http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx Latest job vacancies at LSHTM http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EHG67 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EHG67 Category: Professional Support | Department: Department of Disease Control | Closing Date: 21 Jun 2013 | The Environmental Health Group (EHG) is concerned with environmental health in developing countries, focusing on the basic problems of water supply, sanitation and the faecal-oral disease cycle. The EHG seeks a dynamic Research Uptake Officer for the SHARE research consortium programme. SHARE aims to generate knowledge to improve systems for sanitation and hygiene delivery. SHARE will directly contribute to accelerated and equitable progress on the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target for sanitation. The post holder will have a strong understanding of international development, global health issues and the sanitation and hygiene sector(s). He/she will have a track record of engaging and influencing key sector stakeholders and producing compelling communications for a range of audiences – especially policy-makers and practitioners. The post-holder will report to the Policy and Communications Manager but will work closely with other members of the EHG as well as staff from across the four other SHARE partners.   The post is a full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment, 35 hours per week and is eligible for 30 days annual leave plus 6 Dean’s days specified by LSHTM. The initial period of appointment is until 19th January 2015. The position will then be renewed subject to a performance review and the availability of funding. The post is offered at PS Grade 5 £31,376 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.   Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.   Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk, quoting reference EHG67.   The closing date for applications is 10pm on Friday 14th June 2013. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date. If you wish to discuss the position please contact Eileen Chappell on 020 7927 2303.   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.  Professional Support Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=RS03 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=RS03 Category: Academic | Department: Faculty of Public Health & Policy | Closing Date: 03 Jul 2013 | Reader/Professor in Economics of Public Health The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is seeking to appoint a senior position in the Economics of Public Health.  This post is a collaborative venture with Public Health England (PHE) who are providing the funding, and the post-holder will have an honorary contract with PHE.  The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with both institutions.  The post will be located in the Department of Social and Environmental Health Research of the Faculty of Public Health and Policy, but will be expected to draw on relevant expertise and develop close working relationships, as appropriate, within other Departments and Faculties of the School.  The applicant is also expected to spend approximately half of their time at PHE Colindale to draw on expertise and facilitate joint working with colleagues based there. Applicants will join a flourishing team of health economists and staff from complementary disciplines in the Faculty of Public Health and Policy, and should bring an international reputation in relevant areas of economics.  Successful candidates will have interests in economic evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis, especially as applied to aspects related to public health, such as communicable disease and environmental health, and evaluating complex public health interventions which cross multiple sectors.  Within environmental health, specific areas might include, but are not limited to, housing, flood risks, cold weather responses, extreme weather events, chemical and radiation hazard responses, and adaptation to climate change. The successful candidate will be keen to maximise the advantages of bringing together the strengths of PHE and LSHTM, to create a world class programme of work in this area. As part of this appointment, two PHE-funded PhD studentships are offered, with topics and students to be determined by the applicant and to be jointly supervised by the applicant and a member of PHE staff, as well as an additional part-time Senior Lecturer currently working within the Department. Conditions of appointment This is a full time appointment without duration. Relocation expenses will be payable in accordance with School policy. Applications Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk and the reference for this post is RS03.  Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to ceylan.beydilli@lshtm.ac.uk.  Please quote reference RS03.  Closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 3 July 2013.   Academic Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=MCC13 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=MCC13 Category: Professional Support | Department: Department of Immunology and Infection | Closing Date: 20 Jun 2013 | We are seeking to appoint a Malaria Centre Coordinator. The Malaria Centre at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine houses the largest number of malaria researchers, students and support staff in Europe. The Centre is unique in its size and breadth and draws together the diverse research and teaching activities carried out at the School as well as developing tools, techniques and knowledge about malaria, a strong emphasis is placed on translating research outcomes into practice. Centre members also play an instrumental role in the world-class teaching and training of malaria students and professionals across the world. The Centre has a range of facilities that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and research of malaria. The Coordinator will bring the members together through regular seminars and events and will provide support to research projects in malaria endemic countries. The successful applicant will coordinate the Malaria Centre’s day-to-day activities, often working independently and requiring use of strong initiative to drive activities forward in the absence of the Malaria Centre Director/Deputy Director. Organising and promoting regular meetings and seminars held by the Malaria Centre including annual retreats to which overseas partners are usually invited. Applicants should have experience in budgets, monitoring expenditure & income, and providing quarterly financial statements: Liaising with the Director of the Malaria Centre and Faculty Administrators in respect of monitoring grant submissions and awards to ensure that the Malaria Centre levy is applied for and/or collected. A background in communications would be advantageous as the successful applicant will be working with LSHTM External Relations Department to develop and implement a communications and advocacy strategy for the Malaria Centre and producing educational and other materials as necessary for dissemination to various target audiences. The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust for a period of 1 year and is available as soon as possible. Full time equivalent Salary is £31,756 pro-rata for 0.4 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting). Applications should be made online via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.  The closing date is 20th June 2013 and the reference for this post is MCC13.  Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until midnight of the closing date.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.   Professional Support Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSL44 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSL44 Category: Professional Support | Department: Library | Closing Date: 20 Jun 2013 | The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, an internationally renowned centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative individual to the post of Assistant Librarian (Serials). The successful candidate will play a key role in the management and ongoing provision of journals and other serials to the School’s staff and students, many of whom work and study outside the UK, and to visitors. The post holder will work closely with the Reader Services Librarian on the development and implementation of new serials services and will provide day to day supervision of and support to the serials team.   Applicants should have previous experience of serials work and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high level of IT literacy. The ability to demonstrate initiative and work as part of a small team is essential.   Salary will be on the Professional Support Grade 5 scale in the range £31,376 - £36,018.   Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk and the reference for this post is CSL44. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to Oliver.Daly@lshtm.ac.uk. Please quote reference CSL44. Closing date for the receipt of applications is 10pm on Thursday 20th June 2013. Professional Support Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSL43 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSL43 Category: Professional Support | Department: Library | Closing Date: 01 Jul 2013 | The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, an internationally renowned centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative individual to the post of Data Repository Software Developer. The post to work in the Research Data Management Support Service, a new initiative within the Library & Archives Service, which has been set up to help researchers to manage and share their research data. The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing an institutional Research Data repository that can be used to catalogue, manage and share research data produced by LSHTM. The post holder will also be expected to provide support for researchers using the system, helping them to record information about their research dataset as metadata, and deposit it within the repository for long-term retention.   To apply you should have a recognised qualification in a relevant degree (computing science or one with a significant IT component) or have significant experience of software development. You must be thorough and methodical, able to work independently to tight deadlines, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   Salary will be on the Professional Support Grade 5 scale in the range £31,376 – £36,018 inclusive per annum, plus generous holiday allowance. This is a fixed term post up to June 2015.   Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to Oliver.Daly@lshtm.ac.uk Please quote reference CSL43. Closing date for receipt of applications is 10pm on Monday 1st July 2013.. Professional Support Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DL42 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=DL42 Category: Professional Support | Department: Division of Education | Closing Date: 23 Jun 2013 | A Student Support Administrator is required within the School’s Distance Learning Office. Applicants must have a minimum of one year’s proven administrative experience in a student support environment, organising a busy workload, assessing priorities and working closely within a team. The post involves acting as a first point of contact for queries from registered students throughout the world, maintenance of student records, administration of coursework and examinations, committee servicing, and working with information of a confidential nature. The post involves dealing with significant amounts of e-mail correspondence and therefore a high standard of written and spoken English skills, and familiarity with using e-mail, is essential. Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.  The closing date is Sunday 23 June 2013 and the reference for this post is DL42.   Application should include the names of two referees, who may be approached immediately if you are shortlisted. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to ceylan.beydilli@lshtm.ac.uk.  Please quote reference DL42.   Professional Support Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SS03 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SS03 Category: Academic | Department: Department of Health Services Research and Policy | Closing Date: 02 Jul 2013 | Improving dementia care is one of the top priorities for the NHS, local authorities and the government. A key concern is the appropriateness of prescribing anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia and consequent management of behavioural and psychological difficulties.  Current health policy is that anti-psychotic prescriptions for people with dementia must be reviewed and where appropriate withdrawn.  However there has not yet been an evaluation of the effect of withdrawing anti-psychotic drugs on the quality of life of people with dementia and their carers.  We are seeking an enthusiastic quantitative researcher to join a new research team (of four people), funded by the government (DH Policy Research Programme), focused on establishing high quality health services research on dementia care. Developing this area of research is one of our new priorities in the Department of Health Services Research & Policy at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. We are excited to be undertaking this in collaboration with the leading patient organization for dementia in the UK, the Alzheimer’s Society. The post-holder will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing an evaluation of the withdrawal of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia, including recruiting and liaising with sites and GPs; helping train interviewers to administer questionnaires to patients and their lay carers, helping train patient advocates; maintaining commitment of care home staff; analyzing and writing up and presenting the results. .  The post is for 25 months (commencing by 1 November 2013) and will be based in the Department of Health Services Research & Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Salary will be in the lecturer range £42,043 - £47,322 per annum, inclusive.  Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk and the reference for this post is SS03.  Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.  Please quote reference SS03.  Closing date for the receipt of applications is 2nd July 2013 and interviews will be held on 23rd July 2013   Academic Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=TEG-AA http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=TEG-AA Category: Professional Support | Department: Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health | Closing Date: 26 Jun 2013 | We have a vacancy for an Administrator to work in the Department’s Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG), a large international group of statisticians and epidemiologists working on a number of population-based studies and randomised trials in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and other infectious diseases. The post holder will provide financial, logistical and administrative support to the Group’s researchers and their projects. He/she will be based in London. Applicants should have experience of providing administrative, financial and logistical support to people in a busy office environment. The ability to work both independently and as a member of a team is essential. Applicants should be effective communicators and have strong interpersonal skills together with a high level of personal motivation and flexibility. Experience of administering large projects with multiple partners would be a distinct advantage. The appointment will initially be for 1 year and will be made on the School’s Professional Support Grade 4 scale (£26,873 to £30,569) inclusive depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full time position but requests to work part time would be considered. Applications should be made on-line and the reference for this post is TEG-AA.  Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Interested applicants are invited to contact Eleanor Estchild (eleanor.estchild@lshtm.ac.uk) or Dani Phillips (dani.phillips@lshtm.ac.uk) for further information.  The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.   Professional Support Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PSO13 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PSO13 Category: Professional Support | Department: Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases | Closing Date: 10 Jul 2013 | Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE We are seeking to appoint a Principal Scientific Officer in the Teaching and Diagnostic Unit within the Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.  The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of practical Microbiology teaching within the Faculty. They will act as principal demonstrator and, when required, give lectures on aspects of laboratory microbiology and subjects of specialist skills. They will be responsible for the provision and supervision of microbiology practical examinations and in-course assessments and assist in the development of appropriate MSc modules and short courses in the Faculty. The post holder will be able to advise Faculty staff and students on microbiological issues and will have responsibility for the day to day management of the Scientific Officer. The successful applicant will hold registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and have an MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. S/he will have significant post-registration experience in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory including management, training and safety aspects and experience of delivering practical classes in medical microbiology. Expertise in diagnostic bacteriology is essential. Applicants should also have excellent communication and organisational skills.  Experience of teaching at Masters level would be an advantage The post is permanent and is available immediately. Salary is on the Professional Support Pathway Grade 7 scale from £42,043 to £48,129 (inclusive of London Weighting). Applications should be made online via our website at jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.  The closing date is 10 July 2013 at 10:00pm and the reference for this post is PSO13.  Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until midnight of the closing date.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria.  Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.  The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable. 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.  Professional Support Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT47 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT47 Category: Professional Support | Department: IT Services | Closing Date: 18 Jul 2013 | Required to join a new IT Team at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, whose mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and across the world. As a leader in public health research and post-graduate education, the School has staff working in over 180 different countries. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have recently reorganised their provision of IT services to create a consolidated IT department. The intention is to create a service that enables IT to be a fully supportive and active participant in the development of the School. As part of this change the school requires an additional project manager.   Whilst this role may be requested to manage any type of project within the organisation, the primary focus will be on financial accounting, HR and student record systems. The applicant should have project or technical exposure to at least one, and preferably two, of these business systems.   Experience with Agresso, SITS or Northgate HR systems will be viewed favourably, although not essential. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a Prince2-based project environment, and will be expected to champion good-practice across our organisation.   The post is available immediately.   Applications should be made online via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is IT47. This post will close at 10pm on the Thursday 18th July 2013.   Applications should also include a covering letter and the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.   Professional Support Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT48 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT48 Category: Professional Support | Department: IT Services | Closing Date: 18 Jul 2013 | Required to join a new IT Team at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, whose mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and across the world. As a leader in public health research and post-graduate education, the School has staff working in over 180 different countries.   The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have recently re-organised their provision of IT services to create a consolidated IT department. The intention is to create a service that enables IT to be a fully supportive and active participant in the development of the School. As part of this change the school requires an additional project manager.   Whilst this role is focused primarily on offering administrative support to the department’s staff, the applicant will be expected to liaise with colleagues within the department to ensure that its communications via the web and in print are clear, concise and consistent.   Experience of using Agresso’s finance system, or similar finance system, will be viewed favorably, although not essential. Assisting the IT Director with the preparation and monitoring of budgets is a key part of the role and experience of working with budgets is essential.   Applications should be made online via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is IT48. This post will close at 10pm on the Thursday 18th July 2013. Applications should also include a covering letter and the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.   Professional Support Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT49 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT49 Category: Professional Support | Department: IT Services | Closing Date: 18 Jul 2013 | Required to join a new IT Team at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, whose mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and across the world. As a leader in public health research and post-graduate education, the School has staff working in over 180 different countries.   The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have recently reorganised their provision of IT services to create a consolidated IT department. The intention is to create a service that enables IT to be a fully supportive and active participant in the development of the School. As part of this change the school requires an Analyst Programmer.   The primary focus of this role will be to support and develop the School’s SITS student records system. The applicant should have good experience in supporting SITS on a day to day basis as well as being able to develop its core functionality and produce bespoke reports.   The applicant will also be required to provide basic cover for the School’s Agresso finance system from time to time. Experience with Agresso will be viewed favourably, although not essential. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a Prince2-based project environment, and will be expected to champion good-practice across our organisation.   The post is available immediately.   Applications should be made online via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is IT49. This post will close at 10pm on the Thursday 18th July 2013.   Applications should also include a covering letter and the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.   Professional Support Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT50 http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IT50 Category: Professional Support | Department: IT Services | Closing Date: 18 Jul 2013 | Required to join a new IT Team at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, whose mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and across the world. As a leader in public health research and post-graduate education, the School has staff working in over 180 different countries. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have recently reorganised their provision of IT services to create a consolidated IT department. The intention is to create a service that enables IT to be a fully supportive and active participant in the development of the School. As part of this change the school requires an Analyst Programmer.   The primary focus of this role will be to support and develop the School’s Agresso finance system. The applicant should have good experience in supporting Agresso on a day to day basis as well as being able to develop its core functionality and produce bespoke reports.   The applicant will also be required to provide basic cover for the School’s SITS student records system from time to time. Experience with SITS will be viewed favourably, although not essential. The successful candidate will have experience in working in a Prince2-based project environment, and will be expected to champion good-practice across our organisation.   The post is available immediately.   Applications should be made online via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is IT50. This post will close at 10pm on the Thursday 18th July 2013.   Applications should also include a covering letter and the names and email contacts of two referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.   Professional Support Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT