Senior scientists in the areas of malaria and industry/regulatory affairs (preferably having worked or coming from such sector) are invited to apply for membership of the Partnership Board of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Two new members are needed to replace those who have completed their tenure. Applications are invited from senior scientists in the areas.
Specific roles
* Preparing medium and long-term plans bearing in mind the ultimate goals of the EDCTP programme and the ever changing landscape of poverty-related diseases
* Working closely with the Developing Countries Coordinating Committee (DCCC) in identifying scientific strategic needs and priorities for new or improved clinical interventions, training and capacity development
* Preparing calls for project proposals
* Monitoring and evaluation of the EDCTP programme and strategy.
Deadline for application
The deadline for application is 15 October 2010.
Position starting date
The position starting date is 1 January 2011. Members shall be appointed for an initial term of up to two years, followed by conditional renewable terms of one year each for a maximum period of five years.
More details on the position and how to apply
For more details please consult the full vacancy text on the EDCTP website through the following link: http://www.edctp.org/Partnership_Board_members_of_EDC.486.0.html
About EDCTP
The mission of EDCTP is to accelerate the development of new or improved tools to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa and to generally improve the quality of health research.
About the Partnership Board
The Partnership Board (PB) comprises members from both north and south, and is responsible for developing research strategy and overseeing scientific integrity of the EDCTP programme. The board is responsible for advising the General Assembly on all technical and scientific matters relating to the programme.
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