Director of the Institute of Public Health

Rīga Stradiņš University invites you to apply for the position of Director of the Institute of Public Health – a strategic and significant role in shaping the University’s academic and research activities.

The Institute of Public Health is the leading RSU unit in the field of public health and health care. It ensures the implementation of study courses, performs scientific and methodological work, as well as makes a significant contribution to the development of public health policy and practice in Latvia and internationally.

We seek a professional, collaborative leader with experience in research and strategic management who is able to ensure the scientific excellence of the Institute, develop international cooperation, and promote the sustainable development of the public health sector.
 

Description of duties

• Plan, establish and manage the structure and day-to-day operation of the Institute of Public Health, ensuring effective organisation of administrative and academic processes
• Develop the research programme and academic activities of the Institute in accordance with RSU Development Strategy
• Attract research funding for the operation of the Institute, plan and monitor the Institute’s budget and use of resources
• Ensure the development of the Institute’s infrastructure and its accessibility to RSU departments and research teams
• Attract funding for scientific activities from various national and international funding programmes
• Coordinate and manage scientific research in public health and related fields, including sports science, within national and international research programmes
• Represent RSU and the Institute in national and international organisations and networks related to their activities
• Promote the professional development and continuity of the Institute’s staff, analyse and evaluate their performance to ensure high academic and research performance

Education and knowledge

• Doctoral degree in the field of public health, epidemiology, healthcare management, sports science or other activities of the Institute
   
• Internationally recognised research activities, Hirsch index at least 10
• Current expert status at the Latvian Council of Science
• With distinction in scientific activity and demonstrable results at the national (Latvian) or international level in the fields of public health, epidemiology, healthcare management, or sports science
• Knowledge of developing a productive and inclusive scientific, academic or clinical work culture  within a managed unit
• Knowledge in one of the Institute’s activities and its related research methods and technologies
• Experience managing national and international research projects and attracting funding in the field of public health
• Understanding of the Institute’role in Latvia’s and international scientific networks
• Experience in the operation of international consortia
• Excellent knowledge of Latvian and English, at least B2 level (according to the Europass self-assessment framework)

Expected competences

• Ability to define and ensure implementation of strategic and tactical priorities
• Distinguished leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate staff
• Ability to work with a wide range of academic and industry partners
• Ability to communicate an organization’s strategy easily and confidently
• Project management and financial planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with academic staff, collaborators and students.
• Strategic thinking, creativity, and initiative
• Experience building synergies between science and politics, interpreting data and communicating public health issues to the public

We offer

• A stable and meaningful job at a prestigious university of science
• High work quality standards
• Adequate resources to achieve goals
• Social security coverage and health insurance
• The opportunity to shape and implement the University's research strategy
• Salary starting 3000.00 EUR (before tax) and performance bonus up to 20% per month in accordance with RSU Remuneration Policy approved by RSU Council
• The possibility of receiving an annual lump-sum reward for results achieved and for fulfilling the criteria for research work at RSU up to EUR 18000.00 (before tax)

In order to apply for the vacancy advertised, a request to send or submit the following documents to RSU Records Management and Archives Department, 16 Dzirciema Street, Riga, LV-1007, or to an e-mail cvrsu[pnkts]lv by 23.11.2025: CV (including a description of scientific achievements), evidence of English proficiency, letter of motivation and operational programme for the development of the Institute of Public Health for a period of 5 years.

Izskatot saņemtos pieteikumus, sazināsimies ar otrajai atlases kārtai izvirzītajiem pretendentiem. Iesniegto personas datu apstrādi ar mērķi nodrošināt amata konkursa pretendentu atlasi veiks personas datu pārzinis – Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, reģ. nr. 90000013771, Dzirciema iela 16, Rīga, LV-1007. Pretendenta dati tiks uzglabāti 4 mēnešus pēc to iesniegšanas. Papildu informācija par datu apstrādi pieejama https://www.rsu.lv/rigas-stradina-universitates-privatuma-p….