Senior Director, Infectious Diseases Division
icddr,b, an international public health research institution based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has a 50-year history of innovation. Its research agenda reflects the full spectrum of global public health challenges affecting people living in poverty. In addition to world-class research, icddr,b provides vital humanitarian services, and has a strong record of knowledge translation, policy influence and training.
icddr,b invites applications for the position of Senior Director Infectious Diseases Division.
Job Profile:
The successful candidate, reporting to the Executive Director is a seasoned and strategic executive with an international reputation for excellence in the biomedical sciences. The position will be responsible for leading and effectively managing a team of research staff to guide and implement a thematic, transformative research agenda which currently encompasses enteric and respiratory infections, emerging infectious diseases, vaccinology and HIV/AIDS. They will be expected to ensure translation of research to influence national and global policies, achievement of excellence in priority research areas, provision of services that leverage research, and development of relevant institutional capacities. Working closely with other Senior Division Directors, they will develop a cutting edge program of research that takes advantage of the synergies presented by icddr,b’s superb field sites, clinical facilities, and laboratories.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in a relevant scientific discipline and will have a strong publication record preferably in one or more of icddr,b’s research areas. They will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the role of a research director or similar.
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Compensation:
icddr,b offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. The employment contract is for an initial three-year term with possibility of extension.
Apply instructions:
Interested applicants should submit applications with curriculum vitae to directorHR@icddrb.org, indicating their educational qualifications, job experience describing the nature of duties and major accomplishments, last salary drawn and three references. Please also enclose a one page cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you consider yourself suitable for the role.
Applications will be considered until February 29, 2016.
For detail of the position please visit icddr,b e-Recruitment site https://centre.icddrb.org/recruitment/jobList.jsp.
icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
