[visionlist] CNIB Director of Research position in Toronto, ON

[Jacqueline Mein]

Director of Research

CNIB 

 

Founded in 1918, CNIB is a nationwide, community-based, registered
charity committed to research, public education and the vision health of
all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary to enjoy
a good quality of life while living with vision loss. 

 

CNIB supports research to advance knowledge in the field of 

vision health. Our research program funds projects that focus on ways to
cure, treat and prevent eye disease, and improve the quality of life for
people living with vision loss. Our aim is to ensure the development of
ongoing, evidence-based program improvements at CNIB and to provide the
essential research data that is necessary for developing and influencing
public policy initiatives. 

 

CNIB is currently recruiting candidates for the position of Director of
Research based in the CNIB Centre in Toronto. The successful applicant
will lead a dynamic research enterprise to enhance CNIB's international
reputation for advancing the knowledge base that underpins the provision
of treatments and services, as well as the translation of research into
the continuing improvement of programs, services, and social policy to
benefit persons living with vision loss.  

 

As our research enterprise is in an exciting growth phase, the
successful candidate will have the responsibility for budgeting and
developing a strategic plan that includes describing how CNIB's
resources can be used to achieve high-impact results.  This includes
advising on how client data management systems can support research.
S/he will develop policies and procedures for managing the research
operations of CNIB, including the research grants and fellowship
training programs of the CNIB Baker Foundation for Vision Research that
focus on causes and prevention of blindness.  

 

S/he will report directly and solely to the President and be a member of
the senior management team.  S/he will liaise appropriately with the
Research Committee of the national CNIB Board and assist it in meeting
its mandate.  S/he will broaden and strengthen CNIB's partnerships with
allied agencies, governments, the corporate sector, philanthropic
organizations and academic institutions.  With a demonstrated passion
for vision research and its translation, s/he will conduct, direct,
supervise and coordinate all research activities.  S/he will help ensure
CNIB's commitment to a culture of research excellence.  

 

This position requires a person who (1) holds a Doctorate or equivalent
in a field or discipline relevant for vision research; (2) has a
distinguished record of achievement and leadership in research and
administration; (3) has significant experience in dealing with
government research funding agencies; and (4) will be an enthusiastic
and energetic leader of research initiatives within the CNIB.  The
successful applicant's strong interpersonal, organizational and
strategic planning skills allow him or her to work effectively with a
broad range of vision care and rehabilitation professionals, volunteers
and academic colleagues, and manage the multiple demands of the
fast-paced, competitive environment for research in Canada.

 

This is a full-time position.  The start date and salary are negotiable.

 

Interested applicants should forward a copy of their CV and names of
three references by November 30, 2006 to:

 

Ms. Barbara Marjeram

Executive Director

CNIB Baker Foundation for Vision Research

1929 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario  M4G 3E8

barbara.marjeram at cnib.ca <mailto:barbara.marjeram at cnib.ca> 

 



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