Special Assistant to the President & CEO - Remote (US)

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US-based, global public health organization with a mission to prevent 100 million deaths from heart disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. We are led by Dr Tom Frieden, former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2017, Resolve to Save Lives has partnered with low- and middle-income country governments, multi-lateral agencies, academic and other civil society partners, and communities to build capacity for and support implementation of enabling policies and effective programs to treat and control hypertension, reduce sodium intake, eliminate artificial trans fat, and strengthen systems for epidemic prevention. To find out more about our work, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org.

Position Summary:  

The Special Assistant contributes to the success of Resolve to Save Lives, with cross-cutting responsibilities reporting to and collaborating with President and CEO, Dr. Tom Frieden. The Special Assistant engages with RTSL’s staff, partners, and boards, helping to advance RTSL’s core goals. This role manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President, as well as assisting in large, cross-functional organization-wide initiatives that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart. The Special Assistant collaborates closely with the CEO to facilitate alignment, accountability, decision making, visibility and prioritization across the organization. The successful candidate has a deep understanding of the organization’s programmatic and operational priorities and collaborates effectively with other members of the President’s office as well as program and program-enabling teams. This role is is both operational and strategic and requires a combination of attention to detail, well-honed interpersonal and analytical skills, focus, and flexibility in the context of a fast-moving organization with the mission of millions of saving lives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Office of the President Operations 

• Manage the CEO’s office to ensure time is spent strategically and effectively in accordance with program and organizational goals to manage competing priorities. 

• Provide guidance and support to Cardiovascular Heath, Prevent Epidemics, Communications, and Development teams on development of materials and briefings needed by the CEO. 

• Provide support to the CEO before, during, and after internal and external meetings, events, and domestic and international travel. Create agendas, establish objectives, and drive the timely preparation of materials. Staff and provide support during meetings, events, and travel. Identify and track progress towards completion on all action items that arise. 

• Facilitate initiatives that support strengthened connection and collaboration among the CEO and teams across the organization. 

• Synthesize scientific and technical information, such as scientific journal articles, reports, or news summaries related to cardiovascular health, epidemic preparedness, and primary healthcare to facilitate program decision-making and facilitate smooth, clear, and rapid communication internally and externally. 

• Support the CEO’s engagement with US policymakers and stakeholders to preserve and further US support for global health.  

• Manage information and procedures in coordination with the CEO's Executive Assistant (e.g., file organization, website maintenance).  

Relationship Management and Support 

• Assist the CEO in developing, planning and executing office-wide communications and events (e.g., all-staff meetings, monthly and annual staff emails). 

• Plan and facilitate the quarterly Executive Office team meetings. 

• Provide relationship management for CEO with internal and external stakeholders including RTSL teams, implementing partners, governmental and non- governmental organizations, Boards and Strategic Advisory Boards (SAB) to ensure they are informed, connected and enthusiastic about key program and organizational updates. 

• Plan and manage SAB meetings in coordination with key internal stakeholders, and aspects of Board meetings related to strategic program and organizational development topics (including presentation preparation). 

• Coordinate the Justice and Inclusion Task Force, in collaboration with the HR and leadership teams.  

Required Qualifications:  

Education:  

• Public health or related undergraduate degree in life sciences; MPH degree or related graduate degree preferred 

Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ work experience 
• International experience preferred 

Skills & abilities: 

• Exceptional organizational skills  

• Proven analytical skills  

• Project management skills 

• Knowledge of public health is desirable 

• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills and able to facilitate group meetings  

• Proactive and solution-oriented thinker able to anticipate needs and brainstorm creative best ways forward  

• Diplomatic, flexible and positive disposition  

Compensation and Benefits:

Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success.

The salary range for this US-based role is $78,000 to $90,000 annually. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate’s skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role.

In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including:

• Health insurance for you and your dependents

• Contributions toward retirement

• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays

• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year

• Professional development and home office setup benefits

• Up-to-date computer equipment

RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.

RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. One of our talent team members will contact you if your qualifications match the role.