Health Programs Officer

Responsibilities 

• Manage aspects of the Health Programs, including supporting and implementing current and new programs in the health portfolio, and tracking program progress 
• Coordinate development and management of work plans for on-going health projects 
• Support recruitment and selection of health fellows and scholarship recipients, orientation and training, and program execution 
• Write and prepare program reports, briefs, presentations, and papers, including English to Chinese and Chinese to English translation and interpretation 
• Prepare financial materials and documentation for budgets, grants and reports, and submit payment vouchers for disbursement 
• Maintain and update content on the Yale-China Health Programs website, including writing up summaries of events, and paying attention to visual presentation 
• Plan meetings and other events with Yale-China partners in the US and in China, and make travel plans and logistical arrangements related to such events 
• Review Chinese health services and policy related to the health missions of the Association 
• Travel to China 2-4 times a year to meet with partners and implement programs 
• Perform other duties as needed 

Basic Qualifications 

• 5+ years of work experience in a health-related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered 
• US permanent work authorization required (citizen or Green Card holder) 
• Chinese language skills, both oral and written and used in a professional setting, required 

PLEASE NOTE: Short-listed candidates may be interviewed in Chinese to verify level of fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese. 

Additional Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree in related discipline; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred 
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese; outstanding written and verbal communication skills 
• Understanding of key issues in rural health, public health, and the health systems of China 
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, including the ability to understand and work well in Chinese and US health systems and academic settings in the health professions 
• Excellent judgment and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 
• Flexible, respectful and collaborative work style 
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to pay keen attention to details; ability to handle multiple tasks, demands and deadlines; ability to be proactive, take initiative, and plan ahead to independently complete projects 
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Salesforce, and telecommunications technologies 

Salary commensurate with experience; Yale University benefits apply. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to health@yalechina.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final candidacy is conditioned upon successfully passing a complete background and reference check.