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Head of Social Determinants of Health (d/m/w) | Robert Koch Institute | April 9, 2025
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
📅 Application Deadline: April 9, 2025
🚀 Start Date: As soon as possible
📑 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: Up to E15 TVöD
About the Role
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is hiring a Head of the Social Determinants of Health Department within the Epidemiology and Health Monitoring Division. This leadership role involves managing a team of 15 researchers, shaping public health strategies, and guiding research on health inequalities and societal factors affecting health.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Lead and develop the research team, including budget and personnel management.
🔹 Oversee social epidemiological studies and health equity monitoring.
🔹 Drive cooperation with national and international partners.
🔹 Advise policymakers and health stakeholders.
🔹 Secure third-party funding for research projects.
Who Can Apply?
✔ Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
✔ PhD and additional qualifications in Public Health or Epidemiology.
✔ Extensive leadership experience in interdisciplinary teams.
✔ Strong expertise in epidemiology, health inequality, and scientific publishing.
✔ Proven success in acquiring competitive research funding.
✔ Language skills: German (C2), English (C1).
What We Offer
✅ Permanent position with flexible working hours.
✅ Up to 50% remote work.
✅ 30 vacation days + additional holidays.
✅ Professional development opportunities.
✅ Fitness programs & subsidized public transport ticket.
How to Apply
📩 Submit your application via Interamt (Job ID: 1273691 / Ref. 036/25) by April 9, 2025.
💻 Apply now: www.interamt.de
📅 Application Deadline: April 9, 2025
🚀 Start Date: As soon as possible
📑 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: Up to E15 TVöD
About the Role
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is hiring a Head of the Social Determinants of Health Department within the Epidemiology and Health Monitoring Division. This leadership role involves managing a team of 15 researchers, shaping public health strategies, and guiding research on health inequalities and societal factors affecting health.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Lead and develop the research team, including budget and personnel management.
🔹 Oversee social epidemiological studies and health equity monitoring.
🔹 Drive cooperation with national and international partners.
🔹 Advise policymakers and health stakeholders.
🔹 Secure third-party funding for research projects.
Who Can Apply?
✔ Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
✔ PhD and additional qualifications in Public Health or Epidemiology.
✔ Extensive leadership experience in interdisciplinary teams.
✔ Strong expertise in epidemiology, health inequality, and scientific publishing.
✔ Proven success in acquiring competitive research funding.
✔ Language skills: German (C2), English (C1).
What We Offer
✅ Permanent position with flexible working hours.
✅ Up to 50% remote work.
✅ 30 vacation days + additional holidays.
✅ Professional development opportunities.
✅ Fitness programs & subsidized public transport ticket.
How to Apply
📩 Submit your application via Interamt (Job ID: 1273691 / Ref. 036/25) by April 9, 2025.
💻 Apply now: www.interamt.de
| Item Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Offer | |
| Name of the institution | Robert Koch Institute | |
| Link job advertisement | https://jobs.rki.de/SharedDocs/stellenangebote/Webs/Karriere/DE/Stellenangebote/036-25_FG28_Leitung.html | |
| Website | https://interamt.de/koop/app/stelle?1&id=1273691 | |