Program Officer (International Health)

The Center for Humanitarian Health at The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health is seeking a Program Officer. The Program Officer will support the coordination and implementation of its research and humanitarian programs. Reporting to CHH leadership, the incumbent will help advance field-based and operational work, maintain partnerships with a broad range of international stakeholders, and ensure CHH administrative and financial aspects move forward effectively across the Centre’s portfolio.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the progress of CHH research and humanitarian projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including NGOs, UN agencies, academic institutions, and government bodies.
• Support the development and implementation of field-based research and humanitarian health projects, providing programmatic and technical input as needed.
• Strengthen internal CHH procedures and processes to improve program management and operational effectiveness.
• Identify potential donors and funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of concept notes, proposals, research protocols, and ethics applications.
• Conduct evidence reviews and contribute to strategic discussions on CHH’s research, programmatic, fundraising, and operational priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant programmatic and/or research experience in humanitarian health or related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English; proficiency in another language is preferred, particularly Spanish, French, or Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and deliver high quality results.
• Experience working in humanitarian or fragile settings.
• Experience with research in humanitarian emergencies.

Classified Title: Program Officer
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Health Systems
Personnel area: School of Public Health