KERY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the planning, development and implementation of services that support a large and complex public health program or of several smaller programs. Develops and monitors program budgets that support multiple funding entities across the numerous Vaccine Safety Programs; and also supports multiple funding entities with fractional support of a given program. Implements short and long term goals and objectives for programs in collaboration with the Brighton Collaboration Director and Research Director. Oversees related special projects. May represent the program in various national and international settings. Collaborates with and supports the engagement of representatives from other organizations. Establishes and administers policies and procedures. Supervises staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.

LEADERSHIP:

Supports the Brighton Collaboration (BC) Director and Research Director in providing management to meet program mission and strategic objectives. Coordinates with the Center for Vaccine Equity (CVE) Director or Senior Deputy Director to assure that staffing, financial and business goals are met. In collaboration with the BC Director and Research Director, develops and executes administrative and financial strategic and operational plans for the vaccine safety program(s). Serves as a primary liaison with The Task Force for Global Health (TFGH) Integrated Program Services and related management functions including Communications, Human Resources, the Information Technology (IT) Department, Accounting, and Facilities. Provides oversight and direction to the Vaccine Safety Program including structuring and managing staff meetings and other staff events. Being one of the Vaccine Safety Program’s staff who may serve in rotation as a member of the TFGH Management Operations Committee, IT Governance Board, and Supervisor Community of Practice on behalf of the Vaccine Safety Program.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Implements management processes, procedures, and systems needed to assure activities operate smoothly. Manages the overall continuous quality improvement of the program by working closely with the BC Director and the Research Director. Along with the BC Communications Manager, manages the implementation of strategic, comprehensive, integrated communications plans for the Vaccine Safety Program staff and TFGH community. Successfully implements policies, and prepares reports, agendas, and other work products. Implements TFGH policies and standard operating procedures. Provides day-to-day management and operations support for program staff. May represent the collaboration on committees and at conferences and meetings.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

Provides support and supervisory oversight to direct reports including personnel that may be full-time staff, consultants, volunteers, and students; and assures they meet their performance goals and provide training and learning opportunities for career growth and development. Provides input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participates in staff recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention activities. Designs, maintains and provides timely access to up-to-date financial planning dashboards and performance measures and delivers regular financial reports and recommendations that enable the program leadership to have tactical oversight of the financial resources, staff, contractors, and materials needed. Manages the program’s grants received and payable, including planning, administering, and monitoring budgets and spending, as well as preparing and reviewing technical and financial reports. In collaboration with the BC Program Director and Research Director, provides guidance and recommendations for allocation of resources and the assignment of specific management roles across various Vaccine Safety Program projects. Responsible for working with program funders to ensure adequate financial and narrative reporting.