Senior Director for Drowning Prevention Initiatives

Senior Director for Drowning Prevention Initiatives

Requirements

• Master of Public Health or related degree from an accredited college or university required
• Doctor of Philosophy or related degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive public health and/or related professional experience required
• Direct experience in drowning prevention required
• Proficiency with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and implementation best practices
• Established publication record including peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and other technical documents
• Knowledge and skills needed to synergize mutually reinforcing activities in program implementation and the application of scientific standards to a growing, diverse and complex programmatic portfolio
• Knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage, lead and expand a complex and growing network of partners
• Demonstrated ability to use both consensus and directive leadership, as appropriate, to accomplish organizational, departmental and programmatic strategic and scientific objectives
• Demonstrated success fostering an inclusive environment working with and leading professionals from diverse backgrounds and geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience effectively communicating with senior leaders from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners, leading discussions and negotiations concerning research strategy, implementation and evaluation
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors and partners
• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in collaborating with individuals of varying levels of seniority both internally and externally

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides scientific guidance and expertise for initiatives focused on drowning prevention
• Builds strong partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental agencies and provides strategic input and expertise related to collaborative scientific partnerships
• Provides strategic technical oversight over a portfolio of drowning prevention programs
• Leads development of standards anchored in management of drowning prevention programs and partnerships
• Mentors and supervises technical advisors and scientific staff
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to identify and develop CDC Foundation opportunities
• Contributes to resource mobilization in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners
• Leads coordinated management of multiple, time-bound, unique and related projects to advance excellence in program implementation and public health practice
• Formulates drowning prevention program-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities
• Represents the CDC Foundation at scientific, technical, policy and strategic planning meetings
• Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation
• Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.