We are seeking a new Executive Director for TEPHINET, an international network
of training programs in applied epidemiology. Please circulate this announcement
to persons who may be interested in applying for this position. Please also
distribute this announcement to persons and organizations that may, in turn, be
able to widen the search. Many thanks.
Denise Werker MD, FRCPC
Chair
TEPHINET
and
Associate Director
Field Epidemiology Training Program
Population and Public Health Branch
Health Canada
Tunney's Pasture 0602B
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
TEL: (613)954-5790
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Position Announcement
Closing Date: May 14, 2001
Position: Executive Director
Organization: Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions
Network (TEPHINET)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 (depending on qualifications)
Education and skills:
Advanced degree plus 5 to 7 years experience, or bachelor's degree plus 7 to 10
years of experience in business or health administration, community health,
public health, public relations or a related field
Demonstrated strong team building and networking skills
Demonstrated strong management, fund-raising and financial reporting
abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication abilities in English
International experience, especially with developing countries
Public health experience
Knowledge of applied epidemiology and applied epidemiology training programs
(FETPs and PHSWOWs) desirable
Computer skills
Languages: Fluency in English, knowledge of another language desirable
About the organization:
The TEPHINET Mission: Strengthen international public health capacity through
initiating, supporting, and networking of field-based public health training
programs that enhance competencies in applied epidemiology and public health
interventions.
The Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network
(TEPHINET) is a non-profit organization, which was founded in 1997. It supports
training programs in applied epidemiology worldwide. These training programs are
designed to train epidemiologists in disease prevention and control and
epidemiological services to strengthen public health capacity. TEPHINET
collaborates with the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations.
TEPHINET strives to achieve the following goals:
Support and strengthen existing field-based public health training programs
Link public health professionals to organizations responding to public health
situations that require competencies in field epidemiology
Support the development of field-based public health training programs in
countries with needs
Enhance applied research activities of member training institutions in
response to public health problems and threats
The TEPHINET staff is comprised of the executive director and program manager.
As with most non-profit organizations, TEPHINET has a board of directors. It is
composed of a representative from each of the six regions (Americas, Eastern
Mediterranean, Europe, South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Western
Pacific). A representative is elected by program directors from each region and
serves a three-year term. The chair of the board of directors is elected by the
program directors and serves a two-year term. The board of directors meets twice
a year to identify policies and outcomes to be delivered by the executive
director and oversees activities of and outcomes produced by the executive
director.
Responsibilities of the executive director:
Make policy recommendations to the board of directors, keep the board
informed on matters of significance through reports and briefs, and implement
their decisions
Plan agenda and prepare the minutes for meetings of the board of directors
and general membership, and follow up as required
Develop and coordinate a strategic plan with the board for TEPHINET
Produce outcomes specified in the current work plan approved by the board
Solicit funds and write proposals to secure funding to support network
activities as specified in the work plan and ensure goals and objectives are
met
Seek opportunities and resources to help support training programs
Manage the financial affairs of the organization, including budget planning
and monitoring and advising the board of directors on revenues and
expenditures
Promote and maintain effective communication and good relations within the
organization and with partners and other organizations
Ensure that the organization complies with the requirements to maintain
non-profit and private volunteer organization status
Provide bi-annual reports to the board of directors
Direct and supervise the TEPHINET office
Maintain adequate records
Develop the capacity of the organization
Represent the organization to donors and other organizations and at meetings
This is a one-year position that may be renewed annually upon approval of the
board of directors. We are seeking an individual for a longer term commitment.
Limited international travel may be necessary.
Position will be open late summer or early fall.
To apply: Please provide the following by Monday, May 14, 2001. You will be
notified that your application has been received.
Resume. Do not exceed three pages.
Three letters of reference from individuals who are intimately familiar with
your work. Letters should be sent by each referee and should specifically
address your abilities to network, manage, and fund-raise and provide
examples.
Written responses to the following inquiries. Do not exceed more than 150
words for each response.
Describe your experience with team building and networking
Describe ways in which you have made a positive impact on the outcomes and
products of an organization in which you have worked
Describe your management experience
Describe your fund-raising experience
We will accept application materials by FAX, email, regular or express mail.
Please submit all materials listed above to:
Mailing address:
Jeanette St. Pierre
TEPHINET
PO Box 451041
Atlanta, Georgia 31145-9041
Fax: 770-488-8179
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or
Federal Express address:
Jeanette St. Pierre
TEPHINET
2877 Brandywine Road, 4th floor
Atlanta, GA 30341
For questions, please contact Jeanette St. Pierre by phone: 770/488-8326 or
email: [log in to unmask]
For further information about TEPHINET, please see our website at
www.tephinet.org
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