INDEPTH

An International Network of field sites with continuous Demographic
Evaluation of Populations and Their Health in developing countries

INDEPTH is dedicated to the identification of critical developing
world health and social issues, the coordination of cross-site, lon-
gitudinal studies and interventions to address these issues, and the
translation of research findings into improved health and social pol-
icy and practice.

INDEPTH is a non-profit international health, population and social
research organization with a Secretariat based in Accra, Ghana. The
network currently includes 28 member demographic surveillance system
(DSS) sites located across Africa and Asia.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Duties/Functions

The Executive Director of INDEPTH will contribute leadership to net-
work efforts and is responsible for the ongoing management and devel-
opment of the INDEPTH network. She/he is accountable to the Board of
Trustees of INDEPTH. Primary responsibilities include:

* Managing INDEPTH's projects, resources and budgets on behalf of the
Chair and Board of Trustees, including
- managing full-time Secretariat personnel and overseeing financial
matters, information technology, external relations and communica-
tions, and other administrative functions

* Developing and implementing new strategies to
- enhance network visibility
- improve site capabilities, and
- facilitate collaborative efforts with complementary organizations

* Ensuring the initiation and completion of network-level (i.e.,
cross-site) research, including both
- prioritizing projects and opportunities, and
- optimizing site participation

* Coordinating fund-raising activities for the INDEPTH network

* Regular reporting on the status of the INDEPTH network and its re-
search program to the Board of Trustees and INDEPTH members

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree in epidemiol-
ogy, demography, public health or a related field, with several years
of progressively responsible post-graduate experience in a relevant
research institution or international organization. He or she will
have a demonstrated track record of successful project completion
within the developing world, demonstrated leadership skills, analytic
skills, management capability and credibility with scientists and the
donor community. Previous fundraising experience and a working knowl-
edge of the challenges faced by demographic surveillance sites is
preferred. The Executive Director will establish a close working re-
lationship with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, working together
to further develop the network.

The position will pay a salary P5 (UN with comparable benefits). The
initial tenure of the position is three years. The position is avail-
able immediately.

The Executive Director will be based in Accra, Ghana and the position
requires fluency in English. Proficiency in French is a useful asset.
Nationals from sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia are preferred.

Qualified applicants are requested to send (via mail, fax or e-mail)
a cover letter and curriculum vitae, together with the names, ad-
dresses and contact information (telephone, fax and e-mail) of three
references to:

Professor Steve Tollman
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Attention: Ms. Zahira Seedat
School of Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand
7 York Road
Parktown, Johannesburg 2193
South Africa
Tel: +27-11-717-2606
Fax: +27-11-717-2084
mailto:[email protected]

Closing date for applications is 25th February 2002.

Interviews of short listed applicants will be conducted in London, UK
on Sunday March 3, 2002

Confidential enquiries can be addressed to Professor Steve Tollman
using the above contact information.

For additional information and other position vacancies, visit our
website:
http://www.indepth-network.net