Note: This is a 60%, 1 year contract flexible (onsite/offsite). We offer full-benefits (medical, dental, vision) & retirement & pension plan.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.

The Project Coordinator (PC) will work within UCSF’s Institute of Global Health Sciences’ Center for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (CPPR) on a growing set of activities focused on expanding CPPR’s portfolio within Latin America (LA). Responsibilities of the PC will include stakeholder engagement, project management, business development, and data analysis. The PC will work with Senior IGHS and CPPR staff on day-to-day programming and operations planning and will have the opportunity to organize and attend leadership meetings, seminars, and special programs. The PC will rely on their communications, critical thinking, research design and administration and, other skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to global health leadership and effective pandemic response.

The PC’s portfolio of work will depend on the growth and expansion of CPPR’s LA portfolio; however, the PC will initially play a key role in two projects:

1. ENLACE—a CDC-funded project in Mexico aimed at enhancing surveillance for infectious diseases of binational interest, improve laboratory data reporting capacity, strengthen binational outbreak response, and assess programs and systems for better bilateral response strategies to vital public health events;

2. Improving the health of migrants at the US-Mexico border, specifically providing access to maternal and reproductive health care, critical preventive care, and mental health care.

In close collaboration with CPPR leadership and technical leads, the PC will be responsible for initiating collaborations with key partners and stakeholders, creating work plans, tracking and reporting out deliverables across both projects. Working with CPPR’s management and operations leads, the PC will support budget and operations plans for the initial 6-12 months of activities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $116,700 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF’s Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy. We work in more than 50 countries and partner with academic centers, international organizations, ministries of health, private industries and others to effectively deliver UCSF’s promise of advancing health worldwide. https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/

IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
3+ years of directly relevant experience
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
Analytical / problem-solving skills
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Global Health and/or equivalent experience /training
Strong policy analysis techniques.
Demonstrated experience in global health policy analysis, development, and leadership
Demonstrated experience in pandemic preparedness efforts within Latin America
Proficient in written and spoken Spanish

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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