Stephanie Mehta
Program Manager/Gestionnaire de Programmes
Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Phone: (613) 946-6440

                              Job Opportunity


Competition Reference Number: CRI-03-108 (6005)
Deadline Date for Application:      June 27, 2003

Position Title:         Director, Knowledge Creation Programs
Group & Level:          EX-03
Duration:               Indeterminate Appointment
Location:               Ottawa, Ontario
Organization:           Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)


Open  To:   All employees of the Public Service of Canada including federal
agencies  (Separate  Employers)  and  the  general  public  residing in the
National Capital Region.

Salary  and  Benefits:  CIHR offers attractive benefits. The salary will be
based  on  the  individual's qualification and experience. The salary range
for  this  position is $103,700 to $125,000 per annum (under review).  This
salary  range  includes  compensation  for  hours  worked outside of normal
business hours.


                            Screening Criteria

Education:  Graduation  with a Doctoral degree from a recognized university
in a specialization related to the duties of the position, OR an equivalent
combination of education and experience.


Experience:





§     Develops Knowledge Creation Programs' strategic and operational plans
to support the strategic objectives of CIHR;
§     Through a team of seven Deputy Directors, manages competition and
peer review processes for programs the lead to the creation of new
knowledge;
§     Leads the adoption of new technologies to improve quality and
minimize the cost of program delivery, and
§     Requires strong background in one or more areas of health research,
preferably as an independent investigator with record of grants and
publications, and senior management experience.

Language Requirements:  Bilingual Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Candidates  must  clearly  demonstrate in writing that they meet all of the
above  qualifications.  Failure to do so may result in your application not
receiving  further  consideration.  If  you have been tested for the Second
Language  Evaluation,  please  include with your application a copy of your
most  recent  Second  Language  Evaluation  results from the Public Service
Commission of Canada.




Conditions  of  Employment:       Preference  will  be  given  to  Canadian
citizens  and  permanent  residents;  a security check is required prior to
employment.

CIHR  is  a  federal agency (Separate Employer) and does not fall under the
Public Service Employment Act.  CIHR is an equal opportunity employer.

Send your application via e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
Quote selection process number: CRI-03-108 (6005)


We  would  like to thank all candidates who apply.  Only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.