UNU-INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (UNU-IIGH)
(DUTY STATION: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)
(DUTY STATION: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)
UNU is searching for a highly qualified director for its Institute in Kuala Lumpur which undertakes solution-oriented policy-relevant research on global health issues. The Institute contributes to the development and strengthening of health services policy frameworks and management actions, particularly for people in developing countries, and supports implementation of promotive approaches to human health.
The Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of UNU-IIGH and has overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the Institute under the direction of the Rector of UNU. The Director’s qualifications should lend to UNU-IIGH the necessary prestige in the international scholarly community. The Director will need to develop and manage a programme of policy-oriented research of the highest quality and provide leadership and guidance for the conduct of UNU-IIGH activities.
Qualifications: A doctoral qualification in health systems and policies, public health, epidemiology or another health-related discipline.
Experience: An established track record of effective leadership in global health or in the health sciences with demonstrable global health influence and a strong research background with publications in areas related to emerging problems in global health.
Candidates should possess excellent management and communications skills with fluency in English. Knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations is desirable.
Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.
CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2016
For the complete information about this position, please visithttp://unu.edu/about/hr
The successful candidate is expected to take up the position in August/September 2017.
