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]> To unsubscribe from CANCHID send: unsubscribe CANCHID to: [log in to unmask] - for help see http://listserv.yorku.ca