Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
Satcher Health Leadership Institute Director Procedure for Candidacy and TimelineInquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Statement. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Mr. Anthony Villaverde, Director of Finance and Business Operations; copy Administrative Assistant, Ms. Ashley Watkins at: ...@msm.edu. The Satcher Health Leadership Institute can be reached at 404-###-####.Materials that must be mailed may be sent to:Mr. Anthony VillaverdeDirector of Finance and Business OperationsMorehouse School of MedicineAtlanta, GA 30310About MSMMorehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation's leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It's also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow's leaders.We exist to:• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;• Address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service;With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world.At Morehouse School of Medicine, we're leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!Posting Number: ACAD459Job Title: Satcher Health Leadership Institute DirectorPosition Type: FacultyNumber of vacancies: 1Salary: Commensurate with experienceDepartment: Satcher Health Leadership InstitutePosition Summary:Morehouse School of Medicine invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for The Satcher Health Leadership Institute's (SHLI) next Executive Director. The Institute was founded in 2006 by the 16th US Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher, who set it firmly on its course to be a leading transformative force for global health equity. SHLI seeks a visionary who will embody the Institute's values and seeks to make a lasting contribution to enhancing health equity and ultimately eliminating health disparities.Guided by the values and principles of diversity, integrity, trustworthiness, consensus building, prevention as a priority, and equal access to quality health care for all persons, SHLI has established multi-disciplinary research, innovative community-based programs, and strategies for informing health policy solutions.The Executive Director will come at a pivotal point in SHLI's evolution. The Executive Director will help expand the Institute's endowment, broaden its research and programs, work towards a global health equity agenda, and work in alignment with the new Global Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine.The ideal candidate will be a preeminent scholar, clinician, and/or practitioner in population health with a long track record of advancing health equity. Those with a broad background that has covered academia, health policy and practice, and a commitment to community engagement will be highly sought by the search committee. Candidates must be able to represent SHLI on an international stage and advance the institute's mission, which includes securing extramural funding and philanthropic support. A terminal degree is required in addition to substantial leadership experience in a comparably complex environment.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of an MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD or equivalent terminal degree in a field relevant to health, education, or related fields.Demonstrated work experience (10-15+ years) in fields relevant to the assigned responsibilities, especially organizational fiscal sustainability, as well as a broad, generalist background (e.g., academic, policy, practice experience) with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, and networking. Distinguished in relevant field or practice with a preference for expertise in population health.Evidence of effective work beyond areas of relevant field of practice and technical skills in one or more core programmatic areas that support the area/regional strategy.Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working successfully with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.Demonstrated experience with health policy development and implementation.Proficiency advancing population health research, advocacy and/or practice, and the ability to advance a vision for advancing health equity globally.Track record or ability to attract significant extramural support, including federal, state, and local research grants and contracts, foundation programmatic funding, and philanthropic support.Job Duties:Description of Job Duty:The Institute's Executive Director is responsible for executive leadership and actualization of SHLI's vision and mission. This position provides an unparalleled opportunity for a visionary, experienced, nationally recognized health policy and health equity leader. The Executive Director will provide executive oversight of the conceptualization, planning, management, and execution of research, training, and programmatic work across SHLI, collaborating across Morehouse School of Medicine and with external stakeholders and partners. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and be responsible for the programmatic and financial sustainability of SHLI.Position Accountabilities/Essential Functions:Develop and implement the Institute's strategic plan, which will be aligned with the MSM institutional strategic plan.Lead the development of programming efforts specific to Institute initiatives.Provide leadership and oversight for the development and integration of all aspects of macro and micro programming design, including idea generation, analysis and research, networking with key internal and external resources, advocacy, monitoring approach, and evaluation strategy.Contribute vision and current knowledge about trends, movements, and developing policies to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.Ensure SHLI programmatic efforts are compatible with MSM's mission, vision, and values.Bring a broad public health and social determinants of health lens to the programmatic and policy work of SHLI.Shape SHLI endeavors based on current social and economic factors that shape programming efforts.Institute Management/CoordinationOversee and support Institute-specific programs and program directors, leveraging SHLI core areas of strength and impact, including behavioral and mental health system transformation, and political determinants of health.Forecast resource requirements related to planning and design work.Provide executive oversight and support to the SHLI leadership team to achieve the institute's mission and goals, ensuring appropriate accountability, evaluation, and reporting.Lead all aspects of the grant-making process in consultation with MSM leadership, including screening, selecting, and recommending grants for funding; preparing funding documents; conducting site visits; ensuring completion of all aspects of knowledge management; managing and monitoring grant portfolio; and evaluating effectiveness.Expertly communicate with key internal and external stakeholders and intermediaries.Develop and maintain strategic relationships to leverage human and financial resources (internal and external) that support Institute directives.Provide an appropriate level of transparency through open communication, appropriate sharing of information, and conflict resolution both within core programmatic areas and across the organization.Form, manage, and support sub-teams consisting of diverse individuals/programs/skill sets to address core priority and core focus areas as appropriate.Appropriately and responsibly manage obligated allocations and resources, including executive oversight of all SHLI personnel and direct oversight of selected core/administrative personnel.Opportunities for Leadership:Ensure Continued Growth and SustainabilityAssist in the Development of a New Global Health Equity and Health Justice InstituteBroaden the Reach and Scope of SHLIEnhance Scholarship and Build CollaborationsPre-Employment/Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements:It is MSM's Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Posting Specific Questions:Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Please upload a letter of interest using the Cover Letter Document option. Acknowledged. I will upload a letter of interest as required.I have not uploaded my responses and need assistance. I will email ...@msm.edu for assistance.Required Documents: Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae or ResumeOptional Documents: Professional LicenseECFMG CertificateOther DocumentMedical LicenseOur vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.Morehouse School of Medicine720 Westview DriveAtlanta, GA 30310404-###-####Partner Site(s): Morehouse Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr