Director, Department of Tobacco Control

the mission of the international union against tuberculosis and lung disease (the union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. g. india. china).
liiase with bi (and other relevant donors) regadring current departmental initiatives and future funding opportunities.
provide clear and timely delegation of duties to optimise staff autonomy and efficiency while providing needed guidance and advice as required.donors and other agencies,
demonstrated ability to coordinate activities with officials from governments, ngos.
develop overall departmental viison for tobcaco conrtol activities (with input from internal and external stakeholders/partners).
knowledge and experience of tobcaco conrtol programs is essential.
develop and implement departmental strategic plan (with input from internal and external stakeholders/partners), ensuring overall technical quality of the union’s work in tobacco control.
undertake travel as required by the exigencies of the role, inclduing broader responsibilities to the unoin manaegment team.
strong background in strategic management.
demonstrated capacity to provide high quality program management.expertise, soluitons and support to address helath challenges in low- and middle- income populations,
our mission: the union brings innovation.
accountability…we are responsible stewards of resources and deliver on our commitments. .
perform other tasks as assigned by executive director/deputy executive director.
the union is seeking qualified candidates for the position of director, depatrment of tobacco control based at the union europe region office in edinburgh, scotland.
ensure appropriate evaluation of implementation of the overall strategic plan and specific sub-components, as well as other tobacco control activities undertaken by the union, as required.
ensure coordination and implementation of tobacco control activities of the union, in accordance with donor and country requirements.please send your resume/cv and cover letter by e-mail to hr@thenuion.org, if you are interested in applying.
ensure appropriate systems and resources in to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the depatrment.lung health and tuberuclosis), g. hiv.lung health and non-commuincable disaeses, its scietnific deparmtents foucs on tuberculosis, tobacco control and resaerch, hiv.
liiase cloesly with the department of finnace and develpoment regarding the department of tobacco control proejcts/budegts.cloisng date: 28 novmeber 2010.
our vision: health solutions for the poor. for more inforamtion viist our web site: www.theunion.org.
liaise cloesly with union cenrtes and offcies (e.including management of available discretionary funds,
oversee departmental budget.tact and initiative,
flexibility.
responsibilities:
oversee and coordinate activities of the department of tobacco control, including the union europe office.
solidarity…we stand together as one union to overcome the greatest challenges to improve health among the communities we serve. provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor, each department engages in research.
hire, train, procedures, and supervise management staff and technical consultants in the compliance with the union’s policies, applicable regulations and contractual obligations.
excellent oral and written communication skills.
represent the union at scientific meetings and on committees with external partners as assigned.
actively participate in the union management team.
our values:
quality…we deliver our services and products to the highest possible standards.
how to apply
the union is offering a competitive salary.
at least 10 years progressive relevant experience of running and or managing public health programs.
previous experience with an ngo or relevant international organisation.
independence…we maintain the freedom to pursue innovation and are guided by the best evidence to improve the health of the poor.
self-motivated with strong leadership and team-building skills.demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the organisation’s mission as well as an understanding of technical, policies and activities, operational,
lead the staff in managing and administering the department’s programs, and ethical issues.
strong organisational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
qualifications:
a doctoral degree in relevant field with public health background.
liaise closely with other technical departments (e.middle east, asia pacific, with nearly 10, the union has its headquarters in paris and regional and country offices serving the africa, north america and south-east asia regions, europe, 000 members and subscribers from 145 countries, latin america.