Coordinator II (Senior Training Programs Coordinator)

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Job Summary:

The Nutrition and Global Health Program in the Department of Global Health and Population, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Coordinator with a public health background to join its management team and contribute to the strategic development of the program's training, research, and regional partnership activities. The program is conducting several global health training and research projects with partners in resource-limited settings in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia, primarily Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa and India. The program’s training grants aim to offer health training opportunities to build research and training capacity in lower-and-middle income countries in topics including maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and infectious disease prevention, and health data science.

Working closely with the Program's Senior Manager and Coordinator, and in coordination with program faculty and partner institutions, this position will be supporting a wide range of activities within the program including managing programmatic aspects of existing training grants and global collaborations.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in managing training grants activities including activities related to recruitment, selection, and supporting trainees with matters such as travel, health insurance, appointments, visas, course selection, and fellowship stipend payments
• Lead communications with stakeholders and program teams via conference calls to ensure program objectives are met on time and within the approved budget
• Organize monthly seminars, annual symposia, workshops and other program events
• Perform program evaluation through progress reports and tracking trainee progress
• Prepare technical reports to the funder and contribute to writing of grant proposals, progress reports, manuscripts, and other materials
• Assist with advertisement of the programs and updates to the program websites
• Coordinate activities for the Nutrition and Global Health Concentration
• May support efforts and coordinate activities for ongoing global initiatives including Africa Research, Implementation Science, and Education (ARISE) Network
• Other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field is a plus
• Experience in international research project coordination
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Experience working independently, under supervision, and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Goal and detail-oriented work style
• Experience with meticulous and consistent follow through on projects

• Appointment End Date: One year from the date of hire 
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• Other Information:

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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