About Institute of Tropical Medicine
Role purpose
The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) is seeking to recruit three new members to its Board of Governors. To further enhance our global perspective and institutional diversity, we are ideally seeking international candidates for two of these three available positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Board Member, you will provide strategic leadership, independent oversight, and mission‑driven guidance to ensure ITM maintains its role as a world‑class centre for research, education, and clinical excellence in tropical medicine and global health.
Strategic Governance
- Shape, guide, and monitor ITM’s long‑term Strategic Plan.
- Ensure the Institute remains responsive to emerging global health challenges, scientific developments, and technological innovation.
Fiduciary & Risk Oversight
- Serve as a fiduciary steward of ITM’s financial health and ethical integrity.
- Oversee robust risk management processes across all operations and programmes.
Mission Advocacy
- Act as a high‑level ambassador for ITM.
- Leverage your network to enhance visibility, partnerships, and influence across the global health ecosystem.
Technical/Experiential Requirements
We are seeking leaders who possess deep expertise in at least one of the following five priority areas:
- Innovation, digital health, and research valorisation – Proven experience in these areas with a focus on translational impact.
- International partnership, global science, and health diplomacy – A background in international partnerships and the ability to navigate complex global health policy landscapes.
- Fundraising, philanthropy, and international donor systems – Expertise in fundraising, philanthropy, and navigating the international donor ecosystem.
- Business sector experience – Strong networks within the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, or biomedical innovation sectors.
- Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement – Excellence in stakeholder engagement and institutional marketing to amplify ITM's societal impact.
Profile
- Candidates need not meet every criterion, but should bring deep expertise in at least one priority area.
- Strong alignment with ITM’s mission and values.
- Prior board or governance experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to fulfil all associated time commitments as outlined below.
Terms of Appointment
The mandate of the members of the Board of Governors, except for the Executive Director and the General Manager, is four years, unless the General Council decides to appoint one or more members of the Board of Governors for a shorter period.
A person may be reappointed as a Board member but may not serve more than 12 years as a member of the Board of Governors (whether continuously or intermittently), except for the Executive Director and the General Manager.
Time Commitment
Six (6) meetings of around three (3) hours each year at the ITM headquarters in Antwerp, including one strategic meeting and one General Council meeting.
Invenias How to Apply
To apply for this position, please ensure you complete the Application Form provided below by 16 March 2026 (17:00 CET). It is essential that you submit your CV in English, specifically in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), not exceeding 10MB.
Applications in other languages or formats will not be considered.
Rest assured, all information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
SRI Executive is exclusively retained by Institute of Tropical Medicine to undertake this assignment.
