Description

Position Overview

The ODWD Director (1) serves as the focal point for the Institute’s efforts to foster research to understand and eliminate mental health disparities among racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minority populations and other underserved or vulnerable groups; (2) implements strategic plans to improve the effectiveness of NIMH disparities research activities and diversity training programs; (3) promotes and facilitates the development and maintenance of a diverse and inclusive biomedical research workforce through innovative approaches; (4) oversees and coordinates NIMH policies related to extramural diversity activities, research
training programs, and workforce development efforts; and, (5) collaborates with NIH, DHHS, and other agencies, as well as the extramural scientific community, on these matters. The ODWD Director will provide effective leadership in developing and implementing scientific policies and research initiatives that aim to reduce mental health  disparities and advance equity in mental health interventions, ser-vices, and outcomes. In addition, the Director will increase scientific attention to mental health disparities experienced by women as well as persons living in rural areas. Applicants should be capable of managing interdisciplinary staff with a variety of backgrounds and interests to generate a work environment that is  cooperative and productive.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline and be a recognized leader in the field of mental health disparities research and/or rural mental health. Experience in developing and maintaining a diverse workforce is desirable. As a scientific leader, the ODWD Director is expected to recognize promising opportunities for aligning NIMH health disparities initiatives with those of other Institutes or agencies. To be successful in building and managing this diverse portfolio of research, the incumbent must be knowledgeable about population specific needs as well as scientific opportunities for reducing health disparities and improving population health overall. Applicants must be able to prioritize scientific efforts related to heath disparities research and manage these activities within an annual budget. This requires frequent evaluation of program priorities, and occasionally changing tacticsto maximize 
funding opportunities, especially when outside resources become available for co-funding or cost-sharing. The incumbent must provide executive leadership and 
possess superior communication skills to effectively and appropriately present information to the public and other stakeholders, including NIH, DHHS, and Congressional staff, on health disparities among racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minority populations, women, those residingin rural areas, and other disadvantaged groups, on ways to resolve these inequities.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted between May 17, 2021 and June 29, 2021. Applications must include CV and a letter of
intent including a mission statement and/or vision for the position. Please send these materials to
NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov. Contact Melissa Kopyto at melissa.kopyto@nih.gov or (301) 827-2862 with any questions.

The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers