🚀 go-pugleaf

US-MD-Bethesda: Senior Associate/Scientist
To apply for this position, please visit this Website.
http://biotech.fyicenter.com/jobs/99894165_Senior_Associate_Scientist.html
To see other BioTech job opportunities, please visit http://biotech.fyicenter.com/
Date: 04-Nov-2008



Senior Associate/Scientist

Minimum Qualifications : MA/MBA with 13 - 15 years of experience OR
PhD with 8 - 10 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of
education and experience.

Responsibilities would include:

� Applying BCC skills to solve public health problems in areas such as
water/sanitation, reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis,
malaria, and avian influenza (40%) � Managing procurements for
research, advertising and promotion services (20%) � Managing project
budgets and deliverables (10%) � Providing BCC oversight and quality
assurance (10%) � Developing BCC skills in other staff members (10%) �
Contributing to new business development efforts (10%)

Approximately 30% international travel would be required.

Skills Prerequisites:

Masters Degree and 13- 15 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
combination of experience and education. Must demonstrate expertise in
applying behavior change theories and models to solve complex public
health problems. In addition we are seeking candidates who have:

� Ability to apply BCC principles to areas beyond public health �
Proven track record designing, implementing and evaluating behavior
change strategies in developing country settings using mass media,
community level channels and interpersonal communication. Information
communication and technology expertise [e.g. handheld devices, web-
based channels] preferred � Ability to conduct BCC needs assessments,
contract with support agencies such as research companies and
advertising agencies, coordinate BCC plans/ strategies with multiple
stakeholders � Experience working/living in developing country
environments; Africa and Asia experience preferred � Fluency in
English and at least one other language (Hindi or Arabic preferred)



Thank you,
BioTech FYI Center
http://biotech.fyicenter.com/