Assistant Director- Mobile Health Map

Company Description

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Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

Job Description

The Assistant Director will play a critical role in expanding the impact and capacity of mobile health clinics across the U.S. by developing and executing programs that enhance mobile clinics’ ability to serve diverse communities. In close collaboration with the Executive Director and other staff, this person will lead Mobile Health Map including day-to-day operations and overall strategic development. This is a new role on a growing team that requires a relationship builder who can toggle easily between the big picture aims (i.e. strengthening the field of mobile healthcare, ensuring mobile clinics receive the support they need, etc.) and the practical hands-on work of delivering high quality tools and services (troubleshooting technology problems, managing staff and contractors, analyzing data, writing grant proposal and reports, presenting at conferences and webinars, etc.).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of Mobile Health Map, ensuring delivery of high-quality tools, resources, and services to mobile clinics across the U.S.
• Shape and guide the program’s long-term strategic direction, working with national workgroups and sector leaders to set priorities that strengthen the field.
• Develop, implement, and communicate organizational Revision 06.16.25 frameworks responding to emerging trends—such as federal policy shifts, rural health, or maternal health—ensuring programmatic agility and relevance.
• Act as principal driver in the identification, design, and execution of new initiatives; draft program proposals, case studies, statements of work (SOWs), and lead grant-writing efforts.
• Serve as an organizational ambassador in national alliances, coalitions, and policy forums—including serving on national workgroups alongside prominent public health leaders.
• Present key findings, innovations, and research through conferences, webinars, and advisory panels; co-author reports, toolkits, manuscripts, blog posts, and public presentations.
• Lead sector-wide outreach and advocacy efforts; build and strengthen high-value partnerships with universities, public health organizations, funders, policymakers, and health systems.
• Lead development and fulfillment of contracts and grant agreements, including serving as Principal Investigator (PI) on designated sponsored projects (via special exception processes).
• Create project budgets, develop and monitor deliverables, and oversee all reporting and compliance requirements.
• Foster the development of new funding streams and strategic business growth opportunities, managing funder relationships throughout the lifecycle.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional growth of staff, students, and volunteers; cultivate a high-performing, collaborative, and equity driven team culture. Lead and coordinate with external contractors and vendors (e.g., web developers, data scientists), managing scopes of work, budgets, and timelines.
• Set clear expectations and maintain accountability for quality, efficiency, and project delivery.
• Lead development and deployment of toolkits, online resources, guides, and dashboards tailored to the needs of diverse mobile health programs.
• Use data-driven insights to inform programmatic and strategic decisions, supporting continuous improvement and sector-wide impact.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in public health or related field and at least ten years of professional experience working with public health or healthcare organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of health equity.
• Expertise in health program planning, evaluation, and quantitative data analysis.
• Proven track record in relationship management, including building and nurturing partnerships to achieve shared objectives.
• Exceptional manager of people, adept at building rapport, providing clear and consistent feedback, and effectively managing conflict and performance issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, capable of adjusting messaging for diverse platforms and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to quickly learn and effectively use new software (e.g., WordPress, Zoom, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Slack). Experience with one or more statistical software packages such a R or SPSS.

Additional Information

• Term: This is a term position with an end date of December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Credit
• Other Information: Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

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