Nov. 9, 2023
Associate Scientific Director, Policy and Partnerships, Centre for Health Policy
The O’Brien Institute for Public Health invites applications for the position of Associate Scientific Director, Policy and Partnerships (0.2 FTE). This leadership position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to use research and innovation to advance the Institute’s Thought Leadership goal, including health in all policies within the Centre for Health Policy. The successful candidate will be an active member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, and have formal training in health systems or population health research methods (PhD or professional degree (e.g., MD, JD). Formal research training, experience leading impactful health policy-related research initiatives (research on health policy or research that informs health policy) and demonstrated leadership skills are required. A track record of team leadership, community partnerships, Tri-Council funding as a nominated principal applicant, dissemination of findings to local, national and international audiences and knowledge exchange to improve health policy are important. Duties with this position include advancing the strategic direction for the Centre, developing structures to foster the Centre’s success, and building collaborations across partner organizations.
A further description of the qualifications and responsibilities is provided in the attached Associate Scientific Director, Policy and Partnerships Job Profile.
The successful candidate will join the Directorship of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health and assume leadership of its Centre for Health Policy. The successful candidate would commence this role on January 1, 2024 or a mutually agreed upon date.
The O’Brien Institute is committed to equity and values diversity in expertise, experience, and career stage among others in its hiring practices.
Please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae by December 1, to:
Leslie Campbell, Administrative Coordinator