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Employer information - Jan 2025
| About | The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization that operates at the nexus of government, business, and health. Our approach hinges on our trusted relationships with governments to drive change across entire health systems. Our vision A world in which everyone is able to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Our mission To save lives and improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. Our values We are a mission-driven organization. We work in cooperation with and at the service of partner governments. We work with urgency. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We operate on trust and transparency. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | While we seek highly skilled individuals, we also place the greatest value on personal qualities: resourcefulness, a strong sense of responsibility, tenacity, independence, humility, and dedication to our mission. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students; |
| Typical job roles: | Analyst, Associate, Manager, Epidemiologist, Technical Advisor |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes;Recruiting volunteers; |
| Roles typically located in: | Low-and-middle income countries (Full list here: https://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/where-we-work/) |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | We do not generally place staff in the UK. We will support work permits in many countries where CHAI operates. |
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| About | Alice Springs Hospital is the major referral hospital for Central Australia, serving a population of more than 42,000 people in an area exceeding a million square kilometres. The hospital has more than 65,000 admissions annually, with almost 84 per cent of patients being Aboriginal, many with conditions rarely seen elsewhere in the country, and high levels of morbidity and mortality. It is a 207-bed facility providing a general range of secondary, and some tertiary, inpatient, outpatient and specialist services. The medicine is diverse and complex with a prevalence of rheumatic heart disease, bronchiectasis, diabetes, chronic liver, and renal disease. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | We are looking for newly-minted as well experienced Infectious Diseases physicians to join our hospital team. Registrars completing their infectious diseases training in early 2025 are also encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to participate in the ward service roster for both Infectious Diseases and Geneal Medicine. An interest in rural and remote medicine is useful, as well as a general sense of adventure. We have unique and complex pathology in Central Australia, and well as an abundance of natural beauty and great lifestyle options. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Medical Parasitology;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H);Medical Doctors;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Control of Infectious Diseases; |
| Typical job roles: | Infectious Diseases and General Medicine physician |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | Alice Springs, Central Australia |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
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| About Gavi | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together implementing country and donor governments, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners. Gavi uses innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and adequate supply of quality vaccines. Since 2000, Gavi has contributed to the immunisation of more than one billion children and the prevention of more than 15 million future deaths. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | Bachelors/Masters in Public Health Professional experience working in public health or international development Extensive experience working in / with developing countries Experience in bilateral and multilateral aid environments (experience in both headquarters and in the field) Experience in infectious disease epidemiology Experience with planning and implementing new vaccine introductions |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students |
| Typical job roles: | Senior Programme Manager, Malaria Programme Manager, Nigeria Senior Manager, Strategy Design & Delivery Senior Programme Manager, Vaccine Programmes Senior Country Manager, Ethiopia |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
| Further information: | ivogel@gavi.org |
| About NIFDAR and qualifications/experience required. | NIFDAR started in South Africa and recently expanded operations to the UK. NIFDAR provides exceptional consulting services, enhances healthcare delivery and improves public health outcomes through innovative, evidence-based solutions. NIFDAR offers a comprehensive range of services that include: Grant Funding and Proposal Development, Data Analytics and AI Consulting Solutions, Public Health Strategy and Policy. Public health professional specialising in infectious diseases and Tropical medicine. Health data analytics and Health AI, health consulting, and Health project management. Adult and paediatric medicine specialising in tropical and infectious diseases. Primary Care specialist. |
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| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Public health consultants, Epidemiologist, Health data scientist |
| Typical job roles: | Public Health Consultants, Epidemiologists, Health Data Scientists |
| Currently recruiting? | Open to recruiting |
| Roles typically located in: | South Africa, London and Nigeria. Occasionally we may have Global Health consulting roles that require travel outside of the listed office base. |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | No, not currently |
| Further information: jadesola.olubunmi-akande@nifdarconsulting.com |
| About | Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our lasting client partnerships create a direct and measurable impact on the successful launch of novel therapies and devices across a wide range of disease areas. Our vision is to be a community of the very best people, constantly challenging ourselves to make meaningful and outstanding contributions to improving healthcare. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | An undergraduate degree level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1 or equivalent). Postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) would be an advantage, but they are not a requirement for the role. We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine An aptitude for, and experience of, planning and writing scientific documents, which could include lab reports, dissertations, poster or oral presentations, articles for websites or student magazines, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, and regulatory documents |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Health Data Science;MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Medical Statistics;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH);Medical Doctors;Other clinical/health professionals; |
| Typical job roles: | Analyst/Medical Writer Analyst - Health Technology Assessment Analyst - Pro Bono |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | Cambridge London Manchester Bristol |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes (dependant on role) |
| Further information: | We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For for five consecutive years. On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good. |
| About Aquarius Population Health | Aquarius Population Health is an independent healthcare consultancy based in London. We develop bespoke solutions to address our clients’ needs and unique challenges. Our speciality is developing creative ways to explore and solve healthcare problems. We generate the insight and evidence to support informed decisions that can impact on policy and commercialisation and improve patient care in an efficient way. We work to tight commercial timelines, and understand that the world of healthcare is fast-moving – and that the right answers are needed quickly to achieve business goals. |
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| Experience/qualifications required: | We are looking for applications from individuals with a strong background in health research (quant or qual), who have at least a year's experience in health consulting, policy or commercial sectors. Candidates typically have a Masters or PhD but we are also open to those with clinical qualifications. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Demography & Health;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Global Mental Health;MSc Health Data Science;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Medical Parasitology;MSc Medical Statistics;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Public Health for Eye Care;MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H);Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH);Medical Doctors; |
| Typical job roles: | Consultant, Senior Consultant, Managing Consultant |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | London |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
| Further information: | https://aquariusph.com/ |
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| About Ashanti Development: | Ashanti Development (AD) is a charity which was set up in 2005, when London-based Ghanaians asked their friends and neighbours for help to improve the lives of people in their home villages. We are looking for healthcare professionals to spend 8 weeks to 6 months in Central Ghana to work as volunteers at Mampong Government Hospital and/or one of the five community clinics we have built and/or sector public health directorates The charity has other work strands including water and sanitation (WASH), education, livelihood support (including farm support and microcredit). If interested in volunteering in these areas please contact us. Mampong Hospital serves 6 local authorities and has 98 beds in the general wing and a further 56 elsewhere including the Maternity wing. There are daily outpatient clinics, with specialist clinics for HIV and Sickle cell, and an emergency department. It is short of staff in all departments and much of the day-to-day care is provided by physician assistants and nurses. Malaria is the most common indication for admission followed by anaemia, pneumonia, diarrhoea, typhoid, hypertension and diabetes. Ashanti Development’s headquarters are in the village of Gyetiase, some 3km distant from Mampong. The village has changed little over the centuries but now has electricity and an internet connection. The community and the AD Ghanaian team of Nicholas, Christobel and Elizabeth welcome volunteers & do all they can to help. The charity will provide volunteers with free board, lodging and laundry. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | Anyone who wants to use their skills in a safe, supportive environment in a low-middle income country. Personal characteristics needed: flexibility, sensitivity, motivation, resourcefulness and personal resilience. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Other clinical/health professionals; Nurses; Medical Doctors; Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H); Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (DTN); MSc Public Health for Eye Care; MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research; MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health; MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Public Health; MSc Nutrition for Global Health; MSc Medical Parasitology; MSc Medical Microbiology; MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing; Any LSHTM master's students; MSc Control of Infectious Diseases; |
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| Currently recruiting? | Recruiting volunteers |
| Roles typically located in: | Ashanti Region of Ghana, West Africa |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Volunteers are based in Ghana. Permits needed and potential funding will depend on the volunteer role and duration |
| Further information: | Please visit www.ashantidevelopment.org |
| Attended by: | Dr Helen Booth helen.hartleysharpe@gmail.com |
Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA)
| About CEPA | Over the last 15 years, we have gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise across a number of health areas which we apply at both global and country levels. These include: communicable and non-communicable diseases; health and community systems strengthening; immunisation; maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health; and nutrition. We also work in cross-cutting areas such as health policy and governance, health financing, health data and information systems, commodity market dynamics, as well as universal health coverage. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | A postgraduate degree in Global Health or Public Health, alongside a solid understanding of economics concepts as relating to global health, OR A postgraduate degree in Economics, International Development or similar, alongside solid experience in the application of global health expertise. Experience working in the global health space, including the delivery of projects, evaluations/ reviews, strategy/ policy development, technical advisory work and/ or operational research; Experience working in one or more health sub-sectors e.g. SRMNCAH, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, immunisation, etc., preferably with country-level experience in health programmes; An ability to prepare high-quality deliverables for clients – including reports, presentations and models that present complex research results; Strong quantitative (e.g. Excel-based data analysis and modelling) and qualitative (e.g. desk review, in-depth stakeholder consultations) analytical skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and Strong interpersonal and team-working skills with a professional and service-oriented attitude |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students;MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health;MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Demography & Health;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Global Mental Health;MSc Health Data Science;MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Public Health;MSc Medical Statistics;MSc Nutrition for Global Health;MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans and Animals;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Medical Parasitology;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Public Health for Eye Care;MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;MSc Veterinary Epidemiology;Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (DTN);Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H);Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH);Medical Doctors;Nurses;Other clinical/health professionals; |
| Typical job roles: | Consultant, Analyst |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | London |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
| Further information: | anisa.hasan-granier@cepa.co.uk |
| About CMF | The Christian Medical Fellowship unites and equips Christian doctors and nurses to live and speak for Jesus Christ. We were formed in 1949. We currently have 4,000 doctors, 500 medical and nursing students, and 450 nurses and midwives as members. |
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| Experience/qualifications required: | Varied |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students;MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health;MSc Demography & Health;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Global Mental Health;MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Nutrition for Global Health;MSc Medical Parasitology;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (DTN);Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H);Medical Doctors;Nurses;Other clinical/health professionals;Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH); |
| Typical job roles: | Varied |
| Currently recruiting? | Linked with other agencies who are recruiting; |
| Roles typically located in: | Global/local varied |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | No |
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| About International Committee of the Red Cross | Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 18,000 people in more than 90 countries. |
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| Experience/qualifications required: | A bachelor's degree is required (postgraduate studies are an asset), mandatory English alongside one or more of the other ICRC official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian), international exposure, previous experience within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (volunteering included). |
| Student groups most likely to be interested? | Any LSHTM master's students; |
| Typical job roles: | Health Field Officer, Staff Health Assistant/Officer, Physician, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Forensic Specialist. |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes; Talent Pool |
| Roles typically located in: | Worldwide |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes, for Mobile and HQ contracts. Resident contracts require to be a national of the country. |
| Further information: | We offer a 12-month, full-time, paid associate programme aimed at recent graduates in our HQ in Geneva. Visit our careers website careers.icrc.org to stay tuned about future opportunities. Also, you can join our Talent Pool on Impactpool! |
| About International SOS | International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Established 35 years ago, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | Qualification in Nursing, and experience in Critical Care Nursing |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Nurses; |
| Typical job roles: | Medical Research Coordinator Coordinating Nurse |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | London Paris Germany Australia Madria Milan Mauiritius |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
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| About IQVIA | IQVIA is a pharmaceutical consultancy; our team works on several research projects on a variety of disease areas, requiring a range of study designs and bias considerations. Predominantly, we run retrospective database studies, assessing metrics such as burden of disease, survival rates and treatment effectiveness. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | MSc Epidemiology, MSc Medical Statistics, MSc Health Data Science |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Epidemiology;MSc Medical Statistics;MSc Health Data Science; |
| Typical job roles: | Statistician, Epidemiologist |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes |
| Roles typically located in: | London (hybrid) |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | No |
| Further information: | https://www.iqvia.com/ |
| About Knowledge for Change | Knowledge for Change is a UK registered charity which focuses on strengthening health systems in Uganda, Tanzania and the UK. We primarily do this by building the capacity of health staff through the sustainable and mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge, skills and experience. One of our core activities includes running a professional volunteering programme which places medical, nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Professional staff from the UK NHS within our partner health facilities in Uganda and Tanzania to work alongside local colleagues and also support implementation of our wider projects. Our current projects include work on maternal and neonatal sepsis, antimicrobial resistance, surgical safety, wound management, cervical screening, diabetes, hypertension and rehabilitation of amputees (amongst others). |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | We are currently recruiting medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health professional volunteers and we require our volunteers to have a minimum of 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Demography & Health;Medical Doctors;Nurses;Other clinical/health professionals;Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H);Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (DTN);Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH);MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research;MSc Nutrition for Global Health;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Global Mental Health;MSc Epidemiology;Any LSHTM master's students; |
| Typical job roles: | Professional volunteer positions (various disciplines) |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes; Recruiting volunteers |
| Roles typically located in: | Uganda and Tanzania |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where | Yes in Uganda and Tanzania (not the UK) |
| Further information | Saving lives and improving health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage. We are a recognised implementer at scale of evidence-based programmes and received Independent Research Organisation status in 2020. We bring technical excellence to our programmes, projects and research and an uncompromising commitment to the safety of those we work with. We’re willing to work on complex issues, in complex regions. We know that one size does not fit all, adapting to local circumstance and responding rapidly to what the data tells us. Our evidence and experience allow us to work collaboratively with stakeholders engaged in global public health, supporting countries to develop and implement their own solutions. info@knowledge4change.org |
| About Médecins du Monde | Founded in 1980, Médecins du Monde is a medical organisation that fights tirelessly to defend a fair and universal health system. In the face of inertia and indifference, in a world where physical, psychological, political and institutional violence reigns, Médecins du Monde cares and challenges, without limits, ideology or censorship. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | We offer expatriate positions, which are coordination positions (logistics, administration, HR, finance and health), involving project management, management and a good knowledge of field work. Solid prior experience is therefore essential. We also offer internships and volunteering opportunities in France, for which French is usually mandotory. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Epidemiology;MSc Global Mental Health;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research; |
| Typical job roles: | - Medical Coordinator (on the field) - Health Coordinator (on the field) - Epidemiologist (at HQ) - Health advisor (at HQ) - Medical Project Manager |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes;Recruiting volunteers; |
| Roles typically located in: | France (HQ and accross the country) and in 30 countries around the world (Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia) |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes |
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P95
| About P95 | P95 is a leading global provider of comprehensive clinical trial services, epidemiology, and real-world evidence (RWE) solutions, with a specialized focus on infectious diseases and vaccine development, spanning all stages of development, pre- and post-marketing (https://p-95.com/). Our teams are structured into four specialized therapeutic programs—Viral, Bacterial, Global, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). With over 300 vaccine and infectious disease projects in recent years, including 75% in vaccines alone, each program is staffed with experts who bring unparalleled knowledge and experience in their respective areas. Backed by 300 staff globally, our multidisciplinary approach ensures that we deliver the highest level of expertise and tailored solutions for every project. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | At minimum MD and/or PhD in Epidemiology (or equivalent experience), able to work independently (all P95 employees work remotely), have a flexible approach to work, well organized, attention to detail, focused on delivering high-quality results on time, good communication skills, sensitive to cross-cultural differences. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | MSc Control of Infectious Diseases;MSc Epidemiology;MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development;MSc Medical Microbiology;MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health;Medical Doctors;Doctoral Students (PhD, DrPH);MSc Health Data Science;MSc Medical Statistics;Other clinical/health professionals; |
| Typical job roles: | Epidemiologist, Statistician, Data Manager, Scientific/Medical Writer, Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Trial Manager |
| Currently recruiting? | Talentpooling |
| Roles typically located in: | Only in those countries where P95 has a legal entity |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | |
| Further information: | maribel.casas@p-95.com |
| About Portland | Portland is a global advisory firm, helping companies, foundations, governments and organisations communicate effectively, grow and succeed. We advise clients navigating business and reputational challenges, including regulatory change, political transition, and legal disputes and crises, ensuring they seize opportunities to engage in policy discussions and in the media when it matters most. Headquartered in London, with a network of team members in critical markets, our advisors are drawn from the worlds of politics, business, law and journalism. Our work is supported by specialist digital, research and creative teams, and backed by Omnicom’s global network and capabilities. Combining political nous and cultural savvy, Portland’s advisers build strategies and campaigns tailored to clients’ needs, delivering outcomes that make a difference. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | Global Health Policy Strategic Health Communications |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students |
| Typical job roles: | Executive, Senior Executive, Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Account Director, Senior Account Director, Director, Partner |
| Currently recruiting? | No |
| Roles typically located in: | London, although we have offices in Paris, Brussels, Doha and other locations worldwide |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | We can discuss options post Graduate Visa but we cannot promise this. |
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| About RSTMH | RSTMH is a membership society for tropical medicine and global health professionals around the world. Through our activities we help further our members careers and bring together their collective knowledge and our expertise to achieve change within the sector in policy, funding or research. Our organisation publishes two international peer-reviewed journals and delivers meetings and events around the world. We also provide grants annually to early career researchers and recognise success in the sector through a number of medals and awards. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | Dependent on role |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students; |
| Typical job roles: | We do not offer jobs in this field, we are a membership based organisation. We offer dedicated volunteer positions for Students. |
| Currently recruiting? | Recruiting volunteers |
| Roles typically located in: | Worldwide |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | No |
| Further information: | https://rstmh.org Nell.Dasso@RSTMH.org |
| About J-PAL Africa | J-PAL Africa, based at the University of Cape Town, leads J-PAL’s work in sub-Saharan Africa. J-PAL Africa conducts randomized evaluations, builds partnerships for evidence-informed policymaking, and helps partners scale up effective programs. Our research team evaluates the impact of social programs and policies in South Africa, covering a wide range of sectors including labor markets, urban services, and political participation. Our policy team works with organizations and governments across Africa to build, pilot, and scale cost-effective interventions, including the Teaching at the Right Level approach to primary education. Our training team builds researcher capacity to conduct randomized evaluations and policymaker capacity to use evidence from randomized evaluations effectively. |
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| Qualifications/experience required: | A Master's degree in economics, development, public health or political science. Our Associate level positions require no experience, Senior Associate requires 2 years and Manager requires 4 years. There are more senior positions but the ones listed are the most commonly advertised. |
| Student groups likely to be most interested: | Any LSHTM master's students;MSc Demography & Health;MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing;MSc Nutrition for Global Health;MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans and Animals;MSc Public Health;MSc Public Health for Development. |
| Typical job roles: | (Senior) Policy Associate, (Senior) Research Associate, (Senior) Education & Training Associate, Policy / Research / Education & Training Manager. Sometimes these positions span different portfolios, sometimes they focus on one sector specifically, for example Senior Policy Associate - Girls' Education or Policy Manager - Health. |
| Currently recruiting? | Yes We also offer internships each year that are flexible in start date and can be conducted remotely (apart from research internships which must be completed in person in Johannesburg). |
| Roles typically located in: | South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and potentially other countries in sub-Saharan Africa depending on project needs |
| Sponsor visas/organise work permits where applicable? | Yes, but usually only for manager level and above |
| Further information: | chofmeyr@povertyactionlab.org |
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