Satcher Health Leadership Institute Director
Morehouse School Of Medicine
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Procedure for Candidacy and Timeline
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Statement. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Mr. Anthony Villaverde, Director of Finance and Business Operations; copy Administrative Assistant, Ms. Ashley Watkins at: ashwatkins@msm.edu. The Satcher Health Leadership Institute can be reached at 404-756-5293.
Materials that must be mailed may be sent to:
Mr. Anthony Villaverde
Director of Finance and Business Operations
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
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About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !
Posting Number ACAD459
Job Title Satcher Health Leadership Institute Director
Position Title Satcher Health Leadership Institute Director
Position Type Faculty
Number of vacancies 1
Salary Commensurate with experience
Department Satcher Health Leadership Institute
Position Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for The Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s ( SHLI ) next Executive Director. The Institute was founded in 2006 by the 16th US Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher, who set it firmly on its course to be a leading transformative force for global health equity. SHLI seeks a visionary who will embody the Institute’s values and seeks to make a lasting contribution to enhancing health equity and ultimately eliminating health disparities.
Guided by the values and principles of diversity, integrity, trustworthiness, consensus building, prevention as a priority, and equal access to quality health care for all persons, SHLI has established multi-disciplinary research, innovative community-based programs, and strategies for informing health policy solutions.
Satcher Health Leadership Institute is unique because of three core concepts that are not central to other health leadership institutes. Specifically, SHLI prioritizes approaches to contribute to the elimination of health disparities by encouraging leadership among underrepresented minorities; working to develop replicable standards and strategies in health leadership; and promoting and fostering a diverse and inclusive health leadership network. The Institute is supported by a myriad of partners and collaborators that help to bolster our sustainability and success.
The Executive Director will come at a pivotal point in SHLI’s evolution. The Executive Director will help expand the Institute’s endowment, broaden its research and programs, work towards a global health equity agenda, and work in alignment with the new Global Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. MSM is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians and has been recognized as the top institution among US medical schools for its social mission. Faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy.
The ideal candidate will be a preeminent scholar, clinician, and/or practitioner in population health with a long track record of advancing health equity. Those with a broad background that has covered academia, health policy and practice, and a commitment to community engagement will be highly sought by the search committee. Candidates must be able to represent SHLI on an international stage and advance the institute’s mission, which includes securing extramural funding and philanthropic support. A terminal degree is required in addition to substantial leadership experience in a comparably complex environment.
Minimum Qualifications
· Minimum of an MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD or equivalent terminal degree in a field relevant to health, education, or related fields.
· Demonstrated work experience (10-15+ years) in fields relevant to the assigned responsibilities, especially organizational fiscal sustainability, as well as a broad, generalist background (e.g., academic, policy, practice experience) with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, and networking. Distinguished in relevant field or practice with a preference for expertise in population health.
· Evidence of effective work beyond areas of relevant field of practice and technical skills in one or more core programmatic areas that support the area/regional strategy.
· Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working successfully with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
· Demonstrated experience with health policy development and implementation.
· Proficiency advancing population health research, advocacy and/or practice, and the ability to advance a vision for advancing health equity globally.
· Track record or ability to attract significant extramural support, including federal, state, and local research grants and contracts, foundation programmatic funding, and philanthropic support.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Procedure for Candidacy and Timeline
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Statement. These materials should be sent electronically via e-mail to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Mr. Anthony Villaverde, Director of Finance and Business Operations; copy Administrative Assistant, Ms. Ashley Watkins at: ashwatkins@msm.edu. The Satcher Health Leadership Institute can be reached at 404-756-5293.
Materials that must be mailed may be sent to:
Mr. Anthony Villaverde
Director of Finance and Business Operations
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20702
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Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
The Role of the Executive Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute
The Institute’s Executive Director is responsible for executive leadership and actualization of SHLI’s vision and mission. This position provides an unparalleled opportunity for a visionary, experienced, nationally recognized health policy and health equity leader. The Executive Director will provide executive oversight of the conceptualization, planning, management, and execution of research, training, and programmatic work across SHLI , collaborating across Morehouse School of Medicine and with external stakeholders and partners. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and be responsible for the programmatic and financial sustainability of SHLI .
Position Accountabilities/Essential Functions
Institute Conceptualization
· Develop and implement the Institute’s strategic plan, which will be aligned with the MSM institutional strategic plan.
· Lead the development of programming efforts specific to Institute initiatives.
· Provide leadership and oversight for the development and integration of all aspects of macro and micro programming design, including idea generation, analysis and research, networking with key internal and external resources, advocacy, monitoring approach, and evaluation strategy.
· Contribute vision and current knowledge about trends, movements, and developing policies to stimulate appropriate programming directions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
· Ensure SHLI programmatic efforts are compatible with MSM’s mission, vision, and values.
· Bring a broad public health and social determinants of health lens to the programmatic and policy work of SHLI .
· Shape SHLI endeavors based on current social and economic factors that shape programming efforts.
Institute Leadership
+ Provide executive leadership over SHLI fundraising, sustainability, and expansion strategies, including the identification, development, and submission of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and major gifts.
+ Conduct leadership and vision for programmatic design and planning, management, and evaluation.
+ Serve as a SHLI ambassador among key internal and external partners and stakeholders while clearly articulating the institute’s mission and vision.
+ Articulate explicit change strategies and convene key stakeholders and intermediaries as appropriate.
+ Identify and examine the opportunities and challenges in coordinating and leveraging human and financial resources for grant making and change making, emphasizing implementation, outcomes, impact, while linking knowledge to practice and policy.
Institute Management/Coordination
· Oversee and support Institute-specific programs and program directors, leveraging SHLI core areas of strength and impact, including behavioral and mental, health system transformation, and political determinants of health.
· Forecast resource requirements related to planning and design work.
· Provide executive oversight and support to the SHLI leadership team to achieve the institute’s mission and goals, ensuring appropriate accountability, evaluation, and reporting.
· Lead all aspects of the grant-making process in consultation with MSM leadership, including screening, selecting, and recommending grants for funding; preparing funding documents; conducting site visits; ensuring completion of all aspects of knowledge management; managing and monitoring grant portfolio; and evaluating effectiveness.
· Expertly communicate with key internal and external stakeholders and intermediaries.
· Develop and maintain strategic relationships to leverage human and financial resources (internal and external) that support Institute directives.
· Provide an appropriate level of transparency through open communication, appropriate sharing of information, and conflict resolution both within core programmatic areas and across the organization.
· Form, manage, and support sub-teams consisting of diverse individuals/programs/skill sets to address core priority and core focus areas as appropriate.
· Appropriately and responsibly manage obligated allocations and resources, including executive oversight of all SHLI personnel and direct oversight of selected core/administrative personnel.
Opportunities for Leadership
Ensure Continued Growth and Sustainability
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute has become a leading voice for advancing health equity, and has seen tremendous growth in its staff, extramural funds, reach, and reputation. The transition in leadership to a new Executive Director will both test the institution and present new opportunities for expansion. The incoming Executive Director will work to envision a long-term growth strategy for receiving extramural grants and contracts. This will include providing the infrastructure, support, and mentorship needed for existing and new faculty to gain funding, promoting SHLI within the national and global health communities, and taking the lead on institutional and program grants.
The next Executive Director will also work to substantially increase the endowment for the Institute, which will require the energy and time needed to engage in direct fundraising. The Executive Director will have the benefit of working in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to identify and cultivate donors who resonate with SHLI’s mission. In addition, Dr. Satcher has made a personal commitment to continue to fundraise for SHLI and to work towards doubling the Institute’s endowment. With the transition in leadership, and given the success of past campaigns, there is a great opportunity for the next Executive Director to build on the Institute’s solid financial footing.
Assist in the Development of a New Global Health Equity and Health Justice Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine has created a new Global Health Equity Institute focused on increasing student participation in global health, facilitating scientific advances in low resource settings, and developing an Office of Global Policy and Government Relations. The next SHLI Executive Director will play a substantial role alongside other leaders in this alliance’s creation, helping to formulate its direction and mission, direct resources, align programs with SHLI , and work collaboratively on establishing a strong research footing for the institute. The alignment of SHLI and the new institute will have the potential to create a unique partnership which will be the driving force for developing learners and leaders to address global health equity.
Broaden the Reach and Scope of SHLI
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s success has been rooted in community partnerships and in advancing population and community health in its broadest terms – from improving health delivery systems to reducing incarcerations, strengthening parenting, training mayors on health policy, and addressing mental health in primary care settings, to name a few. The Executive Director acts as the common thread across all the Institute’s programs and should work to deepen the research and programmatic areas within SHLI’s existing Divisions and Centers. As is true with any institution that has a heavy reliance on soft money support, the Executive Director will need to keep abreast of funding trends and position the Institute to continue to lead the way in developing innovative, community-based initiatives.
The new Executive Director will help ensure the success of the Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity, established in 2015. In alignment with Morehouse School of Medicine’s global health efforts and SHLI’s vision to impact global health equity, the Executive Director will also have the opportunity to further the Institute’s reach internationally.
Enhance Scholarship and Build Collaborations
The Satcher Health Leadership Institute benefits from outstanding and committed faculty and staff who are leaders in their fields. At the same time, the bulk of SHLI’s extramural support has been programmatic based, and current faculty members are asked to wear many hats across SHLI and Morehouse School of Medicine. The Executive Director will work to enhance scholarship within the institute, not only to position faculty for success for competitive federal grants but also to help advance their academic careers.
SHLI is also a part of a vibrant school of medicine with partnerships across the region. The Executive Director has the opportunity to work with other MSM leaders to further enhance multi-disciplinary collaborations in research and programs. It will also be incumbent upon the Executive Director to strengthen existing relationships and forge new partnerships nationally and internationally.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
+ Professional License
+ ECFMG Certificate
+ Other Document
+ Medical License
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