We are seeking a Program Director, GHI EPIC Program for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Epidemiology, Public Health, Impact Unit at the International Vaccine Institute. (Duty station: Hong Kong)

Job Description

This job is responsible for leading the execution of the Global Health Institute (GHI) EPIC program within the Unit, providing guidance and support to ensure the success of individual projects and their alignment with organizational goals/strategy; functioning as project technical lead as required; representing the Program to external stakeholders, and to lead the development of long-term strategy and new initiatives consistent with the strategy.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Lead the Program Activities

• Develop a vision, strategy, and implementation plan for the Program to achieve organizational level goals.
• Ensure coordination of activities across projects and identify opportunities to leverage resources; define roles and responsibilities across projects that are necessary to most effectively deliver program goals.
• Provide guidance to project teams and ensure each project has adequate budget and resources and monitor progress of the projects, identify changes in scope, schedule and cost and adjust accordingly; assist teams in risk management and development of mitigation plans as
• Publish high quality publications with

2. Develop agenda for future funding to advance Program objectives

• Collaborate with LT, PL’s, PM as well as external collaborators to identify funding opportunities, in particular to diversify IVI’s portfolio of funders
• Lead the writing of compelling and insightful grant proposals which fulfill donor’s needs and IVI’s objectives.

3. Develop and manage external collaborations within the program

4. Serve as Project Technical Lead on one or more projects within the program fulfilling the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the project charter.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

• M.D., Ph. D. or equivalent (MBBS, Medical Doctor preferred)

2. Related Field Work Experience

• 13+ years

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Background in enteric and diarrheal diseases and other infectious disease

4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English