International Society for Disease Surveillance

Job Opening: Executive Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LOCATION:

Boston, Massachusetts

 

SUMMARY: 

The Executive Director of the International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the society and provides leadership and direction for ISDS in collaboration with the Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is responsible for overall strategic planning, setting annual goals and objectives, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors as well as administrative management of the Society. The Executive Director reports to the ISDS Board President and Executive Committee.

The Executive Director is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing policies and programs which support the ongoing work of the Society. The Society’s work is primarily organized through the activities of specific committees, including: Public Health Practice, Education and Training, Research, and Global Outreach.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Leads, motivates and develops staff in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the Society.
  • Acts as a key spokesperson and chief advocate for the mission and goals of the Society.
  • Serves as the liaison with other organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PHII, NACCHO, State and Local Health Departments, and foundations and other funders. .
  • Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Directors in setting policies consistent with the mission of the Society.
  • Responsible for providing information, advice, and counsel to the President of the Board, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization..
  • Responsible for support of all activities associated with the Board of Directors, including staffing for all Board and Committee meetings, meeting schedules, locations, agenda development, and meeting materials.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and accomplishment of the annual work plan of the corporation as approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Responsible for administration of overall operation of the corporation, including: reviewing and evaluating the results of program activities, ensuring that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled; allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency; developing organizational and administrative policies and program objectives for Board consideration.
  • Responsible for the financial management of the Society, including the development and implementation of the annual budget.
  • Responsible for all fund development activities, including grant proposal writing, cultivation and stewardship of funders, development of membership services, and identifying new resources.  Actively seeks and maintains a diverse funding base of members, businesses, foundation and government sources.
  • Responsible for administration of all  program services including contract negotiation; oversight of contracts and subcontracts, grant contracts and reporting and any other contracted work as needed to meet program goals and objectives.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: 

Supervises all staff, contractors and consultants.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing  work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Attainment of an MPH, MBA or other equivalent advanced degree in a related field and seven years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in the area of Public Health, at least five of which  have been in a supervisory capacity.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; efficiently respond to questions from membership, staff and members of the community; communicate effectively in both written and oral form; and, effectively present information to membership, top management, public group, and/or board of directors.

 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies; and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of research grant administration, contract administration and negotiation, public health administration, community organization, fiscal and organizational management, principles and practices of marketing and public relations.
  • Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; negotiate and administer contracts; work with public health agencies, commercial vendors, government agencies, community groups and other organizations as necessary; communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, salary expectations and a CV to Barbara Honthumb via email or fax (781.416.8156).