Office of the Principal Deputy Director

The Office of the Principal Deputy Director, officially the Immediate Office of the Director (IMOD), led by NIH Principal Deputy Director, manages the day-to-day operations for the Office of the Director.  IMOD responsibilities include central oversight on NIH activities in research funding, management, administration, and information technology. IMOD coordinates a number of trans-NIH efforts across the NIH’s 27 Institutes and Centers.

 

Administration and Services

Learn about the Administration and Services Offices managed by the Office of the Principal Deputy Director:
Center for Cooperative Resolution (Office of the Ombudsman)
The Center for Cooperative Resolution, also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, is a neutral, independent resource that provides confidential and informal assistance to the NIH community in addressing lab and work-related issues.
Visit the Ombuds
Executive Secretariat
The Executive Secretariat (ES), located within the Immediate Office of the Director, supports the NIH Director's and Principal Deputy Director's responsiveness, decision-making, meeting participation, and official records.
Visit ExecSec
Office of the Chief Information Officer
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is the principal NIH Office responsible for NIH IT strategy, policy, and oversight to support NIH's mission as the Nation's steward of medical and behavioral research.
Visit OCIO
NIH Ethics Office
The NIH Ethics Office assists NIH staff to meet the requirements of the statutes and regulations governing behavior of employees of the Federal Government.
Visit Ethics
Office of the Director Executive Office
The Executive Office provides executive leadership and strategic direction in program management and administrative services.
Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy
OFACP’s mission is to develop policy and to provide guidance and resources to the public, advisory committee members, the Congress, the President, and those managing Federal advisory committees at the NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies.

Contact IMOD Staff

Kelly Tribble Spencer
Executive Officer

Cyndi Burrus-Shaw
Staff Assistant

Ayanna McManus
Staff Assistant

Dina Simon
Staff Assistant