Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine

Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The IU Center for Global Health Equity (IUCGHE) is seeking a senior research scientist to serve as Director of Research for the Center and co-Director of Research for the AMPATH Kenya Research Program. This is a key position within the administration of research for both the IUCGHE and the AMPATH Kenya Partnership, the latter being a collaboration between Indiana University and its US, Canadian, European partners (AMPATH Consortium), Moi University and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. We are seeking an active investigator with sufficient experience and maturity to work collaboratively for and within the IUCGHE and the AMPATH Consortium that conducts research to advance the health of people in low-resourced communities. In partnership with AMPATH Kenya's Co-Director of Research, the North American Director of Research establishes policies and practices that assure high-quality research and research productivity with processes that comply with the policies of major extramural research sponsors and collaborating universities. The Director is expected to commit 30-35% of professional work life to this administrative work and also conduct research in a personal portfolio.

Requirements

• MD/DO, PhD, DrPH or PharmD with 7-10 years of global health or relevant health system experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in global health research, including a track record of leading successful, large-scale research projects in global health, particularly in low-resource settings.
• Experience in navigating the complexities of multi-institutional and cross-cultural collaborations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex research findings to diverse audiences.
• A deep commitment to ethical research practices, including respect for participant rights, data integrity, and adherence to both U.S. and international research regulations.
• Experience in management and leadership positions with strong management skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Coordination, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Role model of the highest professional standards and demonstration of cultural competence/humility.
• Commitment to health equity and the treatment of all persons with dignity and respect.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, coworkers, trainees.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic vision for the IUCGHE and AMPATH research programs, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of Indiana University and its global partners.
• Lead initiatives that advance the field of global health research and position the IUCGHE as a leader in the field.
• Partner with the overall leadership of the IUCGHE office as it supports and expands the tripartite academic mission of service, teaching, and research.
• Establish the research program's mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and operational plans.
• Appoint, support, and review the work of faculty and staff who are funded to support the AMPATH research infrastructure.
• Identify key strategic priorities for the further development of AMPATH research.
• Oversee the Research Program Office (RPO) and its personnel at IU and in Eldoret, Kenya.
• Assume lead responsibilities for AMPATH Research standard operating practices and policies.
• Support the engagement and interactions of consortium investigators with various research ethics committees and offices.
• Manage the personnel and financial resources of the North American Research Program Office.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to the AMPATH replication efforts in Ghana, Mexico, and Nepal.
• Co-chair the AMPATH Kenya Publications Committee.
• Provide oversight of the AMPATH research newsletter and other research-related communications.
• Work with IU Institutes, Schools, Departments, and Administrative Units to expand the Global Health Research Portfolio.
• Participate in identification and recruitment of investigators engaged in global health research.
• Integrate research initiatives with the clinical and educational missions of IU and its international partner institutions.
• Actively seek and secure funding to support the growth and sustainability of the IUCGHE and AMPATH research initiatives.
• Lead efforts to strengthen research infrastructure and capacity within the IUCGHE, AMPATH, and partner institutions.
• Establish and implement a personal portfolio of research as a principal investigator and co-investigator in global health settings.
• Foster career development of global health investigators in the IUCGHE and AMPATH research environments.
• Maintain productive and accountable reporting relationships to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree