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Þ Þ Þ Þ Þ No4  No4  No4  No4 Ü Ü Ü Ü Ü June 2010

A SPECIAL AMIC NEWSLETTER

Lately AMIC’s INFO-FLASH has been receiving news and Press-Releases which needed an urgent publication. This is the 3^rd special issue of AMIC’s Info since the month of May 2010.

The regular issue is in preparation and will also be published during the current month.

"The Center for Nuclear Medicine in Armenia" is looking for an Executive Director. Applications must be submitted by June 21, 2010. You will find all the necessary information and requirements in the announcement below. Please read carefully and spread the news around.

Job Opening

Executive Director, Center for Nuclear Medicine

National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Center for Nuclear Medicine (CNM). The CNM is a new foundation currently being created by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, which will operate as a producer of isotopes with applications in oncology. The CNM will become the cornerstone of a center for excellence in nuclear medicine and oncology, including diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation components.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director will:

• Lead the formation of the Center for Nuclear Medicine in Yerevan, Armenia, including hiring of staff, construction of facilities and development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
• Coordinate the process of receiving, installing and ramping up a newly acquired IBA Cyclon 18/9 cyclotron accelerator
• Work with the IBA to set up all technical functions, staff and facilities related to the operation of the cyclotron
• Organize the training of local staff and partnerships with international centers of excellence in oncology in order to ensure the transfer of knowledge and expertise to the CNM
• Actively participate in the process of finding investors to build out other components of the center for excellence in nuclear medicine and oncology
• Interface with national and international entities in order to secure the required licensing and agreements for the sale of radioisotopes produced an the CNM

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Management experience in commercial healthcare enterprises
• Substantial familiarity with nuclear medicine and/or oncology
• Experience organizing startup ventures, including hiring of staff, organization of legal entities and setup of financial and operational infrastructure
• Ability to lead financial planning and cash flow management in a small/medium enterprise context
• Demonstrated ability to lead business development, commercial sales and marketing operations
• A dynamic, results-oriented attitude and work style, and the ability to work in a rapidly developing, loosely structured context

Desirable qualifications:

• Fluency in multiple languages, including Armenian, English and Russian
• Familiarity with the healthcare sector in Armenia or in comparable countries

Reporting

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors of the Center for Nuclear Medicine and will closely coordinate with National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia as the representative of the Government of the Republic of Armenia

Compensation and employment status

Compensation will be internationally competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will include an additional performance based component.

Application requirements

To apply, please submit a brief cover letter, CV and contact information of recent employers who can provide references.

Applications must be submitted by June 21, 2010 to hr@cf.am, listing the position title in the email subject line.

About the Competitiveness Foundation

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia is an independent, result-oriented development organization chaired by the Prime Minister of Armenia. We have a mandate to achieve breakthrough development toward competitiveness in key sectors of the Armenian economy. We are leading the introduction of nuclear medicine to Armenia, building one the world’s longest passenger ropeways at Tatev, creating innovative tourism products, and spearheading the introduction of broadband internet nationwide. Our board of trustees is composed of six international business leaders, six high level representatives of the Armenian Government, and the head of the World Bank in Armenia.