Associate Director of Education & Training, Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity (CIS) is an innovative collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Partners in Health (PIH). The Center serves as the co-secretariat for the NCDI Poverty Network, which is dedicated to improving the lives of populations doubly afflicted by extreme poverty and non-communicable diseases and injuries. The CIS provides technical, policy, advocacy, and financial support for National NCDI Poverty Commissions and implementing partners in Network countries as they progress through a four-phase theory of change, including situational analysis of disease burden and health system capacities, priority setting, design of integrated delivery strategies, and implementation of clinical services within the public sector. The NCDI Poverty Network has pioneered the development and implementation of PEN-Plus (the Package of Essential NCD Interventions - Plus) as an integrated service model for severe childhood-onset chronic diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, sickle cell, and childhood-onset heart disease. PEN-Plus is currently implemented in 15 countries across Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean, and has been endorsed by the WHO African Region as a regional strategy. The CIS works closely with national governments, development partners and donors, UN agencies, and local implementers to finance and scale implementation of PEN-Plus in countries with extreme poverty.

Requirements

MD with experience in global health with residency training in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine.
At least 3 years of clinical practice and at least 5 years of experience in global health programming and implementation, with a heavy focus on educational and training programs preferred
Experience and substantial involvement in education, training, or capacity-building initiatives, preferrably developed within global health programs
Extremely skilled and passionate for clear and professional documentation with a strong talent for detail
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate methodologies for culturally diverse communities and a variety of literacy levels.
Demonstrated possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, written and oral communication skills.
Experience living and working in resource-poor settings
Experience working with numerous partners in a fast-paced environment
Adept at working in complex environments with a significant focus on virtual work, managing different time zones, and collaborating across many teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Commitment to social justice and health equity
Willingness to work across several time zones and willingness to travel (up to 3 weeks per quarter)

Responsibilities

Act as team leader and project manager for all training and education programs for PEN-Plus
Provide strategic input as an associate director-level thought partner in training approach.
Supervise the instructional designer and manage additional teammates if/when the team grows
Travel to PEN-Plus countries to work directly with implementing partners, governments, and academic and training institutions on education, training, and mentorship programs for PEN-Plus (anticipated travel up to 30%)
As opportunities arise, lead the Network’s inputs to regional/global PEN-Plus learning activities with different stakeholders (e.g. implementing partners, WHO, UNICEF, etc)
Work with external partners and academic institutions on initiatives related to PEN-Plus
Work with Regional Advisors, the M&E team, and implementing partners on collection and improvement of training indicators
As applicable, work with in-country partners on opportunities for training accreditation for PEN-Plus providers Master Training is an exception to this, which the Senior Advisor of Education & Training will lead
Participate in planning and implementation for on-site Master Trainer events and provide ongoing support to Master Trainers.
Work with Senior Advisor to continue to design and implement adult learning approaches, evaluate and measure the Master Trainer program, and support evolution of Master Trainer strategy.
Lead Healthcare Provider Assessments , including: Design, communication, and program management. Data review and follow-up on training activities post-assessment.
Manage external partnerships in training and learning as assigned: This includes a partnership with University of Rwanda , including communication with University of Rwanda team; Providing internal updates to Network leadership; Program management (budget, calls, tracking progress, reporting, leadership updates). This also includes potential partnerships with WHO or WHO academy, UNICEF, other academic institutions, etc.
Lead the content and organization of the Resource Library , including: Act as primary lead for the content of the PEN-Plus Resource Library, supporting identification of gaps and working with the team to develop new resources and update existing ones Oversee the overall organization of the PEN-Plus Resource Library so it is accessible and easy to navigate for new and existing partners Work with team to ensure consistent branding, sourcing, formatting of materials in the Resource Library Ensure up to date link and material available for sharing Work closely with PEN-Plus Expert Groups to link their work / inputs with the Resource Library
Oversee e-learning program management , including: Supervision of the Instructional Designer. Updating and adding content. Co-design and pilot of upcoming Sickle Cell Disease e-learning modules.
Any other duties as assigned.