Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 From: Mike Welsh Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 8:47 AM FHINC; FHIDC; FHIKEN_POP Subject: Announcement Dear Colleagues,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = " urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office " /> We are pleased to announce an important new job opening at Family Health International (FHI): Director of Research Utilization. And we hope that you will help us identify strong candidates for the position. We are seeking a skilled public health professional with demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in the field of international reproductive health, including family planning and HIV/AIDS programs. The new Director will be working closely with the Vice President of the Field, Information and Training Services Department (FITS) to establish priorities, create programmatic strategies and oversee the work of our research utilization efforts. Minimum requirements include ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, managing and implementing international reproductive health programs, and an advanced degree in public health, health sciences, behavioral sciences or a related discipline. The post will be based in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = " urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags " />Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. More information about the responsibilities and qualifications are included in the job description attached. Interested candidates should send their CVs and a cover letter by email to ncvacancies@... referencing NC-FIT-0464, and copied to Eva Canoutas at ecanoutas@.... Please be advised that we are looking to hire as soon as possible. Applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Thank you in advance for assisting us in our recruitment efforts. Welsh, Ph.D. Vice President Field, Information and Training Services Dept. Family Health International Family Health Institute Direct line: (919) 405 -1436 E-mail: MWelsh@... ================================================= POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE Director, Research Utilization REPORTS TO Vice President, Field, Information and Training Services (FITS) BASIC FUNCTIONS To manage the Research Utilization program of the FITS department, as directed by the vice president of FITS; to provide technical leadership and strategy development; to lead FHI's Research to Practice (RtoP) efforts; to create systems to ensure RtoP implementation; to supervise staff; to maintain, monitor and provide program and budgetary information; and to initiate and write proposals for funding. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. In collaboration with the vice president of FITS, develops and implements technical and management strategies to meet FITS program needs, with a special focus on research utilization. 2. Serves as the lead on FHI's RtoP efforts, including all information dissemination activities. Coordinates closely with all FHI departments to develop new strategies and refine existing ones for research utilization. Streamlines processes for setting research priorities and implementing focused utilization activities. 3. Builds strategic relationships with USAID ating Agencies and other service delivery organizations to advance research utilization efforts. 4. Establishes priorities for the Research Utilization program, with the vice president; creates budgets and monitors expenditures to ensure efficient, effective marshaling of resources to meet program requirements. 5. Manages all program activities including developing work plans; ensuring that the most current research findings are integrated into activities, products and information materials; monitoring implementation and ensuring that reports are prepared; delegating tasks; and monitoring assignments. Ensures that Research Utilization staff fulfill work requirements, and that work expectations are fair and equitable. 6. Supervises Research Utilization staff. Ensures adequate training and skill development of staff. Coaches staff managers in the fulfillment of their supervisory responsibilities. Conducts performance evaluations and monitors unit workload. Provides regular progress reports on activities to the vice president. 7. Works with the deputy director of Field Programs to ensure effective communication and coordination with FHI field offices, and with the deputy director of Information Dissemination to assure appropriate linkages. 8. Reviews all donor approval documentation, subagreements, and other FHI documents for planning, implementation, and evaluation; provides appropriate technical input and advice, when necessary. Monitors implementation. 9. Initiates contact and follow-up regarding possible funding sources. Reviews all proposal opportunities and makes decision whether to pursue. Works with FHI staff to respond to proposals, write reports, and document programmatic results. 10. Represents FHI to other domestic and overseas agencies; makes presentations. 11. Reviews current reproductive health literature, attends in-service education workshops, professional meetings and conferences as appropriate. Remains current with management and communication tools, such as the Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets, and other hardware/software communications and project management tools. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in the reproductive health field. In-depth knowledge of programs and service delivery relating to family planning and reproductive health in developing countries. In-depth knowledge of research results, and research methods and design, relating to family planning and reproductive health in developing countries. Ability to manage multiple projects, set realistic priorities, and diagnose plans for the successful implementation of activities. Broad knowledge of international project management and personnel supervision. Experience supervising staff and managing team projects. Ability to manage change and inspire teamwork. Demonstrated ability to relate to and coordinate with multidisciplinary and culturally diverse technical and management staff to assure sound decisions on program implementation. Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance. Experience working with USAID and other major donors, and knowledge of their grants and contracts procedures and regulations. Demonstrated ability to solicit funding from major donors. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. In-depth knowledge of budgeting and budget monitoring. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding family planning and reproductive health issues. Ability to travel internationally and domestically, as needed. Proficiency in Spanish or French preferred. MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS Advanced degree in public health, health education, health sciences, behavioral sciences or related discipline with ten years experience in planning, management, and program implementation in the field of international reproductive health, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. CLASSIFICATION FHI Grade 10. This position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act and incumbent employees are not eligible to earn overtime compensation. 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Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Wow! Good luck! > Hi Folks, > > I did a very big thing. I gave notice at CTP and will stop working there > around the end of October, aside from training my replacement. I've > decided to work out of my home as a consultant in order to better maintain > my health and enjoy the finer things in life. > > Below is the job announcement for you or anyone you may know who might be > interested. > > Thank you for passing it along. > > Alana > > > Posting Date: September 28, 2005 > Start Date: November 1, 2004 (negotiable) > Full-Time Salary: $33,000 > Hours: 30 hrs/wk - 75% FTE (3-6 wks training 25 hrs/wk) > Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. - Friday, October 15, 2004 > > The Computer Technologies Program, is a intensive computer training program > for people with a broad range of disabilities: blindness and low vision, > deafness and hearing impairments, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, > mobility impairments, repetitive stress injuries, mental health/psychiatric > disabilities, and people with a history of substance abuse. Visit our > Website at www.ctpberk.org. > > Responsibilities of the Admissions & Student Services Coordinator include > directing student services such as peer counseling, access accommodations, > crisis intervention, information and referral, and teaching > disability-related classes; managing recruitment; conducting student > assessments & admissions proceedings; and maintaining student records, > generating statistical reports, producing marketing materials, and > assisting with funding proposals and reports. > > Qualifications > · 3+ years experience in Advocacy, Peer Counseling, and Information > & Referral. > · Personal Experience with Disability > · Familiarity with the Independent Living Movement and Philosophy > · Excellent Writing and Communication Skills > · Competence in Microsoft Windows Environment > · Demonstrated Experience with Client Record-Keeping > · Teaching Experience a Plus > > Application Procedure: Mail/fax/e-mail cover letter and resume by deadline > to: > > Job at Computer Technologies Program > 2002 Street, Suite 201, Berkeley, CA 94704 > 510-849-2911 V > 510-225-0249 TTY > 510-849-2968 Fax > E-mail: info@c... > > CTP does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender, national origin, > marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected > class. CTP makes every effort to recruit, hire, and advance in employment > qualified persons with a disability. > > > > > Alana R. Theriault > Admissions & Student Services Coordinator > > Visit Our Brand New Web Site! > www.ctpberk.org > > Computer Technologies Program > 2002 Street, Suite 201 > Berkeley, CA 94704 > 510-849-2911 V > 510-225-0249 TTY > 510-849-2968 Fax > E-Mail: Alana@c... > > > Mentorship Project for Youth with Disabilities > http://www.ctpberk.org/mentor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Job Announcement East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Child and Family Health Program Development Specialist East Coast Migrant Head Start Project is a federally funded program serving migrant farm worker children (6 wks. – 5 yrs) in 11 states. Seeking a Child and Family Health Program Development Specialist. Position located in Raleigh, NC, with extensive travel (2-3 times per month for 2-4 days at a time). Provide on-going child and family health and mental health related training and technical assistance in Migrant Head Start centers along the east coast of the U.S. Position will partner with a Child Nutrition Manager and Child and Family Health Manager to plan and implement holistic family services. MS with Maternal and Child Health focus, Nursing, Public Health, Psychology or related field with focus on wellness and health of young children and their families. Minimum 3 years T/TA experience. Successful candidate will have effective written and verbal skills, as well as basic computer skills. Starting salary $47,000+, commensurate with education and relevant experience. Excellent benefits package. Send cover letter and resume by January 30, 2006 to: Ms. Marty Hillary, Director of Human Resources East Coast Migrant Head Start Project 4901 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27612 EEO, ADA A. Arcury, PhD Professor and Research Director Department of Family and Community Medicine Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1084 phone: 336-716-9438 fax: 336-716-3206 e-mail: tarcury@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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