ICAP at Columbia University is an international, non-profit organization situated at Columbia University in New York. ICAP is Empowering Health Around the World and works in over 30 countries.

The New York City Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), situated within ICAP, is a landmark initiative designed to help prepare NYC for future public health threats – from infectious diseases to climate-related health emergencies – by advancing racial equity and elevating NYC as a model of public health preparedness across the globe.

PRI is bidding for a 12-month contract to develop a 5-year regional workplan for Region 2 (New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) to establish a regional center for public health emergency preparedness and response (CPHEPR). If awarded, this contract will entail 1) establishing and coordinating a CPHEPR regional coordinating body (RCB) to develop a five-year work plan that details the evidence-based strategies and interventions (EBSI) that will need to be implemented to improve public health (PH) preparedness and response within targeted regional focus areas and priorities; and 2) establishing and coordinating a community of practice (CoP) to plan for and develop a regional data ecosystem model.

PRI is seeking a temporary (12 months), full time Senior Program/Project Manager (SPM) to provide program implementation and project management support for this contract. Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Program Manager will ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. This will include overall program management, back-stopping, and providing expert guidance to monitor and evaluate the performance of the project. Please see the job summary for more details and qualifications for this position.

To see full job description, click  JD SENIOR PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER.docx

Only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.

The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.