United Nations University Director (D-1 Level), UNU-International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH)

The UNU is the academic arm of the United Nations system. Its mission is to contribute through collaborative research and postgraduate education, dissemination of knowledge and advisory services, to e orts to resolve the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The University functions as a think tank for the United Nations system and for UN Member States providing knowledge-based policy advice.

DIRECTOR (D-1 LEVEL)
UNU-INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (UNU-IIGH)
(DUTY STATION: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

The UNU-IIGH Director serves as the Chief Academic and Administrative O fficer of the Institute and has overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the Institute under the direction of the Rector of the UNU.

Quali cations: A Doctorate in the eld of Health Systems and Policies, Public Health, Epidemiology or other health-related discipline. Strong research background and publications in areas related to emerging problems in public health such as non-communicable diseases, including global mental health; expertise related to tele-health and e-health issues highly desirable. A proven record of e ffective leadership and management experience at a Senior level in Academic or Research Institutions.

Experience: Candidates should possess excellent communication skills with fluency in English and at least one other offi cial language of the United Nations.

Applications from suitably quali ed women candidates are particularly encouraged. 

CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2012

Please visit http://unu.edu/about/hr for the full job description, requirements and application procedures. Application by email is highly encouraged.