OPERATIONS RESEARCH DIRECTORWASHINGTON, D.C.
Chemonics International seeks an operations research director for an anticipated five- year, USAID-funded health systems strengthening and quality improvement project. This position will be based in Washington. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities may include: Lead the development and implementation of a strategy for operations research (OR) in a complex, multi-country health project; provide leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the project's OR goals. Work with program directors to develop, implement, and monitor OR strategy across a multi-regional setting. Develop and implement a global health OR strategy for quality improvement, knowledge management, and health systems strengthening. Collaboratively create and implement long-term programmatic vision. Serve as key liaison to international, regional, and national OR partners. Supervise local and international OR team and technical OR consultants. QUALIFICATIONS include: Advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems strengthening, international development, or a related discipline; doctoral degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in global health operational research, including at least 5 years in a leadership position. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility. Experience working in multiple resource-limited countries across geographic regions. Fluency in English required, with excellent written and oral communication skills; language capability in French, Portuguese, or Arabic a plus. TO APPLY: Please send electronic submissions of CV and cover letter to ORhealthquality@chemonics.com by November 15, 2011. No phone calls please. Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
