Associate Director, Programs - The Task Force for Global Health

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Description:

This is a term‑limited position through December 31, 2026, with continuation contingent upon the availability of future funding.

 

The Task Force for Global Health, founded 40 years ago to advance health equity, works with partners in more than 150 countries to eliminate diseases, ensure access to vaccines and essential medicines, and strengthen health systems to protect populations. Expertise includes neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases; vaccine safety, distribution and access; and health systems strengthening. For more information, visit www.taskforce.org.

 

The Center for Vaccine Excellence (CVE) works to assure all people have equal access to life-saving vaccines by expanding availability, supporting vaccine impact studies, and building delivery systems that facilitate access in developing countries. CVE also serves as Secretariat for a number of global health partnerships that advance this mission. Under the direction of the Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC) Associate Deputy Director, the Project Manager supports the implementation of the Project per the Service Orders. Serves as a liaison and key spokesperson to various committees and organizations. Responds to inquiries and assists in promoting the program. Assists strategy development and the management of daily operations. May collaborate with representatives from private, government, and international agencies. Designs new initiatives and writes publishable articles and papers. May supervise staff. 

 

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program with the Task Force for Global Health.
• Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
• May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
• Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
• Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives. 
• May supervise program staff. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Project Management and reporting:

• Provide project management support to the Center for Vaccine Excellence’s vaccine safety project, Safety Platform for Emergency Vaccines (SPEAC).
• Monitor and update the master project plan for related reporting processes for review and on time delivery of project deliverables, including management of timeline risks.
• Manage information and creation of monthly progress report for teleconference with funder.
• Manage information and creation of budget period progress and financial reports.
• Support training courses including scheduling training team meetings and status updates.

Information & Knowledge management:

• Plan, organize and facilitate logistics and programmatic requirements for meetings with Program Manager, Project Lead and funders, Executive Board, and scientific work groups.
• Assist the Program Manager in ensuring timely and accurate information, and workflow, between key constituencies (i.e., SPEAC team, work group leaders, subcontractors, TFGH staff).
• In consultation with Program Manager, manage content and facilitation of teleconferences/ meetings for the Executive Board and Project Management Office including development of agenda, facilitation of discussion and definition of action steps.
• Work with Program Manager and work package leaders to facilitate editorial review of deliverables ensuring appropriate format, completeness and quality control.
• Ensure that SPEAC content is accurate and up to date on the SPEAC and Brighton Collaboration websites.

Financial Management:

• Draft, monitor and update contracts.
• Review and process monthly invoices and travel expenses.
• Track and monitor proposed changes to project plan, and financial implications.

Other Responsibilities:

• Represent the program in various national and international engagements and actively engage with representatives from other NGOs for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
• Act as a liaison to partner organizations and all project related personnel and affiliates, with a high level of diplomacy and tact.
• Establish and maintain regular collaborative contact with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in problem solving and resolution of operational issues.
• Participate fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 5% of domestic and/or international travel is included depending on project requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated.
• Six years’ program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a field related to the program.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience in creating and managing project plans.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Previous experience working on international projects.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University/The Task Force for Global Health on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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