Vacancy: Director of Research Utilization, Family Health International (FHI)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled public health professional with demonstrated
leadership and technical expertise in the field of international
reproductive health, including family planning and HIV/AIDS programs, to
fill the position of Director of Research Utilization.  The Director will
work closely with the Vice President of the Field, Information and Training
Services Department (FITS) of FHI to establish program priorities, create
programmatic strategies and oversee the work of our research utilization
efforts.  Other responsibilities include: leading FHI's Research to Practice
(RtoP) efforts, including information dissemination activities; creating
systems to ensure RtoP implementation; building strategic relationships with
reproductive health service delivery organizations to advance research
utilization efforts; supervising staff; monitoring budgets; and writing
proposals for funding.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of programs and service
delivery relating to family planning and reproductive health in developing
countries; the ability to manage multiple projects, set realistic
priorities, and diagnose plans for the successful implementation of
activities; broad knowledge of international project management; experience
supervising staff and managing team projects; and the ability to manage
change and inspire teamwork.

The position is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA.

Requirements:

Advanced degree in public health, health education, health sciences,
behavioral sciences or related discipline with ten years experience in
planning, management, and program implementation in the field of
international reproductive health, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and
ethical issues surrounding family planning and reproductive health issues.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send their CVs and a cover letter by email to
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>  referencing NC-FIT-0464,
and copied to Eva Canoutas at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Applications will be processed as soon as they are received.

For more information about FHI, please visit our web site: www.fhi.org
<http://www.fhi.org> .


David Hock
Senior Information Projects Coordinator
Family Health International
e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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