The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) in Jamaica is inviting applications for the position of DIRECTOR of its philanthropic arm, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean Foundation (HICF).
AMPC International Health Consultants is supporting HIC and HICF for this hiring.
SCOPE OF WORK
We are recruiting a strategic and results-driven Director to lead and expand the Heart Institute of the Caribbean Foundation (HICF). The Foundation plays a critical role in advancing HIC's mission of expanding accessibility for all to high-quality cardiovascular care by mobilizing philanthropic funding, corporate partnerships, and international collaborations to subsidize care for uninsured and underserved patients across the Caribbean. Additionally, the Foundation also conducts outreach and public education programs to promote heart health awareness and women's health in Jamaica, trains cardiac technicians to serve rural communities, provides scholarships and mentorship to empower youth in healthcare and public speaking, and organizes international medical conferences and cardiac surgical missions with international partners. After COVID-19, the Foundation launched free surgical missions to address care backlogs post-COVID, including urgent cardiac and general surgeries for vulnerable patients.
The Director will own and drive Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Strategy, delivering sustained income growth and building a strong pipeline of institutional and corporate donors. The role also includes raising awareness of heart health inequity in the Caribbean and positioning HICF as a leading vehicle for social impact investment in cardiovascular health. The Director will also oversee high-level event management, including the annual HIC International Master of Medicine Conference, and support corporate social responsibility initiatives across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Additionally, the Director will spearhead the further development and expansion of the Foundation's operational team as well as their supervision and strategic leadership across four main areas: advocacy, public awareness and communication, fundraising and development, and programs and impact, under the supervision and guidance of the Foundation's Advisory Board.
This is a senior leadership role requiring vision, commercial acumen, relationship-building expertise, and the ability to execute regional and international fundraising campaigns and lead programming for impact.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- English fluency is non-negotiable
- Minimum 5-7 years of senior-level experience in Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising, Business Development, or Nonprofit Leadership
- Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable revenue growth, ideally achieving double-digit income expansion
- Proven experience structuring and negotiating corporate partnerships and sponsorship agreements
- Experience leading regional or international fundraising campaigns
- Strong background in event management, including ownership of high-profile conferences or donor events
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with Board members, corporate leaders, healthcare institutions, and international partners
- Experience working with global organizations, particularly in North America, is highly desirable
- Strong financial literacy, including experience setting and managing budgets and developing fundraising or revenue strategies
- Experience presenting at Board level and influencing senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with strong command of digital engagement and social media platforms
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including team management, change management, and organizational growth
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical judgement and decision-making skills
- Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as required
POSITION DETAILS
- Independent Contractor role, with a blended work arrangement between remote working and a minimum of seven (7) working days per month in Kingston, Jamaica (travel costs covered).
- Long-term contract (30 months), subject to renewal by mutual consent
- Start date: as soon as possible
SALARY
- Gross salary: USD $55,000 - $60,000 per annum, depending on experience, paid in local currency and structured with a base retainer plus performance-based incentives.
- Commission and bonus structure aligned to fundraising performance and partnership growth.
- Compensation commensurate with senior leadership experience and revenue delivery capability.
- Coverage for business travels.
OTHER BENEFITS
- Flexible blended working arrangement (remote + Kingston presence)
- Opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact philanthropic foundation
- Direct contribution to expanding access to life-saving cardiovascular care
- Regional and international exposure
- Leadership role within a globally respected healthcare institution
- Performance-based upside linked to measurable impact
- Travel opportunities across the Caribbean and internationally
Why Jamaica? Why HIC?
- Lead one of the Caribbean's most impactful healthcare foundations
- Play a central role in democratizing access to cardiovascular care
- Join a mission-driven organization with measurable clinical and social outcomes
- Be part of a globally respected Caribbean healthcare success story
- Help build sustainable financing models to transform healthcare access in the region
For more information:
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- CV
- Brief statement of interest outlining fundraising achievements and leadership experience
- Summary of major corporate partnerships or campaigns delivered
Subject: Application - HICF Director
Deadline 12 June 2026
ABOUT THE COMPANY AND FOUNDATION
About the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC):
The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) is the leading cardiovascular center in the English-speaking Caribbean and operates the region's only dedicated full-service Heart Hospital in Jamaica. For nearly two decades, HIC has delivered advanced diagnostic, interventional, and critical cardiac care, combining cutting-edge technology with international collaborations to provide world-class cardiovascular services within the region. HIC's mission is to ensure that patients no longer need to travel overseas for high-quality heart care.
About the HIC Foundation (HICF):
The Heart Institute of the Caribbean Foundation (HICF) is the philanthropic arm of HIC, established to expand equitable access to life-saving cardiovascular care for uninsured and underserved patients across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
HICF mobilizes corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, international collaborations, and community engagement initiatives to subsidize diagnostic and interventional cardiac services for patients who would otherwise face financial barriers to care. The Foundation plays a central role in advancing sustainable healthcare financing models that bridge clinical excellence with affordability.
In addition to direct patient support, HICF leads regional awareness campaigns addressing heart health inequities, fosters global institutional partnerships, particularly with centers of excellence in the United States, and oversees flagship initiatives such as the annual HIC International Masters of Medicine Conference.
For its work, HICF has received several recognitions:
Recipient of national awards for civic leadership and corporate social responsibility (NCB, AMCHAM, ABC).
Recipient of the AMCHAM Jamaica Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award--for sustained, meaningful community service.
Received the Individual Civic Leadership Award from AMCHAM Jamaica.
Through strategic fundraising and impact-driven programming, HICF serves as a catalyst for transforming access to cardiovascular care across the Caribbean.