Job Opportunities in United Kingdom
October 14, 2024
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Liverpool
OTHER & FULL TIME
PDRA or Lecturer in Health Systems
Reference:
SEP20240489
Expiry date:
12:30, Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
£39,105.00 - £58,596.00 Per Annum
Benefits:
30 days holiday + Christmas closure
Duration:
Fixed term, 2 year contract
PDRA: £38,205 - £44,263
Lecturer: £45,585 - £57,696
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in global health Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.
The Institute of Resilient Health Systems (IRHS) is a research partnership between four equal founding partners: the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in the United Kingdom, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Kenya, the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Programme in Malawi, and the Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research (Ce SHHAR) in Zimbabwe. The Institute’s vision is resilient health systems worldwide.
We are seeking a Lecturer or PDRA who will support the IRHS in acquiring and delivering innovative research on health system resilience pre-, during and post-shocks (climate change-related natural disasters, epidemics, and other shocks). Candidates should have demonstratable expertise in health systems research. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, candidates with expertise in strengthening health information systems, health financing, evidence synthesis, evaluation of complex interventions and experience in multi-sectoral collaboration. This is a 2-year strategic faculty position across two departments: the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Department of International Public Health.
The post holder is to be based in Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe or the UK, starting as soon as possible.
Key responsibilities include:
Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
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.
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies
Lecturer: £45,585 - £57,696
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in global health Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.
The Institute of Resilient Health Systems (IRHS) is a research partnership between four equal founding partners: the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in the United Kingdom, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Kenya, the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Programme in Malawi, and the Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research (Ce SHHAR) in Zimbabwe. The Institute’s vision is resilient health systems worldwide.
We are seeking a Lecturer or PDRA who will support the IRHS in acquiring and delivering innovative research on health system resilience pre-, during and post-shocks (climate change-related natural disasters, epidemics, and other shocks). Candidates should have demonstratable expertise in health systems research. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, candidates with expertise in strengthening health information systems, health financing, evidence synthesis, evaluation of complex interventions and experience in multi-sectoral collaboration. This is a 2-year strategic faculty position across two departments: the Department of Clinical Sciences and the Department of International Public Health.
The post holder is to be based in Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe or the UK, starting as soon as possible.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the IRHS team to shape and advance the Institute’s research agenda on health system resilience.
- Develop and co-develop grant proposals, study protocols, and data collection tools, ensuring ethical compliance.
- Provide technical input to partners in low- and middle-income countries for data collection, analysis, report writing, and quality assurance.
- Lead the publication and dissemination of research findings in academic journals and through strategic communication efforts.
- Contribute to research planning, teaching, and the development of personal research interests within the LSTM framework.
- Ph D in health or health-related social science discipline including a research skills component.
- Good understanding of health issues, services and health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
- Experience designing research, applying for ethical approval, carrying out data collection field work and analysis of data sets - in low and middle-income countries.
- Track record of academic publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience contributing to research grant writing and teaching.
- Experience conducting robust literature reviews.
Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
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.
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies
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