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Professor/Reader in Epidemiology and Public Health
- Blantyre, Malawi
- Contract (Full-Time)
- Closing Date: 07/08/2023
Job Description
Your core objective will be to advance the role and prominence of public health and epidemiology within the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s (LSTM) mission of: Improving health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally through partnership in research and education.
We’re looking for an experienced public health/epidemiologist academic who has experience working in the humanitarian, development, or disease control sector. This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role as the academic lead for the population health research group in the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust (MLW).
MLW recently celebrated 25 years success of high impact excellent translational research, addressing Malawi and global health priorities, and influencing Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV, Pneumonia, Maternal and Child Health and Diarrhoea diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine policy. We are training the next generation of health researchers and leaders. The Programme was established in 1995 and it is a partnership between the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (formerly The College of Medicine), the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. MLW has core funding support by Wellcome, a global charitable foundation based in the United Kingdom. Since 1995, MLW has contributed to the improvement of health systems by translating its research into policy and practice in Malawi and beyond.
Ideally, you will have previous experience in research focussed on TB and HIV, to help build on the research portfolio of the Population Health Research Group at MLW.
Collaborating internally and internationally you will provide strategic leadership to the population health research group, and champion epidemiology and public health clinical research through interactions across LSTM and MLW and with key partners in the UK and LMICs. This includes in our other global hubs in Nepal, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
This role also offers the possibility of contributing to clinical sessions at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi if the post-holder is a) suitably qualified and seeks continued revalidation and b) sees continued contribution to clinical service as synergistic with the academic role. Applicants who wish to retain part time, active public health practice with local public health authorities or providers, are also welcome.
Responsibilities
Your role will include, but not be limited to:
Research:
- Undertake international quality research in line with LSTM’s strategy that helps maintain LSTM’s reputation as a global, research-intensive Higher Education Institution.
- Contributing as lead, senior and co-author in peer-reviewed outputs, as expected by the subject area/discipline in terms of types and volume of output which are internationally excellent and/or world leading to contribute to LSTM’s REF return.
- To identify new strategic research opportunities that have the potential for significant growth and promote engagement and collaboration with external academic organisations and funders.
Teaching and Learning Support:
- Support and promote an active research and teaching culture that fosters the highest achievements, encourages originality and innovation, and enriches the student learning experience.
- To create opportunities for, and support, monitor and advance the development of early- and mid-career researchers.
- Liaise with LSTM’s Education Faculty and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team to embed technological innovation in the curriculum development of new and existing programmes.
Leadership & Management:
- Lead the population health group at MLW, aiming to expand the research capacity and collaboration.
- Academic leadership of public health and epidemiology by fostering an appropriate culture for the support and integration of excellent research and teaching.
- Be an active part of the internal communications network ensuring effective and efficient communication whereby staff are engaged and contribute to MLW and LSTM developments.
- Provide mentorship of early- and mid-career researchers to enable their progression to independent research careers.
- Manage academic performance, staff development and performance review for appropriate staff.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- PhD in a relevant area (this could be in public health, health management, epidemiology etc).
- Professionally registered with the Medical Council of Malawi and/or the UK General Medical Council OR Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for public health specialists or equivalent professional bodies in other countries or be within 6 months of achieving completion of training.
- Expert knowledge in a strategically focused area of research with high impact on disadvantaged populations.
- Substantial portfolio of clinical & field research relevant to epidemiology and public health.
- Significant previous leadership experience in a research-intensive environment
- Strong track record in obtaining internationally competitive research grant funding.
- Ability lead on projects and to form networks of international collaborators in other institutions.
- Ideally, the successful candidate will also hold a postgraduate teaching qualification.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
How to Apply
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