PHF Science

Director

• The Director/ Kaihautū is the strategic leader of the Infectious Diseases Research Platform.
• Responsible for supporting the governance and oversight of the platform by ensuring the funder is regularly updated and maintaining confidence of the host and MBIE steering groups.
• Delivering the Platform plan with an emphasis on providing strategic leadership to the platform and its partners.
• Leading, developing and maintaining effective oversight of the Platform management (including responsibility for all staff and budget) and science quality.
• Maintaining strong engagement of key stakeholders including Te Tiriti partners, stakeholder networks, Māori providers and communities, and IDRP advisory groups.
• Involves travel within New Zealand to meet with relevant stakeholders and groups.

Director – Infectious Diseases Research