Oct. 2, 2023
Associate Scientific Director – Population Health
The O’Brien Institute for Public Health invites applications for the position of Associate Scientific Director – Population Health (0.2 FTE). This leadership position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to use research and innovation to advance population health and the conditions that determine health. In alignment with the Institute's Strategic Plan, areas of focus are Equity, including the new Health Equity Hub, and Prevention. The successful candidate will be an active member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, have formal training in population health research methods (PhD or MD plus formal research training), experience leading impactful population health research initiatives, and demonstrated leadership skills. A track record of community partnerships, Tri-Council funding as a nominated principal applicant, dissemination of findings to local, national and international audiences and knowledge exchange to improve population health are important. Duties with this position include, but are not limited to, implementing the strategic priorities in population health research for the Institute that include fostering innovations, research and scholarship initiatives including catalyst, operating and team grants and building strategic links between the Institute and partner organizations.
A further description of the qualifications and responsibilities is provided in the attached Associate Scientific Director – Population Health Terms of Reference.
The successful candidate will assume leadership of the Institute’s Population Health programs and initiatives. Ideally, the successful candidate would commence this role in January, 2024.
The O’Brien Institute values diversity of expertise, experience and career stage among others in its hiring practices.
Please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae by November 1, 2023, to:
Leslie Campbell, Administrative Coordinator