Program Director I — HIV & Public Health (Hybrid)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a PROGRAM DIRECTOR I to oversee day-to-day operations of a HIV/HCV-related research and public health program. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating implementation with partners, and leading study protocols, IRB submissions, and grant work.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and writing skills, with collaboration across investigators, healthcare systems, community partners, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field and three years of related experience required.
• Masters degree or higher preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operations of a small programmatic function.
• Independently designs, develops and administers program content; establishes objectives.
• Manages program fiscal operations.
• Supervises staff engaged in program activities.
• Direct and manage project implementation across multiple projects and partners.
• Mentor, train and evaluate project personnel; foster a high-performing team.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables and communication among investigators and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare systems, community orgs and agencies.
• Lead development of study protocols, SOPs, training materials, and documentation.
• Prepare study protocols and IRB submissions; lead grant applications and reports.
• Monitor project performance and support evaluation and quality improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Grant writing

Written communication

Public speaking

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelors degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a PROGRAM DIRECTOR I to oversee day-to-day operations of a HIV/HCV-related research and public health program. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating implementation with partners, and leading study protocols, IRB submissions, and grant work.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and writing skills, with collaboration across investigators, healthcare systems, community partners, and government agencies.