Director, Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH)

Job title:

Director, Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH)

Company

Yale University

Job description

Description:The Yale University Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health are jointly recruiting a Director of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH). The next leader of YIGH will be provided with the responsibility and resources necessary to further expand global health activities across Yale’s campus and beyond the University, including the development of innovative research, clinical and educational programs.Harnessing the breadth of expertise of the three lead schools (medicine, nursing, and public health), as well as the University and its international partners, YIGH serves as a hub for global health activities at Yale. Through active collaboration across disciplines and by catalyzing opportunities for innovation, YIGH aims to promote the translation of scientific discoveries into better health for all, while training the next generation of leaders in global health. It currently has 237 affiliated faculty, 14 faculty networks, has provided $1.1M in seed funding to faculty and students, and supports four flagship programs (see “Fast Facts” below, for more).Key Responsibilities of the Director will be to:

• Expand Yale’s global health footprint by leveraging the University’s expertise and record of achievement in cutting-edge research, education and training.
• Strengthen global partnerships with peer institutions, government ministries, professional associations, foundations and non-governmental organizations.
• Develop new cross-campus initiatives in global health, including interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty from Yale’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.
• Mentor students, trainees and early career faculty to develop sustainable global health programs and successfully compete for external funding.
• Support global health education at Yale (including undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral programs), ensuring alignment with academic best practices and University strategic priorities.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for external support of YIGH programs, working closely with the University development office.
• Ensure that Yale demonstrates leadership in global health equity in sponsored programs and partnerships with individuals and institutions.
• Disseminate the impact and achievements of YIGH-affiliated students and faculty to relevant stakeholders, including development of a communication strategy that encompasses academic scholarly output, as well as traditional and social media outreach.
• Strengthen global partnerships with peer institutions, government ministries, professional associations, foundations and non-governmental organizations.
• Develop new cross-campus initiatives in global health, including interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty from Yale’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.
• Mentor students, trainees and early career faculty to develop sustainable global health programs and successfully compete for external funding.
• Support global health education at Yale (including undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral programs), ensuring alignment with academic best practices and University strategic priorities.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for external support of YIGH programs, working closely with the University development office.
• Ensure that Yale demonstrates leadership in global health equity in sponsored programs and partnerships with individuals and institutions.
• Disseminate the impact and achievements of YIGH-affiliated students and faculty to relevant stakeholders, including development of a communication strategy that encompasses academic scholarly output, as well as traditional and social media outreach.

Yale Institute for Global Health Fast Facts:

• YIGH has 237 affiliated faculty and sponsors 14 interdisciplinary

across a variety of thematic areas in global health. * As of May 2024, YIGH has provided nearly $1.1 million in seed grant investments to Yale faculty in support of innovative programs in global health. These investments have catalyzed $9.5 million in external funding.

• The YIGH

leverages partnerships with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, International Rescue Committee, GAVI, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Since program inception, 57 Yale students and trainees have participated in this summer internship and mentoring program. * The
is Yale’s signature program focused on entrepreneurship in global health. Projects supported through SHI address challenges through business-oriented approaches and collaboration, providing a community of practice where student innovators learn, connect, and grow under expert mentoring. * The YIGH
mentors teams of Yale students from diverse disciplines to collaborate and compete in developing innovative solutions to a current global health challenge. YIGH sponsors the winning team to represent Yale in the annual Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta, GA. YIGH sponsored teams have won the Emory Competition twice, taking home first prize in 2022 and 2024. * YIGH sponsors the
, which engages in education and scholarship to address ethical issues in global health. YIGH provides ethics training for Yale students and faculty pursuing clinical, research and educational projects in global health.Qualifications:Candidates will ideally have a doctoral degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) and a record of achievement in global health, as evidenced by sustained extramural funding and excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or service. Candidates without a doctoral degree must have substantial prior senior leadership experience in a public, private and/or non-profit sector organization focused on global health.Additional qualifications include experience in an administrative leadership role within a university or related entity, prior work in low- and middle-income countries, and a strong commitment to equitable interdisciplinary partnerships in global health. Candidates must also have a clear commitment to and experience in fundraising.The YIGH Director will hold a joint appointment across the participating health science schools, with a primary appointment determined by the candidate’s background and professional experience. It is expected that the successful candidate will satisfy Yale University requirements for appointment at the tenured Professor level.Application Instructions:To be considered, those interested must apply through the Yale University’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: .Applicants must upload a CV including a letter of interest. Review of candidates will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.Inquiries and nominations should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to: , Professor and Chair of the Search Committee and Interim Director, Yale Institute for Global Health. All application materials and correspondence will be kept confidential.

Expected salary

Location

New Haven, CT

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:26:19 GMT

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