Senior Director for Lead Laboratory Capacity Building Initiatives

Senior Director for Lead Laboratory Capacity Building Initiatives

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy or related degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• Master of Public Health or Master of Science in public health, clinical laboratory science, environmental health, toxicology, or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in relevant laboratory capacity building and/or lead poisoning prevention required.
• Proven and demonstrated experience in laboratory system strengthening, specifically in clinical chemistry or toxicology laboratories.
• Understanding and knowledge of globally accepted international laboratory standards and guidelines for blood lead testing.
• Established publication record including peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and other technical documents.
• Knowledge and skills needed to effectively coordinate a complex network staff global partners and experts.
• Strong intercultural communication and conflict resolution skills in diverse, multilingual environments.
• 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 complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior leaders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners, leading discussions and negotiations concerning laboratory standards and program strategy.
• 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 leads the design and execution of a global program to strengthen and enhance blood lead testing laboratory systems across select low- and middle- income countries.
• Maintains mutually reinforcing partnerships spanning networks of partners including philanthropists, subject matter experts, partner organizations, team members, governmental agencies, multi-lateral agencies, policy makers and sub-awardees.
• Builds strong partnerships with ministries of health, ministries of environment, laboratory leadership and other governmental partners in focus countries and provides strategic guidance for country engagement and partnership development.
• Provides strategic technical oversight for the initiative and ensures that program standards align with established international laboratory standards.
• Leads a team that provides technical assistance to countries to develop strategies for laboratory workforce development, quality assurance, tools and standards development, and sustainability.
• Mentors and supervises program staff, including technical and programmatic team members.
• Contributes to resource mobilization in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Formulates program-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities to ensure consistency with organization, department and office standard operating procedures.
• Represents the program and CDC Foundation at scientific, technical, policy and strategic planning meetings with internal and external partners.
• Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation (up to 30 percent annually).
• Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with and engaging with government agencies and/or laboratories in low- and middle-income countries strongly preferred.