The Director of Research of the Coalition for Hepatitis B Operational Research (COR-HEPB) will work with the Program Director and Deputy Director to oversee the strategic direction and execution of research projects within the COR-HEPB portfolio. The Director of Research will provide support and technical expertise to funded projects.
The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its eight programs focus on building durable public health systems that serve all people. Focus are-as include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, and health systems strengthening. The Task Force received the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize–the world's largest award of its kind–in recognition of its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus cause 1.3 million deaths per year and over two million new infections occur annually. Because hepatitis B vaccination, curative therapy for hepatitis C and other interventions can effectively prevent viral hepatitis transmission and mortality, the 2016 World Health Assembly endorsed goals for hepatitis elimination and preventing over 4.5 million deaths by 2030. However, to eliminate hepatitis, access to effective interventions must improve. In 2019, to help countries build effective programs and accelerate progress toward hepatitis elimination, The Task Force for Global Health launched the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE). CGHE, www.globalhep.org, builds capacity for hepatitis elimination globally through delivery of technical assistance, knowledge generation and dissemination, and advocacy among partners united in a community of practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
Project Leadership:
- 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
Scientific Oversight:
- 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)
Program Management:
- 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
Donor and Partner Management:
- 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
Other Responsibilities:
- 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.
Travel:
- 10-25% International travel
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- MD or PhD 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.