Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Jul 2015
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today"s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director, Global Health Research
Description:
The Director is responsible for leading the Global Health Research department (approximately 65 headquarters staff) comprising MD, PhD and master’s level scientific research and technical staff to develop and maintain an integrated and coordinated portfolio in support of FHI 360’s strategic plan, goals and objectives. The department includes Social and Behavioral Health Science, Clinical and Epidemiological Sciences, Biostatistics, and Data Management units. The incumbent should possess a high level of scientific and management expertise and substantial experience relevant to global health and the ability to manage a portfolio of scientific studies and projects within a complex organizational framework keeping department staff aligned with organizational goals.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provides scientific leadership, as well as personnel and budget oversight, in support of Global Health Research and organizational strategic plan, mission, goals and objectives.
- Develops and monitors departmental work plans and budgets.
- Leads and contributes to Global Health Research and FHI 360’s business development activities.
- Ensures compliance with FHI 360 SOPs.
- Contributes to FHI 360’s efforts to build and sustain capacity in core topic areas related to Global Health Research.
- Ensures scientific rigor in the conduct of studies, management of data, and synthesis and analysis of data.
- Provides leadership in the analysis and communication of scientific findings in peer-reviewed publication and at scientific meetings.
- Represents FHI 360 at scientific meetings, on scientific panels and in discussions with funders including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, NIH, CDC and others.
- Conceptualizes and obtains funding for appropriately budgeted and staffed technical assistance and research efforts, including research methods, data management and analysis.
- Ensures coordination with other FHI 360 Departments and Groups to foster collaboration, innovative approaches and technical excellence.
Qualifications:
- MD or PhD degree in health, biostatistics, behavioral/social sciences or related field.
- Demonstrated experience (minimum of 12 years) in leading and managing scientific and research staff.
- Substantial experience planning and implementing programs and/or research in developing countries.
- Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
- Personnel management and grantsmanship experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed, including travel to developing countries.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360’s Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15828/director%2c-global-health-research/job
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