio and three telemedicine platform applications ready.

Weekly plan (actions you can execute today)

Week 1 (Days 1–7) — Foundation + quick wins

• Finalize a 1-page clinical CV focused on telemedicine & international work: top 4 bullets: licensure, specialty, telemedicine experience, high-impact outcome (e.g., reduced readmission % or managed X virtual visits/wk).
• Create a 1-page clinical portfolio: 2 case studies (concise): situation → your action → outcome/metric.
• Register & create profiles: Teladoc, Amwell, Doctor On Demand, PlushCare, BetterHelp (if mental health) — use career pages:
• Teladoc careers — https://www.teladochealth.com/careers
• Amwell careers — https://careers.amwell.com/
• Doctor on Demand — https://www.doctorondemand.com/careers
• BetterHelp provider info — https://www.betterhelp.com/
• Verify licensure(s): list jurisdictions where you are licensed & whether you need additional licensing to cover patients in target countries. Note reciprocity limits.

Week 2 (Days 8–14) — Apply + warm outreach

• Apply to 3 telemedicine platforms (tailor CV and short cover note). Aim to complete platform onboarding checklists.
• Send 5 LinkedIn messages to platform medical directors or talent leads (value-first: 1 line of value).
• Take 1 short telemedicine training module (OpenWHO or platform onboarding if available).

Week 3 (Days 15–21) — Build credibility

• Get 2 clinical references prepared (manager + peer) and email to ask permission and expected availability.
• Publish a short LinkedIn post (300–600 words) summarizing a case study or telemedicine learning; tag 4 colleagues. This increases recruiter visibility.
• Apply to 2 NGO clinical consultancies/rosters (MSF, International Medical Corps). Job pages:
• MSF jobs — https://www.msf.org/jobs
• International Medical Corps — https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers/

Week 4 (Days 22–30) — Interviews & scheduling

• Book 1 mock interview (peer or coach). Focus: telemedicine case scenarios, clinical decisionmaking by phone/video.
• Follow up on all applications from Weeks 1–3 (short polite email after 7–10 days).
• Start doing 2–4 telemedicine shifts (if platform allows onboarding fast) — build hours.

Milestone at Day 30: At least 6 applications submitted; 1 live profile active on a major platform; 1 mock interview completed.

Weeks 5–8 (Days 31–60) — Intensify & diversify

• Continue applying: 3–5 targeted applications/week (platforms, NGOs, private clinics hiring remote clinicians).
• Convert portfolio into a 2-minute video pitch (recorded) describing your clinical strengths and availability — attach to applications where allowed.
• Prepare clinical documentation examples (de-identified SOAP note) to demonstrate remote charting skill.
• Start 1 short course if needed (telemedicine best practices or malpractice covering remote care).
• Network: attend 1 online webinar about telemedicine startups or global health (listening + 1 question in chat).
• Negotiate trial hours/shift schedules when offered — state availability and expected rate transparently.

Milestone at Day 60: At least 2 interview invites / platform onboarding invites OR 1 short consultancy offer.

Weeks 9–12 (Days 61–90) — Close offers & scale

• Convert interviews into offers: practice closing scripts and compensation expectations. Use salary ranges from the platform pages or peer reports.
• If offers pending, request short paid trial shifts or assessments.
• If no offers yet, pivot: apply to adjunct roles (medical writing for clinical content, teletriage nurse educator roles).
• Finalize long-term plan: set 6-month income / hours target.

Milestone at Day 90: Onboarded as a telemedicine clinician on 1 platform or accepted as a remote clinical consultant; portfolio and references ready.

Daily routine (30–60 minutes)

• 10 min: Check 3 job boards (Teladoc/Amwell, ReliefWeb for clinical consultancies, Devex/Impactpool for clinical technical roles).
• 20 min: Tailor & submit 1 application or follow up.
• 15 min: LinkedIn outreach (2 messages) + publish/engage (comment on 3 relevant posts).
• 10 min: Skill micro-work (documentations, SOAP note practice, a 1-hour course module twice a week).

Templates (copy/paste)

Subject: Application — Telemedicine Clinician — [Name] — [Specialty]

Hi [Name],
I’m a [specialty] with X years of clinical experience and Y months of telemedicine care (average Z virtual visits/week). I’m licensed in [jurisdictions]. Attached: 1-page CV and 1-page portfolio with outcomes. I’m available [days/times, TZ]. Would welcome a 15-minute call.
Best, [Name | Phone | LinkedIn]

2) Program pathway (Program Manager / M&E / Grants) — 90-day plan

Goal (SMART)

By Day 90 land interviews with 3 program manager / M&E roles and complete at least 2 tailored applications for mid-level program management positions (or 1 consultancy) with NGOs or funders.

Weekly plan

Week 1 — Audit & positioning

• Create a 1-page impact CV: top lines show program budget managed, people supervised, key outcomes (numbers), donor names.
• Create 2 case study sheets (one program implementation, one M&E result): each 1/2 page — problem → intervention → metrics → your role.
• Sign up for Devex, ReliefWeb, Impactpool, Idealist, and set alerts for “Program Manager”, “M&E”, “Grants”. Key links:
• ReliefWeb — https://reliefweb.int/jobs
• Devex — https://www.devex.com/jobs/search
• Impactpool — https://www.impactpool.org/

Week 2 — Apply & network

• Apply to 3 high-fit roles (NGO program manager, donor-funded technical lead, 6–12 month consultancy). Tailor each application.
• Send 8 LinkedIn introduction messages: former managers, country directors, ex-colleagues now in hiring roles. Use a one-line value statement + ask for 10 minutes.

Week 3 — Portfolio & skill gaps

• Create a one-page M&E dashboard sample (screenshot or mock Tableau/Excel table) demonstrating KPIs and how you tracked impact.
• If skills gap: enroll in 1 focused short course (e.g., M&E fundamentals, donor proposal writing, or data analysis in Excel/PowerBI). Suggested: Coursera/edX short courses.

Week 4 — Mock interviews & references

• Prepare STAR examples for common NGO interview questions (project budgeting, donor reporting, crisis management).
• Line up 2 referees and send them tailored reference notes to simplify speaking about you.

Milestone at Day 30: 8–10 applications submitted; 1 informational call arranged; M&E sample ready.

Weeks 5–8 — Scale & consultancies

• Apply to 3–5 roles/week (mix of permanent + consultancies). Check donor & tender sites: DevelopmentAid, Global Fund, USAID. Quick links:
• USAID careers — https://www.usaid.gov/careers
• Global Fund careers — https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/careers/
• Pitch for short paid consultancies (2–3 month) on Devex or directly to program managers; offer a 2-week deliverable (e.g., M&E baseline tool or donor reporting template).
• Publish one short blog or LinkedIn article showing a program result (quantified).

Milestone at Day 60: 2 interviews held; 1 short consultancy bid submitted.

Weeks 9–12 — Close & negotiate

• Prepare negotiation script for salary or daily rate (for consultancies) — justify via budget lines & outcomes.
• If offered consultancy, deliver first 2-week milestone quickly and ask for a testimonial.
• If offers are not forthcoming, perform a pivot: create a packaged “M&E starter kit” product you can sell to small NGOs (contract basis).

Milestone at Day 90: Offer received or at least 3 interviews in the pipeline; M&E portfolio and 1 paid or trial consultancy.

Daily/weekly routine

• 20–30 min: Job boards & alerts check (ReliefWeb, Devex, Impactpool).
• 30–60 min: Tailor one application OR craft one consultancy pitch.
• Twice weekly: 20–30 min networking (LinkedIn messages + follow up).
• Weekly: 2 hours working on M&E dashboard / portfolio sample.

Key artifacts to produce

• 1-page impact CV
• 2 case studies (1 program, 1 M&E)
• 1 sample KPI dashboard (Excel/PowerBI screenshot)
• 1 boilerplate consultancy pitch (one page deliverable schedule + fees)

Outreach template

Subject: Experienced M&E Specialist available for 3-month consultancy — [Name]

Hi [Hiring Manager],
I’m a monitoring & evaluation specialist with X years leading donor-funded programs (managed $Y budget, improved [indicator] by Z%). I can deliver a baseline survey + dashboards in 6 weeks. I attach a 1-page CV and a sample dashboard. Could we schedule a 10-minute intro?
Thanks, [Name | Phone | LinkedIn]

3) Data pathway (Health Data Analyst / Informatics / DHIS2) — 90-day plan

Goal (SMART)

By Day 90 obtain interviews for 2 data analyst / health informatics roles or secure 1 short remote contract (data cleaning, dashboarding, DHIS2 support).

Weekly plan

Week 1 — Position & portfolio

• Create a technical CV: list stack (R/Python/SQL/Tableau/PowerBI/DHIS2), sample outputs and quantified results.
• Build or refine an online portfolio: GitHub repo (analysis notebooks), a PDF dashboard, and a short description of each project (one line each). If you prefer not public, keep a downloadable zip for employers.
• Set profiles on Upwork, Kolabtree, AngelList (for healthtech roles), FlexJobs for remote roles. Top job boards for data roles:
• FlexJobs (healthcare remote) — https://www.flexjobs.com/remote-jobs/healthcare-medical
• Wellfound / AngelList — https://wellfound.com/
• Global Health Network jobs — https://globalhealthtrials.tghn.org/research-careers/jobs/

Week 2 — Quick wins & 1 project

• Create 1 small reproducible analysis (Jupyter or RMarkdown): 1–2 pages — question, data cleaning, visualization, conclusion. Upload to GitHub and link in CV.
• Apply to 3 focused data roles (CRO, NGO data analyst, digital health startup).

Week 3 — Tools & certifications

• Complete one short certificate: e.g., GCP (clinical) if clinical trials interest you, or a Data specialization (Coursera Johns Hopkins R / Data Science). For DHIS2 roles, complete DHIS2 Academy module. DHIS2: https://www.dhis2.org/academy
• Polish REDCap / DHIS2 / OpenMRS familiarity and list them with examples.

Week 4 — Networking & practice

• Reach out to 10 people working in research units or data teams (ICAP, ICAP at Columbia, JHU, LSHTM labs) with a 1-line pitch + GitHub link.
• Do 2 small dashboard prototypes (Excel or Tableau public) for portfolio.

Milestone at Day 30: Portfolio live on GitHub + at least 6 applications submitted.

Weeks 5–8 — Scale applications & freelancing

• Apply 4–6 roles/week (mix: CROs, NGOs, startups). Good employers: IQVIA, Parexel, ICON, JSI, PATH. Example links:
• IQVIA careers — https://www.iqvia.com/careers
• Parexel careers — https://www.parexel.com/careers
• JSI careers — https://www.jsi.com/careers/
• Bid on 3 freelance gigs (Upwork/Kolabtree) that match your stack — aim for shorter deliverables (data cleaning + visualization in 2 weeks).
• Continue publishing code snippets or short blog posts explaining analyses.

Weeks 9–12 — Interview prep & closing

• Practice technical interviews (SQL problems, R/Python notebooks) and prepare a 10-minute portfolio demo.
• If given small tests, aim to overdeliver (clean code + explained assumptions). Ask for feedback/testimonials.
• Negotiate rate: have a day rate range for consulting and annual range for salaried roles.

Milestone at Day 90: At least 2 interviews and 1 paid short contract OR 1 salaried offer in process.

Daily routine

• 20 min: Job boards & applied roles tracking.
• 60–90 min: Build portfolio project / practice coding problems (LeetCode SQL, Kaggle micro-tasks).
• 20 min: Outreach (messages, LinkedIn).
• Weekly: 2–4 hours building dashboards and writing README for each portfolio item.

Job-Tracking template (simple — columns to copy into spreadsheet)

Create a sheet with these columns:

1. Job ID / Org
2. Role Title
3. URL (link to posting)
4. Date Applied
5. Application Method (site/email)
6. Status (Applied / Interview / Offer / Rejected)
7. Follow-up date (add +7 or +10 days)
8. Contact (name, email/LinkedIn)
9. Notes (tailored points, portfolio link used)
10. Expected salary / rate
11. Outcome (accepted/declined)

If you want, I can create and populate a downloadable CSV/Google Sheet immediately with this structure and a starter row for the top boards we discussed.

Cross-path tactics that work (regardless of background)

• Quality > Quantity: tailor each application with one measurable achievement.
• Rosters & consultancies: set up Impactpool, ReliefWeb & Devex alerts and upload CVs.
• Network with value: ask for 10 minutes and bring a specific question or offer (e.g., “I can deliver a donor reporting template in X days”).
• Show don’t tell: a one-page portfolio with screenshots of dashboards / de-identified clinical notes / a short GitHub notebook outperforms a laundry list of skills.
• Follow up politely 7–10 days after applying; on no reply, one more follow up a week later.

Quick outreach templates (two lines)

Informational ask (LinkedIn):
Hi [Name] — I’m a [role] with experience in [X]. I enjoyed your work on [project]. Could I grab 10 minutes next week to ask 2 quick questions about hiring in your team? Thanks, [Name | 2-line pitch link]

Follow-up after applying:
Hi [Name], I applied for [role] on [date]. I’m still very interested and can share a 1-page case study showing relevant results. Any update on the timeline? Best, [Name]

What “good” looks like (benchmarks)

• Day 30: 6–12 targeted applications; portfolio & references ready.
• Day 60: 2–3 interviews OR 1 short paid trial/consultancy.
• Day 90: 1 offer or clear pipeline with multiple active interviews.

Final notes — realistic & frank

• Remote global health careers are plentiful but specialized: deeper tool/technical skills + demonstrable impact beat long lists of certifications.
• Many “remote” jobs are actually hybrid or consultancy (short-term); be ready for blended work.
• Use the 3–5 daily sources and keep a master spreadsheet of applications (date applied, follow up date, contact). If you want, I can generate a spreadsheet template you can copy into Excel/Google Sheets (I can create it now if you want).