Head of Global Health Programmes – Part‑Time

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Head of Programmes for the CRADLE SMART initiative. This part-time role involves managing FCDO funded research programmes, ensuring compliance and successful delivery. Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in public health or a related field, extensive programmatic and operational management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a fixed-term contract until March 2028, emphasizing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in public health, global health, or related field.
• Extensive experience managing research programmes in development.
• Experience managing large research grants in multi-partner consortia.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and reporting on FCDO funded research programmes.
• Oversee budget spend and manage relationships with partners.
• Coordinate implementation teams to meet donor standards.

Skills

Programmatic management

Operational management

Excellent communication skills

Financial management

Grant compliance

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree in public health or related field

Job description

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Head of Programmes for the CRADLE SMART initiative. This part-time role involves managing FCDO funded research programmes, ensuring compliance and successful delivery. Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in public health or a related field, extensive programmatic and operational management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a fixed-term contract until March 2028, emphasizing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.