Global Mental Health Research and Communications Assistant

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Staff Assistant, Duke Center for Global Mental Health

 

Background 
Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) was created in 2006 as a University-wide institute with faculty from across Duke. DGHI has an expansive vision: to achieve health equity for vulnerable groups and individuals around the world. We work to prepare global health leaders through world-leading interdisciplinary education programs; seek innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing global health challenges by conducting research, designing policies, and implementing evidence-based interventions; and partner for change by engaging international and local organizations in locally grounded, collaborative projects. The DGHI community involves 111 staff, 99 core faculty, and 84 affiliate and adjunct faculty. DGHI values humility, compassion, respect, cultural sensitivity, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and commitment to impact. More information on the institute’s leadership, education and degree programs, faculty research, and impact can be found at:  https://globalhealth.duke.edu 

 

DGHI is dedicated to research and training in Global Mental Health to reduce disparities in mental health care in low-resource contexts. We have an established Duke Center for Global Mental Health that serves as a hub to link interdisciplinary faculty and trainees performing mental health-related work across Duke, including Duke University and Duke School of Medicine. We have faculty members who integrate mental health into their interdisciplinary programs of research, practice, and policy engagement, as well as trainees participating actively in Global Mental Health projects at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. At Duke, we define Global Mental Health broadly, with topics addressing diverse mental health needs across contexts and age groups, and spanning the prevention to treatment continuum. Please see more information about our Center for Global Mental Health and faculty here: https://globalhealth.duke.edu/global-mental-health-center. 

 

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Under the operational umbrella of the Duke Center for Global Mental Health, the Staff Assistant will give broad-range support to activities conducted in collaboration with our internal stakeholders and international partners. This position will report to the Center’s Director and lead administrator. We seek a Staff Assistant who can lead, coordinate, and administer activities within the below program areas. The specific activities will include:

 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in meetings with faculty and staff to determine priorities and objectives, manage a portfolio of programmatic activities, and identify internal and external resources to meet priorities and objectives.
• Work with the Center leadership, program staff, and affiliated faculty to Coordinate and support visits to Duke by global colleagues and scholars, including logistics and purchasing related to transport, accommodations, and all travel-related needs.
• Develop and maintain records, reports, and correspondence required for reference and efficient operations.
• Support the development