Chair of the Early Career Network (ECN) Committee

Description: 

The focus of this portfolio is to promote engagement from early career researchers (I.e., <7 years post-PhD) in ISPAH. This is to be done through the biennial meeting, webinars, and other initiatives throughout the year and with a team of individuals representing each WHO region through monthly meetings.  

Roles:

• Oversee and coordinate ISPAH Early Career Network activities
• Develop an ECN Workplan for approval by the board in advance of the AGM
• Liaise with the ISPAH Executive and other ISPAH Board members on early career opportunities and actions as required
• Recruit and maintain records of ECN steering committee and membership
• Recruit and coordinate ISPAH membership into the ECN
• Coordinate early career-related communications in conjunction with the ISPAH Communications Committee as needed
• Liaise with the ISPAH Communication Committee to provide communications to ECN members
• Coordinate ECN activities at the biennial ISPAH Congress
• Coordinate webinars and professional development opportunities for ECN members throughout the calendar year
• Collaborate with the Low- and Middle-Income Countries Council (LMIC) and other councils, to enhance cross-organization engagement
• Provide reports (written/verbal) on ISPAH Early Career Network activities/ issues at ISPAH Board meetings and the AGM
• Planning for succession and identifying new ECN leadership and committee members

Requirements:

• Strong leadership qualities and an ability to engage a diverse group of professionals 
• Organizational skills to prepare meeting agendas and delegate action items 
• Strong communication skills that are responsive but also authoritative so decisions can be made in a timely manner 
• Listening skills needed to listen to ideas of ECN members and carry out actions based on needs