"Director of Research"

Please note: This is part-time effort that offers full benefits.
Location: Tanzania

Director of Research is responsible for leading and managing the administrative and operational functions of sponsored research projects implemented by UCSF's Global Programs Office in Tanzania, an in-country unit of approximately 25 employees andadditional ad hoc short-term consultants that supports multiple research projects and collaborative initiatives with the Tanzania and Zanzibari Ministries of Health and partnering institutions. The position is responsible for supervising all members of the Senior Management Team, which includes the Technical Director, the Health Information Systems Director, and the Director of Finance and Operations, who are jointly responsible for supervising (either directly or indirectly) the remaining staff on the Global Programs team.

The Director of Research will oversee day-to-day operations, and short- and long-term strategic planning. For internal operations, they will be responsible for key functional areas, including, finance, compliance with all sponsor and local country policies and laws, human resources, procurement, facilities, IT and data security, and research administration and reporting. For external relations, the Director will serve as UCSF's senior representative in Tanzania for strategic partnerships and planning, including engaging in high-level discussions with funders, goernment agencies, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders needed to advance shared goals and ensure research aligment with national priorities. In this role, the Director will manage a mult-idiscplinary professional staff, and be accountable for operational decisions, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure continuity, quality, and efficiency of in-country operations supporting sponsored activities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $143,900 - $215,800 (Annual Rate).

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