Program Administrator, YSPH

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The Obesity, Lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations (OLaGA; n. ‘life’ in Samoan)) research group conducts public health research focused on the prevention and treatment of obesity and related chronic conditions among Pacific Islanders. Goals of the research group are to conduct high quality epidemiological research that can serve as an evidence base for practice and policy, to develop and rigorously test interventions to prevent obesity and associated disease, and to build community partnerships for capacity building.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Hawley, the American Samoa Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the OLaGA research group’s ongoing public health projects in American Samoa. The current portfolio includes:

• GROW (Gestational Diabetes and Related Outcomes among American Samoan Women). This new five-year study will follow 350 women from early pregnancy to 18-months postpartum with the goal of understanding risk factors for gestational diabetes and the impacts of gestational diabetes on maternal and child health.

• TAUSI MATUA. A family-based diabetes intervention that enrolls adolescents and their family members with diabetes and teaches prevention and management techniques.

• STRONG FAMILIES. Development and early implementation of an adolescent mental health intervention that engages families in skills-based training.

• HOPE (Health Outcomes in Pregnancy and Early Childhood). This study recruits women in late pregnancy and follows the health of their children during the first six months of life.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the American Samoa research site for successful implementation of all research programs. Including oversight of project financial resources (grants management).

• Oversight of all American Samoa-based project staff, ensuring compliance with training and appropriate project delivery.

• Leads effective communications and logistics with faculty, partners and Yale office as required. This includes frequent, clear and direct communication with all parties to ensure smooth management and implementation of all projects.

• Develop and manage program timelines and schedules to guide the work of faculty, staff and partners; ensure that key milestones are being met.

• Advise the Principal Investigator on overall progress of programs, anticipate potential problems, and recommend changes to meet objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with faculty, partners, and students, and facilitate connections to appropriate resources.

• Participate in data collection and program evaluations as needed, draft reports, manuscripts, and other communication materials as needed.

• Maintaining key stakeholder relationships (scheduling and participating in regular meetings, communicating key research findings) and promoting program activities locally.

• Assisting Dr. Hawley with identifying local funding to continue/expand program activities.

1. Demonstrated project management and/or research administration experience Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across professional, geographic, and cultural boundaries.

2. Proven experience implementing global health projects in the field. Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with some ambiguity;
Flexibility and ability…