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The Director for Noninfectious Disease (NID) Programs directs initiatives that work to maximize impact through catalyzing novel, mutually reinforcing practices that align program and project implementation with department strategy. In that capacity, the director collaborates closely with executive leadership of the department as well as internal and external partners to identify and maximize synergistic partnerships that improve public health practice and population health. With a strong commitment to the CDC Foundation’s mission, the director also works alongside department and organization staff to translate innovations into the ongoing practice of the Data for Health Initiative which helps low- and middle-income countries collect better public health data and improve use of public health data for decision making.
Atlanta- or Washington, DC-based applicants are strongly preferred. There is an expectation for regular in-person collaboration with team members and partners. Relocation expenses are not provided.Duties and Responsibilities- Directs initiatives that align implementation, operational and scientific practices across all programs in the team portfolio to form mutually reinforcing partnerships spanning networks of partners including philanthropists, subject matter experts, partner organizations, team members, governmental agencies, multi-lateral agencies, policy makers and sub-awardees.
- Provides strategic oversight of the CDC Foundation’s Data for Health Initiative, collaborating with partner organizations and the donor to implement a multi-country, multi-activity initiative with a focus on improving public health systems and health communication in low- and middle-income countries.
- Translates public health practice innovations to standards in program implementation within the Data to Health Initiative and NID portfolio.
- Leads coordinated management of multiple, time-bound, unique and related projects within the Data for Health Initiative to advance excellence in program implementation and public health practice.
- Formulates program-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities to ensure consistency with organization, department and initiative standard operating procedures.
- Builds strong partnerships and provides strategic input and expertise that ensures impactful, efficient and effective program implementation.
- Hires, recruits, supervises, mentors and serves as a technical partner for a team of 15-20 employees, including headquarters and field staff. Provides strategic oversight and mentorship for 15-20 independent consultants working in various Data for Health focus countries.
- Supports and develops strategies for increasing program/project impact across the Data for Health Initiative and other programs as assigned.
- Works with staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program/project management.
- Ensures cross-pollination of strategy, lessons learned and best practices across NID portfolios.
- Contributes to resource mobilization in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Represents the CDC Foundation at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings with internal and external partners.
- Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation (up to 20 percent annually).
- Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Necessary Skills- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in public health leadership required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive public health and/or related professional experience required with direct experience working and partnering with government agencies in low- and middle-income countries. At least five years of direct experience leading and/or managi