Consultant (Epidemiology, Public Health, Impact Unit)

We are seeking a Consultant for a 1-year-contract to work within the Epidemiology, Public Health, Impact Unit at the International Vaccine Institute.

Job Description

This job supports the management and operational execution of ongoing research initiatives within the EPIC Unit, especially the working-relationships with the University of Cambridge and University of Heidelberg. The consultant will provide guidance to Unit staff to align across projects and ensure the success of individual projects; the consultant will manage EPIC external stakeholders, and lead the development of long-term programmatic plans consistent with EPIC unit’s and IVI’s strategy.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  1. Operational and administrative oversight of EPIC projects

• Ensure coordination of activities across projects and identify opportunities to leverage resources; define roles and responsibilities across projects that are necessary to most effectively deliver program goals.
• Manage the EPICs FTE and provide guidance to project teams and ensure each project has adequate budget and resources and monitor progress of the projects, identify changes in scope, schedule and cost and adjust accordingly
• Together with Lead Project Administrator and Principal Investigators, oversee resources in alignment with the University of Cambridge, University of Heidelberg.
• Oversee the design, conduct, and reporting of research studies, jointly with the Deputy Director General and Associate Director General, EPIC and ensure that activities are conducted within timelines.
• Oversee administrative work in the Unit and provide guidance to project administrators and young scientists, as needed
• Ensure alignment of activities within EPIC, especially with several projects being executed in the same field sites, and harmonize efforts with external entities and IVI’s I2N3, Project Management, SPQR, and Business Development Groups.

  2. Develop agenda for future funding for EPIC projects to advance program objectives

• Collaborate with Program Director, Research Affairs, the Leadership Team, Project Leads, Project Managers as well as external collaborators to identify funding opportunities, in particular to diversify IVI’s portfolio of funders
• Lead the writing of compelling and insightful grant proposals which fulfill donor’s needs and IVI’s objectives.

 3. Develop and manage external collaborations with key partners of EPIC

• Develop and maintain alliances and manage key stakeholders with a long-term impact on the success of the
• Coordinate the follow-up of activities initiated by the DDG EPIC, including development beyond individual projects.
• Identify new key stakeholders who will advocate for the program and enhance the probability of success
• Ensure coordination with donors, partners, contractors, and local, national, and regional authorities to align research activities with public health priorities.

 4. Project Technical Lead for EPIC studies

• Be technical lead on one or more projects within the program fulfilling the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the project charter, as needed.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

  1. Education Requirements

• MPH in Public Health and a PhD in Public Health/Medicine

  2. Related Field Work Experience

• 19+ years
• At least 10 years’ experience in management of multi-country projects in LMIC
• Previous people management experience an asset

  3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• >5 years’ experience in administrative/managerial processes in academia and international organization settings
• Fluent in Korean and English
• Background in enteric and diarrheal diseases and other infectious diseases
• Skills in epidemiology a plus

  4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English