Discover Your Career at Emory University: Description:

• Provides strategic leadership and technical direction for various aspects of a large and complex international program.
• Responsible for technical development and implementation of the program. Builds partnerships and relationships, works with donors.
• Directs the strategic planning and development of a large and complex program.
• Develops short and long term program goals and objectives.
• Oversees related special projects.
• May represent the program in various national and international settings. May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors.
• Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Develop strategic and operational plans for the project
• Lead project work-streams, including operational research projects, resource mobilizations strategy, public engagement strategy, and research capacity building strategy
• Represent the program in presentations to TFGH leadership and with external partners
• Organize and facilitate the Technical Advisory Committee

• Ensure rigor and appropriateness of a portfolio of hepatitis-related operational research projects
• Provide technical support to development of operational research projects protocols, budgets, contracts, and trainings
• Monitor operational research project implementation and provide hands-on troubleshooting of research challenges
• Approve final scientific reports from research studies
• Lead project scientific writing activities (i.e. abstracts, manuscripts)

• Oversee program operations including budgets, memoranda of understanding, and funding agreements
• Monitor research project progress and ensure projects adhere to protocols and timelines while generating high-quality results
• Ensure that the program is coordinated with other CGHE activities
• Supervise and manage project staff, including technical and programmatic staff

• Support communications with donors
• Serve as a key point of contact with external partners, including WHO, research institutions, and Ministries of Health
• Ensure optimal funds management and oversee the completion of appropriate report to funders and stakeholders
• Assist with grant management, possibly including funding proposal writing and reporting; and reviewing grant reports; as appropriate

• Participate fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.

• 10-25% International travel

• MD or Ph D with training in public health, epidemiology, or related field and five years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• At least five years working in hepatitis B clinical care, operational research and/or program management

• Experience in operational research, clinical service delivery, and public health or elimination programs for viral hepatitis in low- and middle-income countries
• Experience in managing complex partnerships
• Experience in directing a complex program and supervision of technical staff
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience working with government and relevant international partners, such as WHO or CDC
• High attention to detail and quality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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