EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Rhia Ventures is a women-led social investment organization that seeks to create a vibrant, equitable market for women’s sexual, reproductive, and maternal health. In the US, women of color are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women and are more likely to experience unintended pregnancy. A growing market, built for equity from the start, is needed to reduce these inequalities and achieve Rhia’s vision: equitable maternal and reproductive health outcomes for all women and youth in the US.

Following the recent addition of Erika Seth Davies as CEO, Rhia Ventures is entering an exciting time in the organization’s evolution. Rhia Ventures is looking for a Chief Health Officer (CHO) with deep expertise in reproductive health, maternal health, health care delivery systems, and translate the needs of the women most affected by systemic inequity into programming that fosters equitable reproductive health products and services. The CHO will be a maternal and reproductive health systems leader who will provide strategic direction to Rhia Ventures’ programming and serve as the organization’s reproductive and maternal health expert.

Rhia Ventures fosters market development through four complementary areas of work: direct investment through its for-profit investment fund; programs to support early stage companies in commercializing and scaling innovations for health equity; programs to change corporate and social narratives around maternal and reproductive healthcare, to drive demand for innovations that redress systemic inequity; and market and systems-level analysis, to identify the greatest opportunities to enhance racial equity in the reproductive and maternal health market. Rhia recognizes that its success will require participation from diverse stakeholders. As such, it is increasing its efforts to engage new investors, reproductive and racial justice activists, and maternal and reproductive health actors—with an emphasis on people and organizations that are deeply versed in the challenges facing women and birthing people of color.

TO APPLY

This search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via the link above.

Rhia Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected law. Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color, and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.