DIRECTOR OF LANCET COMMISSION SECRETARIAT, School of Public Health
DIRECTOR OF LANCET COMMISSION SECRETARIAT, School of Public Health
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Job Description
The Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) seeks a strategic and detail-oriented professional to serve asDirector of the Lancet Commission Secretariat supporting the Deans leadership of 2a major international Lancet Commissions. This role is responsible for coordinating the operations communications and deliverables of the Commissions a science-led multidisciplinary collaborations focused on driving transformational change in global health through evidence-based research and policy influence.
As a key member of the Deans Office the Director ensures the effective functioning of the secretariat by managing partnerships supporting commissioners and overseeing the production of high-impact outputs. This role demands exceptional organizational skills cross-cultural awareness and the ability to operate in high-level academic and policy environments.
Required Skills
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in public health global health public policy international relations or a related field.
- Minimum of 57 years of relevant experience in global health academic project management or policy-related work.
- Proven success managing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives in international or cross-disciplinary settings.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience with high-level briefings and publications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse global partners such as the World Health Summit World Health Organization and United Nations.
- Discretion in handling sensitive issues and communications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with The Lancet Commission model or similar academic-policy collaborations.
- Experience in global health equity structural discrimination or law and policy in health.
- Background in academic writing publishing or research coordination.
- Experience supporting senior leadership or working in a secretariat or convening role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
