University of Oxford - Join the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (Volunteering)26th Nov 2020

Employer:	University of Oxford
Location:	England - South East, United Kingdom (UK)
Salary:	Voluntary
Posted:	26th Oct 2020
Closing Date:	26th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

Join the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker

To crush COVID-19, be part of the team providing real-time, global data on government responses

The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT) is a unique tool that tracks measures introduced by governments to contain the spread of COVID-19, providing critical data for research, informing the international media, and governmental policymaking. Run by
Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government, the tracker is powered by a global community of volunteers who share the common purpose of rigorous, objective, accurate data collection to protect public health. We’re seeking volunteers to join this team and contribute at least 5 hours per week for 3 months. No particular expertise is required, but familiarity with public health or policy issues, a range of languages, and attention to detail certainly help. We have regular, optional team meetings to support each other, and keep up to
date about how the project is coming along. If you’d like to sign up, please register here {shorturl.at/hqvES}.

To learn more:

Watch a short video about OxCGRT {https://vimeo.com/463163595}
Read this profile of OxCGRT in the Wall Street Journal
{https://www.wsj.com/articles/measuring-the-strictness-of-your-lockdown-a-university-boils-it-down-to-one-number-11590246001}
Explore the OxCGRT website and the visualisations created by Our World in Data {https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/research-projects/coronavirus-government-response-trackerhttps://ourworldindata.org/policy-responses-covid}
Watch project lead Dr. Thomas Hale talk about how data on government responses helps us fight the disease{https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fClFDd8ryqQ}

Heidelberg University Hospital - Technology Scouting for Diagnostics in Global Health (Fixed Term )26th Nov 2020

Employer:	Heidelberg University Hospital
Location:	Germany, Mainland Europe
Salary:	Competitive
Posted:	26th Oct 2020
Closing Date:	26th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

The Division of Clinical Tropical Medicine at Heidelberg University Hospital covers patient care in tropical medicine on a national level and is embedded in a research-active university campus. We need your support and team leading for the growing number of funded projects we have acquired. The position is limited to 3 years with the possibility to expand.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active creator that wants to challenge the state-of-the art and have an impact in global health.

Tasks and responsibilities

Summary: (overall summary of the job)

Develop and manage a technology scouting platform for diagnostic products at every stage of development for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in the context of a large NIH grant. The goal is to enrich the pipeline of diagnostic tools for the infectious disease that kills the most people every year in this world, tuberculosis. You will coordinate a team of senior industry consultants that perform technology scouting for the project. You will also ensure regular calls/meetings with key stakeholders in the field (e.g. from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Health Organization) to get updates and to gather market insights on promising products and technologies.

Responsibilities: (list in order of importance and/or time spent)

Develop and manage a technology scouting platform to identify the most innovative and promising products that match clinical needs for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Manage strategic relationship with development partners
Develop and maintain a strong network of academic and industry partners
Support portfolio expansion, planning and coordination of our Technology Scouting program through active scouting and reviewing of novel technologies and industry partners
Coordinate a team of consultants that perform technology scouting
Regularly check with VC and angel investors that have invested in Global Health relevant diagnostic products
Screen literature, newsfeed, patent and market databases for novel biomarkers and next generation TB diagnostics
Systematically assess novel technologies and platforms that could be applicable for TB

Knowledge and skill requirements

Strong scientific and/or technical understanding of the diagnostic product lifecycle including design, development, verification and validation
Understanding of workflow and limitations/advantages of existing IVD- methodologies
Clear understanding of TB, and related public health issues would be desired
Relevant experience working in low and middle-income countries would be desired
Ability to work without close supervision
Willingness to expand knowledge base and take on new topics
Work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds; effective communication
Superior problem-solving skills
Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Team oriented
Fluent in English, working knowledge in French and Spanish would be an asset

We offer

Target-oriented individual further education and training opportunities
Targeted training on the job
Ticket for public transport
Possibility of child care (crèche and kindergarten) as well as subsidy for holiday care for school children
Active health promotion
Company pension scheme
Access to the university library and other university facilities (e.g. university sports)

Contact & Application

We look forward to your motivation letter and CV sent by mail to: sandritter@uni-heidelberg.de.
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Zentrum für Infektiologie
Sektion Klinische Tropenmedizin
Angelika Sandritter, Sekretariat
Im Neuenheimer Feld 324
69120 Heidelberg
sandritter@uni-heidelberg.de

London Borough of Newham - Public Health Officer (Fixed Term )27th Nov 2020

Employer:	London Borough of Newham
Location:	England - Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
Salary:	Competitive£34,884-£37,722 per annum
Posted:	19th Nov 2020
Closing Date:	27th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

Overall Purpose of Job
This post will support Public Health programmes as a vehicle for reducing inequalities and improving health in Newham. This is a generic public health post and the postholder will be required to work on a variety of health topics supporting the wider public health department.

The post holder will contribute to work on the assessment of local health needs and assist in the interpretation and implementation of public health policies, national guidance and the evidence base to increase healthy in Newham. He/she will participate in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of public health interventions and programmes, services and strategic plans. Collaboration with a range of partners and stakeholders will be essential. He/she will also review public health interventions and evaluate their impact and cost-effectiveness.

Job Summary
The post holder reports to Public Health Strategists.

The post holder will be required to work some evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements and in order to ensure appropriate representation of the Council with residents, the Mayor and elected members, and external bodies.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.

To undertake all responsibilities listed below:

Communication
a) To involve and consult local stakeholders in all appropriate local public health policies and guidance. This may include stakeholders such as healthy schools, children’s centres, other council departments, school nurses, primary care, Clinical Commissioning Groups, other health providers and community groups.
b) To promote and ensure a high profile and awareness is maintained of activity that promotes health improvement through community events, local media, other council departments and healthcare partners.
c) To offer, develop and deliver workshops to increase local knowledge and awareness of public health areas by engaging with a variety of stakeholders, for example, local community groups, health care professionals, schools and early years sites and patient groups.
d) To produce and deliver regular written and verbal updates to a wide audience including GP Practices, school staff, Council meetings, Clinical Commissioning Groups and community groups updating on service development, NICE guidance, best practice and health promotion activities.
f) To work in collaboration with local stakeholders, including statutory and non-profit making organisations and local communities to develop and implement plans for health improvement programmes.

Health improvement

To contribute to the planning, development, and assessment/evaluation of policies and programmes designed to promote health and/or address health inequalities, using a range of public health and health promotion competencies.
To carry out needs assessments in key public health priority areas
To support key stakeholders with the implementation of local delivery plans, corporate objectives, local and national policies and public health initiatives.
To evaluate health inequalities and their impact on population groups by working with Health Intelligence, other sections of the councils and relevant health bodies, to collate, analyse and interpret appropriate data from a variety of sources and analyse data to inform assessment of needs, development of strategies, action plans, and evaluations.
e) To support the achievement of the Department’s, Local Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups objectives for prevention and health inequalities.

Quality
a) To maintain a commitment to continuing professional development within the field of public health.
b) To provide public health advice to a range of programmes and to ensure that projects and other initiatives are delivered and informed by a clear evidence base.

Other Duties

a) Any other duties as appropriate to the needs of the department, commensurate with the grade of the post.
b) To undertake other duties appropriate to the level and general nature of the duties of the post. In discharging the duties of the post, have regard to the provisions of Health and Safety legislation, the Council’s Equality and Diversity policies and corporate/departmental aims, values and objectives.

CRITERIA - Essential

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of public health and of using a balanced evidence base to inform and support programmes of work that improve the health of the population.

Understanding of health inequalities, the wider Public Health agenda and knowledge of working with diverse communities and in areas of deprivation.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate qualification in health promotion, public health, health psychology or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and/or training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to understand and present basic epidemiology

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of partners, to support the development of locally appropriate and innovative public health programmes.

The ability to lead and contribute to health promotion campaigns, reports, resources and tools for a variety of audiences.

Excellent verbal and written communication

EXPERIENCE:
Some experience of using project management skills and knowledge of public health competencies that could have been gained through voluntary roles

Médecins du Monde - Health Program Manager (Fixed Term )29th Nov 2020

Employer:	Médecins du Monde
Location:	Middle East, Yemen
Salary:	Competitive2 574 euros
Posted:	29th Oct 2020
Closing Date:	29th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in more than 35 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.

Yemen is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis, as the conflict has exacerbated existing chronic vulnerabilities. Consequently, Yemen is considered as one of the worst humanitarian crises.

Besides the direct loss of thousands of lives, the war, blockade and economic deterioration impacted the ability of civilians to access food, water, health and essential commodities.

Presently, MdM intervene in the Yemen in the governorates of Sanaa, Amanat Alasima, Ibb, Lahj and Abyan.

MdM strategy is based on 2 key axes:
- To provide primary healthcare services, including OPD, vaccination, nutritional care, sexual and reproductive health. 16 health facilities are directly supported.
- To provide mental healthcare and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in specific healthcare institutions and via a network of CHVs trained in detection and community awareness-raising

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the field coordinator, and working closely with the medical coordinator, you are in charge of the implementation, follow up and supervision of the different medical activities in Southern Yemen in coordination with MdM team and partners (INGO, NGO, health authorities...).

Your main responsibilities are the following:

Program Management
• Ensure the consistency of MdM program according to the needs, MdM policies, national and international standards and available funds with the coordination team
• Prepare and implement medical operational action plan for MdM program in Southern Yemen in collaboration with the coordination team
• Develop and implement evaluation systems, supervise and monitor data collection processes, and analyze the medical data on a regular basis and set up corrective measures in case of need
• Develop and implement health surveillance system and give regular feedback on the contextual health situation
• Supervise the medical teams for monitoring the quality of delivered services
• React to any change by proposing program adaptation to the field coordinator and coordination team if necessary
• Support admin base on the elaboration and follow-up of the program’s budget

Team management
• Recruit and train the medical staff and provide hands on support to the medical team in the field
• Provide technical support to the medical supervisors and all medical team based in Aden
• Plan and implement thematic capacity building or specific trainings according to the identified needs for MdM medical staff
• Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur
• Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management.
• Carry out appraisals as per MdM standard requirements and procedures

Management of medical stock and logistics chain for medical purchase
• Define in advance the drugs/consumables’ needs, and share the information to the medical coordinator for the procurement process
• Ensure the supervision of the pharmacist (consumptions, orders & inventory) and ensure that supported health facilities receive drugs and consumables on time. Validate and cross check the consumption reports shared by the pharmacist on regular basis and discuss any discrepancies identified on regular basis
• Ensure proper documentation and analysis of all pharmacy and medical stock reports

Coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, medical and local authorities
• Participate to the different medical meetings especially the health and nutrition clusters and in any relevant medical coordination mechanisms
• Develop strong links and collaborations with (I)NGOs, UN agencies to favor synergies in MdM area of interventions and avoid overlaps
• Establish and maintain good relationship with Aden MoH to ensure all project activities are carried out with their agreement
• Organize regular meetings with district authorities and with the community leaders to maintain a full adherence to MdM medical program
• Document any meeting information gathered during the coordination meeting and share the information with the medical coordinator and the field coordinator where required

Reporting and communication
• Participate to MdM internal meetings
• Contribute to monthly sitrep and participate in the writing of donor’s activity reports and proposals.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITION

Employee

Fixed-term contract

9 months

Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary 2 574 euros
Based in Aden with regular field visits to all sites of intervention, including Sanaa
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 RTT (recovery days) per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by Modem and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Punctual teleworking agreement (40 days/year - minimum of 6 months seniority required)

Given the current circumstances of Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking special measures to apply health protocols and hygiene measures to guarantee the safety of our staff.

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

Single posting

PROFILE

Medical Doctor with experience in public health and project management Significant experience in similar positions Experience in outbreak management and emergency response Experience in hard negotiations with local authorities, partners and staff in a tricky context Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan) Ability to take quick decisions according to the context in coordination with the team Ability to manage a team and work in an international team Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives Good writing and communication skills Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions (climate, cultural context, promiscuity, isolation) Good knowledge of Windows environnement (Word, Excel, Power point…) Languages: fluent in English (written and oral) is compulsory and knowledge of Arabic or French is an asset You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.

Heidelberg University Hospital - Senior Epidemiologist (Fixed Term )30th Nov 2020

Employer:	Heidelberg University Hospital
Location:	Germany, Mainland Europe
Salary:	Competitive
Posted:	30th Oct 2020
Closing Date:	30th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the management, monitoring, implementation and analysis of diagnostics clinical studies.

The specific activities will include but not be limited to (list in order of importance and/or time spent):

Overseeing and managing projects and ensuring progress towards pre-determined goals. Primary focus of projects: early proof-of-principle studies, validation and demonstration/implementation studies that enable WHO review and global/national policy making (including travel)
Conducting site evaluation, training of sites (including travel to sites) to review study progress and ensure that high-quality data is collected
Advanced analysis of data, incl. modelling
Develop and maintain a strong network of partners in academia, industry as well as implementation partners, nationally and internationally (incl. travel for meetings with partners)
Recognize synergies and inter-dependencies between projects
Develop new ideas for projects that result in grant applications
Writing and supporting the writing of publications and scientific presentations (incl. travel for presentations)
Support and lead grant development activities. Actively engage with donors

Knowledge and Skill requirements

Post-graduate knowledge and clear understanding of Tuberculosis and related public health issues - good understanding of other infectious diseases would be an added benefit
Strong scientific background in epidemiology and clinical trials - A good technical understanding of diagnostics would be an asset
Experience in clinical trial planning, execution and monitoring, preferably diagnostics trials
Experience with Good Clinical Practice
Relevant experience working in low and middle-income countries
Ability to work without close supervision as well as to work under pressure and meet tight timelines on a result-oriented basis
Strong project management skills
Willingness to expand knowledge base and take on new topics
Work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds; effective communication

Contact & Application

Please send a motivation letter as well as a CV by October 31st, 2020 via eMail to: sandritter@uni-heidelberg.de

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Zentrum für Infektiologie
Sektion Klinische Tropenmedizin
Angelika Sandritter, Sekretariat
Im Neuenheimer Feld 324
69120 Heidelberg
sandritter@uni-heidelberg.de

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) - Clinical Trials Unit Lead (Permanent)30th Nov 2020

Employer:	Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
Location:	Africa, South Africa
Salary:	Competitive
Posted:	13th Nov 2020
Closing Date:	30th Nov 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional clinician-scientist to lead its newly established clinical trials unit.

AHRI is a 540-member independent academic institute with an annual budget of ~R350 million. AHRI conducts world-class research in HIV, TB and non-communicable disease, spanning basic, clinical, social and population sciences. AHRI has recently established a clinical trials unit in an effort toward greater intervention in the communities the Institute partners with. The clinical trials unit’s focus will be driven by AHRI’s strategy, with a phase I/II experimental TB drug trial and a phase IIb/III experimental vaccine trial (TB, HIV or Covid-19) initially envisaged. All activities would be in collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

The clinical trials unit lead would be an experienced principal investigator of experimental product clinical trials. They would be appointed as a faculty member at AHRI, responsible for consolidating the new unit. They would ultimately recruit for clinical trials, and be responsible for funding, planning, execution, and reporting. Additionally, they would provide leadership of all components of the unit. The clinical trials unit lead would be expected to develop an independent research programme within AHRI, delivering classical academic outputs such as publications and conference presentations, engagement with policy makers and the public, successful competition for research funding, training of students, postdocs and fellows, and establishing an appropriate external network for the focus areas.

This position will be based at AHRI’s Durban and Somkhele Research Campuses.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in conducting clinical trials of experimental products; publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals; success in obtaining independent research funding; student, postdoc or fellow training experience; and excellent understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of experimental product clinical trials, including managing a clinical trials unit and implementing Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The incumbent should have leadership and management experience. The clinical trials unit lead will hold a MBChB (or equivalent MD qualification). They would need to be registered with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner and have a valid driver’s licence.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead by living AHRI’s values, which include collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation and impact.

Global AMR R&D Hub - Scientific Programme Officer (Fixed Term )1st Dec 2020

Employer:	Global AMR R&D Hub
Location:	Germany, Mainland Europe
Salary:	Competitive
Posted:	12th Nov 2020
Closing Date:	1st Dec 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

In their Declaration from July 7 and 8, 2017 the G20 Leaders “call[ed] for a new international R&D Collaboration Hub to maximize the impact of existing and new antimicrobial basic and clinical research initiatives as well as product development”1. This Global AMR R&D Hub shall promote high-level coordination and alignment of the existing public and private funding and leverage further investments for AMR R&D initiatives on a national and/or international level. The scope of the Global AMR R&D Hub is embedded in a comprehensive One Health approach, comprising human and animal health as well as environmental aspects.

The Global AMR R&D Hub started operations in 2018. It is directed by a Board with representatives of the countries and funding organisations that are Members of the Hub. A Secretariat with 6 full-time employees is established in Berlin and for the time being is set up until 31 December 2021. During the first half of 2021 the Board will decide on the operation of the Secretariat after 2021.

Administratively the Secretariat belongs to the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF).

Scientific Programme Officer (m/f/d)

Starting date: February 1st 2021 – fixed term contract until 31 December 2021

The Secretariat has built up and manages the Global AMR R&D Hub under the guidance of the Board of Members. The Secretariat supports the Board of Members on all issues related to the Global AMR R&D Hub.

The Global AMR R&D Hub collects and presents information on AMR R&D investments, products and market interventions. To position itself as the key knowledge centre for AMR R&D the work of the Hub is strategically aligned into three key pillars that encompass guiding and supporting evidence-based decision making; enhancing collaboration and coordination; and promoting awareness, knowledge and visibility in the field.2

A key deliverable is establishing, operating and expanding a Dynamic Dashboard gathering data and information on global AMR R&D, the pipeline of products in development and incentives.

We offer an exciting position in a highly-qualified and motivated multinational team where members can bring ideas to results that are visible and recognised at the global level.

Tasks of the Scientific Programme Officer being recruited

We are looking for a Scientific Programme Officer who can bring experience from scientific R&D and science management on AMR to support the mission of the Global AMR R&D Hub:

Contributing with expert knowledge on AMR R&D to the further development of the Dynamic Dashboard and to the overall work of the Global AMR R&D Hub;
Working with colleagues at the Secretariat and with outside experts and stakeholders analysing the data that have been and are being gathered in the Dynamic Dashboard;
Contributing to the strategic development of the Global AMR R&D Hub, including through developing concepts and presentations;
Representing the Global AMR R&D Hub in interactions with stakeholders at international level;
Communicating effectively about the work of the Global AMR R&D Hub.

Qualification and Experience

Background in a biological/pharmaceutical/medical field of science or in public health;
Experience in AMR R&D;
Ability to liaise with and consult effectively with diverse stakeholders and to represent the Hub in international settings, interacting with high-level representatives from academia and policy;
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to disseminate key messages to diverse stakeholders;
Excellent presentation skills;
Ability to work independently and with a high degree of responsibility;
IT literate including Microsoft Office products; familiarity with data visualisation tools an asset;
Perfect command of spoken and written English required, additional good command of German an asset.

Personal Specification

Well developed inter-personal skills. Can challenge and influence senior stakeholders whilst building and maintaining relationships;
Can-do attitude to help the small team of the Global AMR R&D Hub Secretariat achieve its ambitious goals;
Able to work in a flexible and agile way.

Conditions

The position is located in Berlin, Germany. The duration of the contract will initially be limited to 11 months, with an annual gross salary level matching the German public tariff scheme (TVöD/Bund E14). In addition to the salary, the contract includes health care and social security benefits.

NHS - Graduate Management Training Scheme (Graduate scheme)3rd Dec 2020

Employer:	NHS
Location:	UK Nationwide, United Kingdom (UK)
Salary:	£20,000 to £24,999£24,628
Posted:	3rd Nov 2020
Closing Date:	3rd Dec 2020
Application to:	Click here to apply (opens new window)

Summary

As a Trainee on the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) you will be the road to developing the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to lead our organisation through its transformation into an ever more efficient, successful and professional health care service.

This is a multi-award winning Scheme, where you’ll benefit from mentoring, support and first class training from some of the most brilliant minds in and outside the NHS. You’ll experience some truly life defining moments and be able to influence decisions that improve the lives of millions of people. And, after two years (or two and a half if you choose Finance), you’ll be ready to take your career further than you thought possible as you apply for senior NHS roles.

If you share our commitment to providing a world-class healthcare service, and you have the determination and drive to meet challenges head-on, you will find success with the NHS.

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