Robin Trust is Seeking a Chief Executive Officer – Apply By 8 April 2026 @Apply By 8 April 2026

Overview

Robin Trust, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership, embedding the organisation’s mission, vision, and culture across all operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans to expand services and impact.
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees to achieve long-term goals.
• Oversee all services and human resources, including recruitment, mentoring, and capacity-building for leadership teams.
• Ensure operational policies, procedures, and systems support effective service delivery.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to guide organisational strategy.
• Maintain high ethical standards and organisational compliance, with effective risk management frameworks.
• Monitor financial health, including long- and short-term planning, budgeting, and revenue management.
• Ensure financial controls and reporting mechanisms meet legal requirements.
• Develop and sustain relationships with strategic partners to expand service reach.
• Lead fundraising initiatives for growth opportunities and manage donor relations.

Requirements

• Passion for healthcare and commitment to creating dignified work environments.
• Knowledge of private and public healthcare systems.
• Relevant qualifications, ideally with medical sector experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years of senior management experience in healthcare, development, or NPO sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate strategic vision into operational models.
• Proven leadership in motivating and inspiring multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in business development, networking, fundraising, and partnership engagement.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of organisational strategies.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to lead in challenging environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply

Applicants should email their application to callum@actionappointments.co.za by Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

Required documents include a CV, cover letter, and completed biosummary form.

Deadline

Application deadline is 8 April 2026.