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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE (University of London) FACULTY OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POPULATION HEALTH Professor, Director Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU), Malawi A permanent London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine position is available for an ambitious and highly productive scientist with experience in international health, to assume direction of a large research programme in Malawi. The appointee will be based in Malawi and will take up the post immediately. There are excellent opportunities both to build on the programme’s strong tradition of research on tuberculosis, HIV and demography. The post holder would be expected to lead and develop a major new research theme in global non communicable diseases. The programme (the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) which was previously known as the Karonga Prevention Study (KPS) has been running since 1979, and currently employs more than 150 staff. It is based on a 15-acre campus near Chilumba, in Karonga District and a new site is being set up in Lilongwe, Central Malawi. For further information, see: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/eph/ide/research/kps/ Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference is this post is JE1. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to [email protected]. A covering letter, CV and names of three referees, who may be approached immediately, if shortlisted, should also be included with the on-line application. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE (University of London) FACULTY OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POPULATION HEALTH DIRECTOR, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit FURTHER PARTICULARS THE SCHOOL The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is one of Europe’s leading Schools of Public Health and a leading postgraduate institution worldwide for research and postgraduate education in global health. Part of the University of London, the London School is the largest institution of its kind in Europe with a remarkable depth and breadth of expertise encompassing many disciplines. The School was ranked one of the top 3 research institutions in the country in the Times Higher Education’s 'table of excellence', which is based on the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), ahead of the London School of Economics, Oxford, Imperial and University College, London. The institution also achieved the largest increase in ranking compared with 2001, of any of the top 10 institutions in the RAE rankings. In 2009, the School became the first UK institution to win the Gates Award for Global Health. The School’s environment is a rich multicultural one: there are almost 4000 students from 100+ countries following 22 taught masters courses delivered either in London (~650) or through distance learning (~2700), and undertaking research degree training (~400). Over 40% of these students are from non-European countries. The largest growth has been in distance learning students (>40% over 3 years), though the London-based student population (where accommodation limits growth) is at its highest level ever. Alumni are working in more than 180 countries. The School has about 1400 staff drawn from over 60 nationalities. There are research collaborations with over 100 countries throughout the world, utilizing our critical mass of multidisciplinary expertise which includes clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians, social scientists, molecular biologists, immunologists, ophthalmologists, anthropologists, virologists, pharmacologists and nutritionists. At any one time around 100 School staff are based overseas, particularly in Africa and Asia. We have a strong commitment to partnership with institutions in low and middle income countries to support the development of teaching and research capacity. The School has expanded greatly in recent years. Its research funding now exceeds £60 m per annum, much of it from highly competitive national and international sources. The commitment of staff to methodological rigour, innovative thinking and policy relevance will ensure that the School continues to occupy a leadership position in national and global health, adapting quickly to new challenges and opportunities. Mission The School's mission is to contribute to the improvement of health worldwide through the pursuit of excellence in research, postgraduate teaching and advanced training in national and international public health and tropical medicine, and through informing policy and practice in these areas. THE FACULTY The Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health (EPH) houses a large group of epidemiologists, demographers, statisticians and nutritionists working on issues of major public health importance in the UK and globally. EPH has approximately 330 staff members organised into four research departments: Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology Department of Medical Statistics Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology Department of Population Health The Faculty has a teaching programme consisting of ten MSc courses: Epidemiology, Demography and Health, Medical Statistics, Public Health in Developing Countries (run jointly with the Faculties of Infectious & Tropical Diseases and Public Health & Policy), Nutrition for Global Health, Reproductive & Sexual Health Research, Veterinary Epidemiology (run jointly with the Royal Veterinary College), Global Mental Health (run jointly with Kings College London - Institute of Psychiatry) and the Distance Learning courses in Epidemiology and Clinical Trials. The Faculty also has approximately 149 research students studying for an MPhil, PhD or DrPH degree. The Dean of Faculty is Professor John Edmunds. THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology is the main focus of research on the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. While most of our studies have been in the UK or other high income countries, we have a growing programme of research on non-communicable diseases in low and middle income countries, including India and parts of the former Soviet Union. Research interests range from genetic susceptibility to disease, through metabolic and endocrine disease mechanisms to personal behaviours and the population health effects of changes in national diets and drinking behaviours. Themes include determinants of ethnic variation in disease risk; adverse drug reactions; epidemiology of ageing; foetal and childhood origins of adult disease; determinants of reproductive outcomes; cardiovascular disease; growth factors and cancer risk; natural history of genital human papillomavirus (HPV); time trends in cancer survival; non-communicable diseases in low and middle income countries. The department has considerable methodological strength and experience, particularly in the analysis of genetic association studies and the conduct and analysis of large scale longitudinal cohort and record linkage studies. We work closely with colleagues in other departments and faculties and have excellent collaborative links with researchers in other institutions around the world. Funding comes from a wide variety of sources including the Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK. The Department head is Professor Liam Smeeth. JOB DESCRIPTION Post: Director, Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) Responsible to: Head of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, and through him/her the Dean of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health Grade: Professor, clinical or non-clinical The person appointed will be a member of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health at LSHTM, but will be based in Malawi. S/he will be expected to: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. plan, secure additional funding for, and lead the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU). assume responsibility for all of the ethical, scientific, financial, personnel and general administrative aspects of the programme, including interactions with the funding agencies, the LSHTM, the College of Medicine and the Government of Malawi. strengthen collaborations with relevant institutions in Malawi, including the Ministry of Health, the College of Medicine and the Malawi-Liverpool-Welcome Programme in Blantyre. to participate in the teaching programme of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population health, LSHTM, including tutoring of MSc students and Supervision of Research Degree Students to contribute to the life and reputation of the Department, Faculty and School by participating in committees and other group activities, within the School as well as nationally and internationally to facilitate any other activities that will help to achieve the Department's objectives to contribute to the income of the Department and Faculty undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Faculty. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential qualifications and skills i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. Established record of research in epidemiology or other relevant field, with evidence of successful collaborations A vision of future research directions for MEIRU A proven ability to attract research funding A proven ability to manage and lead a successful interdisciplinary research team, preferably in a developing country setting Sensitivity to the economic, cultural and political issues that affect research in an African context A record of high quality research publications Good communication and teaching skills Proven people-management and interpersonal skills. Willingness to be based in Malawi Experience of working in a developing country Doctoral degree or Medical Degree with equivalent research experience Desirable qualifications and skills i. ii. iii. Work on global non-communicable diseases, HIV or tuberculosis Experience of successful management of international collaborations Experience of teaching at a postgraduate level and of research degree student supervision. SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT The appointment will commence in 2013. The appointment will be made on LSHTM’s pay scales at a level depending on qualifications and experience. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Membership of the USS Pension Scheme is available. Appropriate overseas allowances will apply. [Candidates should be aware of the current UK Government advice concerning local laws and customs in Malawi (http://www.fco.gov.uk)]. APPLICATIONS For further information about the post please contact Prof John Edmunds ([email protected], tel +44 20 7927 2390) Applications should be made on-line via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is JE1. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 11.00pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to [email protected]. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer