DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION
RFA: HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES: ARC is applying for a USAID cooperative agreements to identify, develop, introduce and support the scale up of new health tools and technologies which are appropriate, affordable and acceptable for distribution and use in low resource settings in order to accelerate reductions in mortality and morbidity in line with USAID health sector objectives.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Director of Research Utilization will provide vision, direction, leadership and management to the cooperative agreement across the full development cycle, particularly with respect to implementation and scale-up.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management 60% • Oversee all aspects of the program & make program modifications and/or additions as appropriate.
• Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities and timely submission of USAID reports and other requirements/requests.
• Provides technical and strategic direction to ensure the Product and Market Development and Introduction Plans, and all other planning activities. • Represent realistic assessments of the feasibility and marketability of technologies at the earliest point and throughout the development cycle.
Coordination 40% • Coordination and collaboration with other USAID – funded cooperating agencies and other donors (e.g. bi– and multi–national agencies and foundations) and their contractors, as well as other key partners, such as industry and academia is essential toward fulfilling this function.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • A Doctoral Level or Master’s Degree plus proven research experience in relevant subject areas, preferably in Public Health and / or management or related disciplines. • Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • At least 10 years of senior level management experience operating large complex projects within developing country contexts, and experience managing research. • Demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of public health, with knowledge of the USAID Bureau for Global Health priority focus areas. • Experience in management of public health programming involved in the introduction and scale-up of new technological interventions. • Proven skill in interacting with senior level representatives of developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society organizations, and private sector organizations. • Effective English oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work with diverse international teams.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES • Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
*APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
Closing date: 03 Jun 2011 .—American Refugee Committee International
RFA: HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES: ARC is applying for a USAID cooperative agreements to identify, develop, introduce and support the scale up of new health tools and technologies which are appropriate, affordable and acceptable for distribution and use in low resource settings in order to accelerate reductions in mortality and morbidity in line with USAID health sector objectives.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Director of Research Utilization will provide vision, direction, leadership and management to the cooperative agreement across the full development cycle, particularly with respect to implementation and scale-up.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management 60% • Oversee all aspects of the program & make program modifications and/or additions as appropriate.
• Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities and timely submission of USAID reports and other requirements/requests.
• Provides technical and strategic direction to ensure the Product and Market Development and Introduction Plans, and all other planning activities. • Represent realistic assessments of the feasibility and marketability of technologies at the earliest point and throughout the development cycle.
Coordination 40% • Coordination and collaboration with other USAID – funded cooperating agencies and other donors (e.g. bi– and multi–national agencies and foundations) and their contractors, as well as other key partners, such as industry and academia is essential toward fulfilling this function.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • A Doctoral Level or Master’s Degree plus proven research experience in relevant subject areas, preferably in Public Health and / or management or related disciplines. • Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • At least 10 years of senior level management experience operating large complex projects within developing country contexts, and experience managing research. • Demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of public health, with knowledge of the USAID Bureau for Global Health priority focus areas. • Experience in management of public health programming involved in the introduction and scale-up of new technological interventions. • Proven skill in interacting with senior level representatives of developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donor and civil society organizations, and private sector organizations. • Effective English oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work with diverse international teams.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES • Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
For full job description and the online application form, please visit our website at http://www.arcrelief.org and click on Careers. Position open for applications through 3 June 2011.
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