Director of Depertment of Medicine (Yale University)

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. Key Responsibilities of the Director 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. (Note: Some responsibilities were repeated in the source text; all have been included without modification.) Yale Institute for Global Health Fast Facts YIGH has 237 affiliated faculty and sponsors 14 interdisciplinary Faculty Networks across global health thematic areas. As of May 2024, YIGH has provided nearly $1.1 million in seed grant investments, catalyzing $9.5 million in external funding. The YIGH Leadership in Global Health Fellowship partners with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, IRC, GAVI, and the Global Fund. Since inception, 57 Yale students and trainees have participated. The Sustainable Health Initiative (SHI) is Yale’s signature program focused on entrepreneurship in global health. The YIGH Global Health Case Competition supports cross-disciplinary teams and sponsors winners to compete in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. Yale teams won first prize in 2022 and 2024. YIGH sponsors the Global Health Ethics Program, providing ethics training for students and faculty pursuing global health projects. Qualifications Candidates will ideally have: A doctoral degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) A record of achievement in global health, including sustained extramural funding and excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or service Candidates without a doctoral degree must have substantial senior leadership experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization focused on global health. Additional qualifications include: Administrative leadership experience within a university or related entity Prior work in low- and middle-income countries Strong commitment to equitable interdisciplinary partnerships in global health Commitment to and experience in fundraising The YIGH Director will hold a joint appointment across the participating health science schools, with a primary appointment aligned with the candidate’s background. The successful candidate is expected to meet Yale University requirements for appointment at the tenured Professor level. Application Instructions To be considered, applicants must apply through Yale University’s Academic Recruitment job board (Interfolio): apply.interfolio.com/161859 Applicants must upload: A CV A letter of interest Review of candidates will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries and nominations should be submitted confidentially to: Michael Cappello, MD, Professor and Chair of the Search Committee and Interim Director, Yale Institute for Global Health. All application materials and correspondence will be kept confidential. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

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.

Key Responsibilities of the Director

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.

(Note: Some responsibilities were repeated in the source text; all have been included without modification.)

Yale Institute for Global Health Fast Facts

YIGH has 237 affiliated faculty and sponsors 14 interdisciplinary Faculty Networks across global health thematic areas.
As of May 2024, YIGH has provided nearly $1.1 million in seed grant investments, catalyzing $9.5 million in external funding.
The YIGH Leadership in Global Health Fellowship partners with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, IRC, GAVI, and the Global Fund. Since inception, 57 Yale students and trainees have participated.
The Sustainable Health Initiative (SHI) is Yale’s signature program focused on entrepreneurship in global health.
The YIGH Global Health Case Competition supports cross-disciplinary teams and sponsors winners to compete in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. Yale teams won first prize in 2022 and 2024.
YIGH sponsors the Global Health Ethics Program, providing ethics training for students and faculty pursuing global health projects.

Qualifications

Candidates will ideally have:

A doctoral degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
A record of achievement in global health, including sustained extramural funding and excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or service

Candidates without a doctoral degree must have substantial senior leadership experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization focused on global health.

Additional qualifications include:

Administrative leadership experience within a university or related entity
Prior work in low- and middle-income countries
Strong commitment to equitable interdisciplinary partnerships in global health
Commitment to and experience in fundraising

The YIGH Director will hold a joint appointment across the participating health science schools, with a primary appointment aligned with the candidate’s background. The successful candidate is expected to meet Yale University requirements for appointment at the tenured Professor level.

Application Instructions

To be considered, applicants must apply through Yale University’s Academic Recruitment job board (Interfolio):
apply.interfolio.com/161859

Applicants must upload:

A CV
A letter of interest

Review of candidates will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries and nominations should be submitted confidentially to:
Michael Cappello, MD, Professor and Chair of the Search Committee and Interim Director, Yale Institute for Global Health.

All application materials and correspondence will be kept confidential.

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