Senior Creative Writer

• Independently plan and conduct site visits across Paul Fund project sites to gather documentation for case studies, leading interviews with clinicians, patients, program staff and community members
• Lead the full case study development cycle from research to final publication, identifying compelling stories, securing access and consent, conducting on-the-ground reporting and writing polished, publication-ready narratives
• Build and maintain a growing portfolio of case studies documenting health systems innovations and frontline impact
• Travel to remote or under-resourced sites as needed, adapting reporting approaches to local contexts
• Own the development and implementation of LEAP's engagement and communications strategy with LEAP Leadership and the LEAP Program Manager
• Define and uphold LEAP's editorial voice, ensuring consistency across all written materials and channels
• Develop engaging internal- and external-facing communications articulating LEAP's mission, activities and impact for diverse audiences

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Health, International Development or a related field; a master's degree in Global Health Communications, Public Health or a writing-intensive discipline is strongly preferred
• A strong portfolio of published or distributed written work, including at least one or two long-form pieces (report, white paper, case study or feature article)
• Minimum 5-10 years of demonstrated professional writing experience, with substantial experience in a global health, academic or research-adjacent environment
• Demonstrated track record of leading case study or long-form narrative projects independently, including field research and interviewing

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent storytelling and editorial skills
• Ability to translate complex technical content into compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Self-directed, able to work independently and travel internationally
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel internationally 20-30% of the time