Project Director / Principal Investigator

FHI360 is seeking a candidate who will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for a potential new global project funded by US CDC that seeks to build upon activities to support Global Health Security (GHS) through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. This work will build on lessons learned from the global COVID-19 outbreak and other significant public health events. The main outcomes of this work are to : a) Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; b) Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting characterizing, and reporting emerging biological threats; c) Responding rapidly and effectively to public health threats of international concern.

Job Summary :

If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the PI will lead and direct the development and implementation process for the project involving departmental and cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a potential US CDC funded activity. They will plan and direct project schedules and monitor budget / spending. They will monitor the project from initiation through delivery. They will organize the project's activities ensuring completion of the activities are on schedule and within approved budget . They will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the project. The preferred candidate will have strong GHS technical experience as well as program leadership experience.

The PI will work closely with FHI 360's global country offices and program implementation team to plan and implement GHS capacity building and technical support activities in the supported countries.

• This position is contingent upon successful award.

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The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to : relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours / week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range : USD 110,000 - 140,000 annually

International hiring ranges will differ based on location"

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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