Assistant Director of Global Partnerships & Programs - Global Health

The Assistant Director of Global Partnerships & Programs is instrumental in ensuring the success of the Arnhold Institute for Global Health & the Department of Global Health & Health System Design. Responsible for overseeing partnership & program strategies, they ensure that resources are effectively allocated to support the care, education, & research missions of both entities. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations & Global Partnerships, they will collaborate on strategic plans, support emergency response planning, & contribute to developing core infrastructure.

• Strategic Coordination: Coordinate program & partnership teams, ensuring open communication and successful implementation of partnership and program strategies.
• Resource Development: Play a key role in implementing and supporting resource development and fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Emergency Response Planning: Serve as the primary lead for emergency response planning and operations, ensuring readiness to address global challenges effectively.
• Leadership Collaboration: Participate in leadership meetings, collaborating with executive leadership to refine work plans, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Agreement Review: Review cooperative agreements, work plans, budgets, and other key documents, providing guidance on communications, fundraising, and resource allocation.
• Capacity Building: Identify and provide appropriate guidance and training to program teams, fostering their development and ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Partnership Development: Establish and develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating the successful implementation of program and partnership objectives.
• Budget Management: Oversee the management and implementation of assigned budgets, ensuring compliance and reporting requirements are met.
• Communication: Maintain effective and constructive communication with leadership and stakeholders, representing the Institute and Department with internal and external partners.
• Staff Management: Manage assigned direct and/or indirect reports, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure their success.
• Strategic Advising: Provide strategic advice on operations, security, communications, fundraising, and other critical considerations to achieve program objectives.
• Travel Support: Travel as needed to global partnership locations and events, representing and supporting Institute and Department leadership.
   

General Skills & Competencies:

• Management & Communication: Excellent management and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Global Health Experience: Strong experience in global health programs, with a track record of success in leadership role.
• Grant Writing: Strong track record of developing and writing successful international grant applications, with expertise in health-related activities in low to middle-income countries.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Superior ability to understand, interpret, and communicate regulations effectively, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Experience in strategic planning and development, with the ability to lead collaborative decision-making processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to evaluate programs and processes effectively. 
• Passion for Global Health: Passion for the ethical practice of global health care, training, and research activities in a mission-driven setting.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to plan, organize, and conduct activities at multiple international sites.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in global health settings, fostering an environment of equity and inclusion.

Level of Decision Making:
The Assistant Director will manage key operations autonomously.
 

Scope & Impact:
This role has significant global impact, managing communications, fundraising efforts, & partnership development. Failure in duties severely limits the potential of the Institute and Department.
 

Direction Provided to Others:
Provides direction to research, education, & partnership teams.
 

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum five years experience in global health research, education, or service programs, with experience working in low- and middle-income countries highly desired.
• Equipment: Proficiency in using