Informatics Branch Chief

DescriptionThe Arnhold Institute for Global Health at Mount Sinai and the Department of Global Health and Health System Design is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as the In-Country Executive Director for the AMPATH Nepal partnership. Based in Dhulikhel, Nepal, the In-Country Executive Director for AMPATH Nepal provides strategic, operational, and partnership leadership for the replication of the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) with our partners at Dhulikhel Hospital (DH), Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Mount Sinai, and the AMPATH Global Consortium. Together with our partners and Institute leadership, the In-Country Executive Director will work to advance our strategic priorities for the AMPATH Nepal partnership, expand resources, funding, and infrastructure to achieve program objectives, grow care, education, and research engagement, and work to advance and strengthen care systems to address community health needs and priorities in Nepal. Serving as the primary in-country lead, the In-Country Executive Director will work to advance integrated programs in clinical care, education, and research. Working closely with Mount Sinai Departmental leadership, Nepalese institutional partners—including Dhulikhel Hospital and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences—and the broader AMPATH Consortium, the Executive Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and periodically updating the AMPATH Nepal strategic plan and priorities. The role focuses on building and sustaining high-impact, bi-directional partnerships; expanding faculty and trainee engagement; and fostering a coordinated, long-term platform for global health collaboration aligned with AMPATH’s principles and values. In alignment with these values, the Executive Director is expected to advance initiatives that improve clinical care and access to care, supported by mutually beneficial, collaborative research and educational opportunities. In addition to partnership development, the In-Country Executive Director oversees program execution, resource development, and operational compliance across U.supervising and mentoring faculty, staff, and trainees; implementing partnership agreements; and overseeing administrative, budgetary, and operational program implementation in Nepal. The role also encompasses leadership in grant development and the design and oversight of trainee exchanges and educational initiatives. The In-Country Executive Director is accountable for tracking and reporting on key performance metrics—including funding, participation, scholarly output, and care impact—and for leading annual planning and budgeting processes to support the continued growth and effectiveness of Mount Sinai’s global health efforts in Nepal.Highly competitive candidates will have a clinical care background focused on delivering care in low-resource settings to underserved communities. The selected candidate will be appointed as faculty in the Department of Global Health and Health System Design at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Candidates with multiple clinical and/or academic specialties will also be considered for joint primary or secondary faculty appointment in relevant clinical and/or academic departments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Faculty rank will be commensurate with the individual’s qualifications and the duration of their commitment.ResponsibilitiesPartnership Development & Administration (45% FTE*)Leads the development and implementation of Mount Sinai’s programs and strategy to support the Mount Sinai-led AMPATH Nepal partnership, on the ground in Nepal and in collaboration with Departmental leadership and Nepalese counterparts. Collaborates with the Director of Operations and Global Partnership Development, Mount Sinai’s Fund Development Team, Nepalese counterparts, and program staff, to develop and implement a resource development strategy to ensure AMPATH Nepal has the resources, funding, and support to achieve its strategic goals and objectives and sustain the partnership.Convenes regular meetings of stakeholders engaged in care, research, and education activities through the Nepal partnership with the goals of:

Strengthening Mount Sinai faculty and trainee collaborative engagements with our partners in Nepal;Growing a cadre of Nepal-focused global health faculty to support global health care, education, and research engagements in Nepal;Establishing a coordinated strategy for long-term engagement with Nepalese partners consistent with the AMPATH partnership model, principles, and values; and Fostering collaboration among Mount Sinai, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, the AMPATH Consortium, and community and government partners to support care, education, implementation research, and health program development.Supervises and mentors Mount Sinai and AMPATH Consortium in-country clinical and academic leads, faculty, students, staff, and other AMPATH or Mount Sinai personnel engaged in Mount Sinai-led AMPATH Nepal partnership activities in Nepal.Ensures compliance with applicable institutional policies, government regulations, partner expectations, and operational standards.Ensures all necessary partnership agreements/MOUs are in-place with partners in Nepal, Mount Sinai, and the AMPATH ConsortiumIn alignment with the AMPATH Nepal Emergency Response Plan, serves as primary contact in the event of an emergency, supports emergency response training and preparedness for in-country team, and oversees management of emergency preparednessOversees annual planning, budgeting, and reporting for the AMPATH Nepal Partnership teamParticipate in relevant AMPATH leadership meetings as the in-country consortium lead. Establishes, develops, and maintains partnerships with internal and external program stakeholders to support and facilitate the successful implementation of program objectives.Provides leadership to the AMPATH Nepal partnership team guiding program implementation and providing clarity on program priorities, deliverables, and timelines.Oversees the management and implementation of program budgets in Nepal including compliance and reporting.Ensures all program personnel understand their responsibility to operate in accordance with the Department and Institute’s vision, mission, and values, standards for equity, and policies and procedures, and ensures all program personnel fulfill their individual responsibilities for upholding these values, standards, and policies. Advises and supports the implementation of communications strategies for the AMPATH Nepal Partnership including the development of program reports, marketing materials, and materials used for outreach and program implementation.Manages direct reports ensuring individual performance goals and responsibilities are met.Advises executive leadership on in-country strategy, operations, security, and other strategic considerations critical to achieving program objectives.Clinical Service in Nepal (10% FTE)Supervise clinical officers, nurses, registrars, and fellows within host clinical department(s) at Dhulikhel Hospital or its clinical sites Provides relevant consultation to providers clinical sites.Teaching (10% FTE)In collaboration with the Director of Global Health Education, the Director of Operations and Global Partnership Development, relevant team leaders and other personnel, and Nepalese counterparts, oversees trainee rotations, bilateral exchanges, and in-country activitiesServe as visiting lecturer at Dhulikhel Hospital and/or Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences in host clinical or academic department(s), e.g. Supervise and mentor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai fellows, residents, and medical students on global health electives in Nepal.Oversees AMPATH Nepal’s orientation and scheduling of visiting Mount Sinai and AMPATH Consortium faculty and trainees.Participate in the call rotation alongside other AMPATH Nepal In-Country Leads, responding to trainee and other visitor issues that arise.Research & Scholarly Work (10% FTE)Develop a targeted area of scholarship (research, education, clinical, QI) in area of interest.Collaborate/consult Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, and AMPATH faculty on research, quality improvement, and program development projects.Clinical Service in New York (25% FTE):The AMPATH Nepal In-Country Executive Director will support up to 25% of their full-time effort through clinical service within the Mount Sinai Health System or one if its clinical partners in New York City. Appropriate alternative clinical opportunities within the Mount Sinai Health System or our NYC Health + Hospitals partner, Elmhurst Hospital, will be identified for candidates from other specialty backgrounds. A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading global health program implementation, clinical care delivery, health systems strengthening, health worker development, community-based health, health research, or other relevant global health programs in resource limited settings. Excellent management and communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural understanding, diplomacy and outreach skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with host partners, donors, and other stakeholdersStrong previous experience living and working on donor-funded health and development initiatives in South Asia strongly preferred. Strong language skills (preferably bilingual in English, Nepali, Hindi, or Bengali) preferredAbility to live and work in NepalQualificationsMedical (MD or equivalent), advanced graduate degree (Ph.D. or equivalent), or equivalent experience requiredFellowship training in a relevant medical specialty strongly preferredAdvanced degree (MPH, MSc) in public health or related field strongly preferredDemonstrated experience and understanding of health system and care delivery structures, academic medicine and research, program development, monitoring and evaluation, and systems strengthening and improvement is highly desiredDemonstrated experience teaching and training multidisciplinary learnersSalary & BenefitsCompensation range from 180K to 228K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)Salary Disclosure Information:

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.Application ProcessReview of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. edu with the subject line: “AMPATH Nepal In-Country Executive Director.”Who We AreAMPATH Nepal & Mount SinaiAMPATH Nepal, , is a collaboration between Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, and a global network of more than 15 academic health sciences institutions, led by Mount Sinai. Our partnership starts with the health and care priorities of the communities we serve and then does more. Expanded access to community-based care for noncommunicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancerSubspecialty care training and capacity development at Dhulikhel HospitalStronger women’s and children’s health services, including community-based cervical and breast cancer screeningsYouth-friendly care and clinical provider training through a growing network of adolescent-trained providers in schools and health clinicsShared research infrastructure to strengthen global clinical practice and health policyEducation exchange and training opportunities to expand mutual capacity in priority clinical areas like critical care, oncology, and neurologyThe Arnhold Institute for Global Health at Mount Sinai leads AMPATH the AMPATH Nepal Partnership on behalf of the AMPATH Consortium.Arnhold Institute for Global Health at Mount SinaiThe Arnhold Institute for Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai envisions a world where people in every community have access to high-quality health care. We build enduring global partnerships to improve health. At the Arnhold Institute for Global Health, we strengthen health systems, educate the next generation of global health leaders, and generate research that improves policy, practice, and care. We work across five global strategic partnerships in Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Nepal, and New York City. By partnering with health systems, governments, academic institutions, private sector companies, and leading community-based organizations, we maximize impact and help communities become healthier and stronger.Contact UsArnhold Institute for Global HealthIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiOne Gustave L. edu*Full Time Effort Percentages are approximate. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. 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