Monday, February 28, 2011

Req : Director of Global Health Bethesda, Maryland

CAMRIS International, an international development and global health consulting firm based in the Washington DC area, seeks a highly motivated Director of Global Health (DGH) to provide technical support and leadership for global health projects and business development efforts in global health technical areas. The DGH will be responsible for providing technical guidance and project management in global health technical areas, developing and overseeing client/ partner/ consultant relationships, developing strategies and identifying opportunities for expanding and diversifying CAMRIS’s global health, and providing technical support to teams in proposals related to global health. The DGH will also mentor and manage other staff in the global health program area. The DPH will report to the president of CAMRIS or to his designee.

The ideal candidate will have: (1) extensive familiarity (including existing networks) with CAMRIS client agencies (USAID, CDC and DOD); (2) significant knowledge of CAMRIS global health practice areas, including infectious diseases; maternal, neonatal, and child health; family planning and reproductive health; health systems; health governance; and public health and clinical research; (3) senior-level project management experience; and (4) a solid track record in capturing new business in the global health area. This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Primary Duties: Providing project leadership on global health projects and ensuring the technical quality of CAMRIS’s work.  Providing intellectual leadership and technical input for CAMRIS’ work in global health and clinical research.  Developing and managing internal information (results, accomplishments, and best practices) and external communications related to programmatic area of responsibility.  Playing a key role in defining new business development in the global health sector by networking with donors active in the health sector, gathering intelligence on up-coming funding opportunities, and leading the technical design of global health proposals.  Ensuring that all proposals submitted by CAMRIS in the global health sector are technically sound and capitalize upon learning from current and past projects.  Periodically undertaking travel to developing countries to lay the foundation for program development or program implementation.  Resource mobilization to grow program areas involves a supporting or a lead role, in a manner appropriate to his or her level within the company.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Master’s degree in public health or clinical degree.  Minimum 14 years of technically relevant work experience in design, management, and monitoring of global health programs in one or more of the following program areas: infectious diseases; maternal, neonatal, and child health; family planning and reproductive health; health systems; health governance; and public health and clinical research.  Demonstrated experience managing a technical unit at the headquarters or regional level.  Demonstrated experience in a senior technical role for a field-based health program. Demonstrated success in raising project funding in the global health sector.  Ability to design and conceptualize global health programs.  Thorough knowledge of USG Government procurement and contracting policies.  Experience with USAID required.  Excellent writing and editing skills.  Excellent teamwork skills.  Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.  In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This is a full-time position based in Bethesda, MD. CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.  TO APPLY: Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com.  CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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