Medical Advisor (Distinguished Scholar) (Part-Time)

Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

Job Description

The National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NCHBHS) in the Early Childhood Portfolio within the U.S. Division has an opening for a part-time Medial Advisor (Distinguished Scholar) reporting to the Center’s Co-Principal Investigator/Co-Director. This position is anticpated to work 16 to 20 hours per week.

The NCHBHS is one of four Head Start national centers in the training and technical assistance (TTA) system of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (OHS). The Center provides research-informed TTA that reflects current evidence and promotes best practices to strengthen professional development outcomes for staff and improve the health, behavioral health, and safety of children and families enrolled in Head Start and/or Early Head Start (HS/EHS) programs.

You will:

• Serve as medical advisor for the NCHBHS
• Lead the NCHBHS Health Expert Workgroup
• Support the Office of Head Start Health and Safety Workgroup
• Provide staff support to the Chairperson of the NCHBHS Advisory Committee in planning and facilitating meetings
• May exercise leadership and advanced expertise in qualitative &/or quantitative research methods

Qualifications

Education: 

• MD, DO, or PhD in related health and/or public health-related field

Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years related experience, including 8+ years prior project management or program development experience, plus expert skills in research-related tools and technology
• Publication record
• Proven success in business development
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience: 

• Current medical license in at least one jurisdiction in the United States preferred
• Experience in pediatric care preferred

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing its workforce's diversity and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated full-time equivalent annual base salary range of approximately $132,000 to $183,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

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