IU-Kenya Program seeks a Field Program Director

Friday, October 07, 2011

The Indiana University (IU) Center for Global Health and the IU-Kenya Program seek a Field Program Director for the IU-Kenya Partnership and AMPATH operations in Eldoret Kenya. The AMPATH Program, East Africa's largest and most successful HIV and primary care program is founded upon a 22-year partnership between IU School of Medicine (IUSM), Moi University School of Medicine (MUSM), and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). Nominated on two occasions for the Nobel Peace Prize, AMPATH is co-directed by the IU Field Program Director (FPD) and his Kenyan Program Manager peer, appointed by Moi University.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Global Health at IUSM, the IU FPD:

• Provides visionary leadership for the fullest possible expression and integration of the tripartite academic mission (care, research and education) in the IU Kenya Program;
• Oversees activities of IU and other non-Kenyan participants in the activities of AMPATH;
• Serves as a faculty member within a department of MUSM, including but not limited to practicing medicine and engaging in the delivery of clinical services;
• Nurture existing relationships and foster new professional relationships between Western and Kenyan partners;
• Enable and/or empower Kenyan colleagues, faculty members and staff;
• Hosts high-level visitors to AMPATH and IU House (Eldoret-based, IU-managed lodging).

Successful candidates will have international healthcare and leadership experience, a demonstrated capacity for innovation and effective management in complex systems, and a personal commit to health equity in scarce-resource environments.

Academic rank and compensation for the FPD will be commensurate with the candidate's prior experience and achievements. The FDP will be a physician, but candidates may emerge from any clinical discipline.

Send cover letter interest and CV to: Thomas S. Inui, ScM, MD, Director of Research, IU Center for Global Health, Regenstrief Institute RG5, 1050 Wishard Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone 317-630-7447, FAX 317-630-8776, email tinui@iupui.edu.

Indiana University is an EEO/AA employer, M/F/D.