Senior Health Research Programs Director

RI Council 94

Rhode Island

Hybrid

USD 96,000 - 109,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking a Health Research Project Director to oversee the administration of health research projects, ensuring compliance with grants and contracts. The role requires designing projects, developing grant applications, and coordinating budgets and staff.

This is a senior non-union executive branch position with a standard 35-hour workweek. Responsibilities include coordinating with federal and state agencies, presenting findings, and leading professional staff

Qualifications

Requires doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social science research or a related field.
Extensive experience administering health research projects and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

Oversee administration of health research projects and ensure grant/contract compliance.
Develop project applications and design of health research projects.
Prepare research grant applications and monitor budgets and performance.
Coordinate activities with federal/state agencies and stakeholders.
Lead professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.