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Emory University is hiring an Associate Director, Programs (Temporary) for the Rollins School of Public Health. The role directs strategic planning, development, and implementation of public health programs, manages project operations in Francophone West Africa, coordinates with regional partners and funders, and oversees budget monitoring, reporting, and workshop facilitation.

Highlights

Direct program strategic planning, development, and implementation.
Manage day-to-day operations for health projects in Francophone West Africa, supporting multiple countries.
Coordinate with National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), Ministries of Health, partners like Africa CDC and WAHO, and funders such as the U.S. CDC.
Develop scopes of work and budgets; track milestones, expenditures, and reporting.
Adapt and facilitate workshops and training sessions, including virtual formats.
Draft proposals, donor reports, case studies, and communications; ensure deadlines are met.
Maintain organizational records, schedule and document meetings, and follow up on action items.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience; a master's degree is preferred.
Preferred skills include hands-on program coordination or project management in global/public health or international development, budget and timeline management, professional French proficiency, and strong writing abilities.
This is a temporary full-time position with hybrid remote work and requires residency in Georgia.

Associate Director, Programs (Temporary) - Rollins School of Public Health Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of program.
Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
Represents the program in various national and international fora.
Conducts research, designs new initiatives, writes publishable articles and papers, collaborates with others, and designs programs.
May supervise staff.
Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Core responsibilities

Project delivery (Africa portfolio): Plan and run day-to-day operations for projects in Francophone West Africa (Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire); support work in Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Ghana. Own workplans, trackers, and on-time deliverables.
Partner coordination: Serve as a forward-facing point of contact with NPHIs, Ministries of Health, partners (e.g., Africa CDC, WAHO), and funders (e.g., U.S. CDC). Schedule, run, and document meetings; drive follow-through.
Scopes of work & budgets: Co-develop SOWs and budgets with NPHIs; track milestones, expenditures, and reporting; surface risks early and propose fixes.
Workshops & trainings: Adapt in-person workshops to virtual formats; help facilitate IANPHI’s Staged Development Tool workshops and other workshops; coordinate logistics for meetings and conferences.
Grants & reporting: Draft and assemble inputs for proposals, donor reports (including U.S. CDC deliverables), case studies, and communications; keep contributors on deadlines.
Administrative reliability: Keep files organized, schedule calls with partners, maintain notes from calls and follow-up on action items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated and five years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Master's degree preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of hands-on program coordination or project management experience, preferably in global/public health or international development.
Demonstrated experience managing timelines, budgets, and multi-partner deliverables.
Professional French proficiency (written and spoken) sufficient to coordinate meetings, draft emails, interpret documents, and review documents with Francophone partners.
Strong writing skills (clear, concise, action-oriented).

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Original Job Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the strategic planning, development, and implementation of program.
Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
Represents the program in various national and international fora.
Conducts research, designs new initiatives, writes publishable articles and papers, collaborates with others, and designs programs.
May supervise staff.
Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Core responsibilities

Project delivery (Africa portfolio): Plan and run day-to-day operations for projects in Francophone West Africa (Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire); support work in Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Ghana. Own workplans, trackers, and on-time deliverables.
Partner coordination: Serve as a forward-facing point of contact with NPHIs, Ministries of Health, partners (e.g., Africa CDC, WAHO), and funders (e.g., U.S. CDC). Schedule, run, and document meetings; drive follow-through.
Scopes of work & budgets: Co-develop SOWs and budgets with NPHIs; track milestones, expenditures, and reporting; surface risks early and propose fixes.
Workshops & trainings: Adapt in-person workshops to virtual formats; help facilitate IANPHI’s Staged Development Tool workshops and other workshops; coordinate logistics for meetings and conferences.
Grants & reporting: Draft and assemble inputs for proposals, donor reports (including U.S. CDC deliverables), case studies, and communications; keep contributors on deadlines.
Administrative reliability: Keep files organized, schedule calls with partners, maintain notes from calls and follow-up on action items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated and five years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Master's degree preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of hands-on program coordination or project management experience, preferably in global/public health or international development.
Demonstrated experience managing timelines, budgets, and multi-partner deliverables.
Professional French proficiency (written and spoken) sufficient to coordinate meetings, draft emails, interpret documents, and review documents with Francophone partners.
Strong writing skills (clear, concise, action-oriented).

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