Head, Global Communications

Head Global Communication

Location: PSI approved US State or Nairobi Kenya
Location type: Remote Eligible - Location subject to manager approval
Reports to: Vice President Strategic Growth & Engagement

Application Deadline: Feb. 2 2026
*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state please visit our Career page for more details.

Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities prioritizing peoples voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades we have helped push boundaries break taboos set trends and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire Read on!

Join us!

PSI seeks a Head Global Communication that will be responsible for shaping PSIs global brand narrative and oversee the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that advance PSIs mission and priorities. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Strategic Growth & Engagement and works in close collaboration with the fundraising and technical innovation teams to ensure that PSIs voice reflects its commitment to innovation and locally led health solutions across all communications platforms.

What Youll Do

• In collaboration with the Vice President for Strategic Growth and Engagement design and lead a global communications strategy that supports PSIs influence funding and partnership goals. Coordinate messaging across global regional and country teams to ensure clarity consistency and impact. Support executive leadership on brand and reputational issues ensuring alignment with PSIs mission and values.
• Develop and lead multi-channel communications campaigns that support PSIs fundraising objectives and campaigns. Collaborate with fundraising and technical teams to translate strategies into compelling narratives. Lead efforts to disseminate credible evidence-based knowledge that positions PSI as a thought leader in health system and health market innovation to improve health outcomes. Ensure brand consistency and mission alignment across all external-facing materials.
• Cultivate relationships with global regional and in-market media outlets to increase PSIs visibility. Oversee media engagement press releases op-eds and speaking opportunities that elevate PSIs thought leadership. Serve as a spokesperson and media coach for senior leadership. Develop rapid response plans and protocols for crisis communications.
• Oversee PSIs digital presence including websites social media and digital campaigns. Lead the creation of compelling audience-tailored content that amplifies PSIs voice and impact. Leverage data and analytics to drive engagement optimize reach and inform decision-making.
• Lead and manage a high-performing lean communications team. Foster a culture of creativity accountability and continuous learning. Provide coaching mentorship and professional development opportunities. Ensure strong internal coordination and collaboration across fundraising and technical teams to maintain coherence in messaging and execution.
• Embody PSIs values: Measurement Pragmatism Honesty Trust Collaboration and Commitment.
• Less than 10% international travel

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors Degree (or international equivalent) in communications journalism marketing or related field.
• Masters Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in strategic communications media relations digital engagement or related field. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead brand storytelling and media engagement globally.
• Strong writing editing and verbal communication skills with attention to tone clarity and strategy; ability to translate complex issues for a variety of audiences.
• Strong management skills. Knowing when to coach when to advise and when to provide specific direction.
• Experience building and managing effective collaborative workflows across teams.
• Extensive experience in digital strategy content marketing and social media engagement.
• Ability to manage complex projects and crisis communications in a fast-paced global environment.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and working with senior leaders partners and media.
• Demonstrated success aligning communications with fundraising policy and advocacy goals.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint). Working knowledge of content management systems and digital graphics production. Familiarity with graphic design technologies and tools including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop InDesign Premiere Pro).

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging but dont let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying wed love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI
PSIs work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy liveswe think this should apply to our employees too.

• Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included they can be more honest collaborative and successful.
• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health financial planning family care and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit to learn more!
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSIs job architecture there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally PSI University our learning management system offers hundreds of courses hosts org-wide trainings offers Great Manager/Leader trainings as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries collaborate to drive impact challenge conventions and pioneer new solutions.

Salary Ranges:*

PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees while staying cost-competitive.

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidates qualifications experience internal equity external market analysis and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

PSI is offering the following gross annual salary ranges for this position dependent on candidate location:

• For the United States (paid in USD): $128000 (minimum) - $160000 (midpoint) - $192000 (maximum)

*For applicants applying outside of the US: Please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.

About PSI
Did you know that we have over 3000 PSIers working across the globe in 40 different countries Were a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously but not ourselves.

Interested in Learning More

• About PSI: Who we are how we work and the challenges we seek to solve.
• PSI Career site
• Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority Projects
• Where We Work: PSIs Global Network
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PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race religion tribal belonging color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation marital status personal appearance matriculation political affiliation family status or responsibilities gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions or breastfeeding genetic information amnesty veteran special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life and its reflected in our diverse community.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For US based positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to: or call .

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