157702 Sr. Associate Director, Programs (Laboratory Focus) - CHAMPS

The Taskforce for Global Health • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Task Force for Global Health (TFGH) seeks a Senior Associate Director, Programs with a strong background in laboratory science and global public health to join the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program. CHAMPS works to collect high-quality data to identify causes of child mortality in partner countries globally. This senior position provides day-to-day technical expertise and coordination for the CHAMPS laboratory workstream, reporting to the Deputy Director for Science, Site Strategy, and Implementation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a field related to the program.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience related to the program.
• Previous supervisory and program/project management experience, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Molecular and Microbiological Technical Expertise.
• 5+ years working in global public health.
• Experience with laboratory Quality Management, Compliance, Training, Mentorship, and Capacity Building.
• Highly analytical with experience in laboratory coordination and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CHAMPS network laboratory workstream, including oversight of testing platforms, quality assurance (QA), supply chain management, and personnel training.
• Develop and manage the transition plan for TAC (Tissue Acquisition) production and technical oversight from CDC-based operations to the CHAMPS Program Office and qualified in-country labs.
• Provide tailored, in-person, and remote technical assistance to site staff in molecular diagnostics, biosafety, and diagnostic reagent production.
• Oversee the production and quality control of diagnostic reagents for the network.
• Lead the design and delivery of laboratory capacity-building initiatives and co-lead the laboratory technical working group.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan to build regional TAC production capacity and expertise in-country.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Office and CHAMPS site laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees