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 Research Technical Director should be a proven leader in the development of health technologies, providing the project with expert technical leadership and advice on the research and development process. They should have extensive experience in public health technology development and introduction, including significant knowledge and experience of private sector development processes, and the ability to forge strong relationships with research partners in industry and academia.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Direction 50% • Provide technical leadership on the research and development process. • Provide advice on the new technologies at the earliest point and throughout the technology development cycle.
Coordination 25% • Play a lead role in coordination with other donors, partners and other organizations, particularly in managing relationships with industry and product development partners.
Staff Management 25% • Supervise technical, management and support staff.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • A Doctoral Level or Master’s Degree plus proven research experience in relevant subject areas • Demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of technology development, with knowledge of the USAID Bureau for Global Health priority focus areas. • Substantial (at least 10 years) in supervising technical, management and support staff. • Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • Proven record of development and introduction of health technologies in developing countries. • Experience interacting with major multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and senior government officials is preferred. • 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 Research Technical Director should be a proven leader in the development of health technologies, providing the project with expert technical leadership and advice on the research and development process. They should have extensive experience in public health technology development and introduction, including significant knowledge and experience of private sector development processes, and the ability to forge strong relationships with research partners in industry and academia.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Direction 50% • Provide technical leadership on the research and development process. • Provide advice on the new technologies at the earliest point and throughout the technology development cycle.
Coordination 25% • Play a lead role in coordination with other donors, partners and other organizations, particularly in managing relationships with industry and product development partners.
Staff Management 25% • Supervise technical, management and support staff.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • A Doctoral Level or Master’s Degree plus proven research experience in relevant subject areas • Demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of technology development, with knowledge of the USAID Bureau for Global Health priority focus areas. • Substantial (at least 10 years) in supervising technical, management and support staff. • Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making, and interpersonal skills. • Proven record of development and introduction of health technologies in developing countries. • Experience interacting with major multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and senior government officials is preferred. • 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.
Closing date: 03 Jun 2011 .—American Refugee Committee International .
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