Program Manager (Cli-Health Program)

About the Global Health Institute

Established in 2017, the Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is the first global health institute in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and is one of the very few in the Global South. GHI addresses global health challenges with a focus on context and sustainable impact by employing an interdisciplinary approach. The primary focus of GHI are challenges that are affecting the MENA region, but have relevance to and impact on other regions in the global south.

The work of GHI is defined by three divisions: (1) GHI Programs, which focus on generating context specific research, policy, and advocacy to address major global health challenges in the region, (2) GHI ASSIST, which provides community-based services and interventions to address the needs of vulnerable and underserved populations, and (3) GHI Academy which delivers contextualized global health education to various populations through smart and innovative learning modalities.

About the Cli-Health Program

Launched in 2024, The Cli-Health Program (CHP) aims to explore the nexus of climate change, health, and social justice with a focus on the MENA region and a close consideration to contextual factors including gender dynamics and social justice, especially among vulnerable communities. The program focuses on understanding the impact of climate change on health at multiple levels and evaluates strategies that strengthen climate resilience of communities, healthcare organizations, and health systems.

Post Description

The program manager will work closely with the program team and will lead on a variety of tasks including:

  • Funding & Proposal Development: Identifying new funding opportunities, developing research proposals, and preparing grant applications.
  • Research & Publications: Conducting research, generating outputs, and authoring scholarly articles.
  • Data Collection & Management: Overseeing data collection processes or managing field teams.
  • Systematic & Scoping Reviews: Conducting comprehensive literature reviews to inform research.
  • Ethical Review & Compliance: Preparing and managing applications for ethical approval.
  • Event & Meeting Coordination: Organizing program-related events, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and panel discussions.
  • Webinars & Online Courses: Coordinating virtual learning initiatives and outreach activities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engaging with potential stakeholders, partners, and donors.
  • Partnership Management: Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing partners.
  • Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervising research assistants and associates to ensure program objectives are met.

Qualifications and Application

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Master’s degree in a health-related field with at least two years of research experience in global health sciences, climate change, public health, health systems, or related disciplines.
  • Proven experience in conducting and managing research projects, with demonstrated research outputs.
  • Strong expertise in developing research tools (e.g., surveys, questionnaires) and ensuring methodological rigor.
  • Hands-on experience in field data collection, team coordination, and quality assurance.
  • Experience in grant writing, including developing research proposals and securing
    funding.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills, including report writing, presentations, and documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and drive initiatives forward.
  • Strong team leadership and management skills, with experience guiding research assistants and fostering collaboration.
  • Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and funding agencies.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience in an academic research environment, with a deep understanding of research ethics and compliance.

Application

Please send your CV and cover letter (1 page) to ghi@aub.edu.lb by February 20, 2025. The successful candidate will be based at the Global Health Institute offices and will be required to start within a week from the time of the acceptance notification.

Additional Comments

All staff are expected to adhere to AUB’s policies and procedures. This job description reflects the core activities of the role. There will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties as the research project progresses from the planning to the implementation phases. It is expected that the hired person recognizes this and adopts a flexible approach to work and be willing to adapt to changes accordingly.

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