SOCIAL SCIENTIST - HEALTH SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
12 month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension
Full Time

The IDS seeks an experienced social scientist who combines an interest in research with a desire to contribute in a practical way to the development of health systems in low and middle-income countries. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in a relevant social science and several years of practical experience working in health-related development projects or programmes in low or middle income countries. Experience of consultancy would be an advantage. He/she should be enthusiastic about being part of a multi-disciplinary team in a job that involves working closely with consultants, officials of donor agencies, health managers and policy-makers and researchers. S/he should also be committed to developing their own area of research.

The successful candidate will join the Health and Social Change Team at the IDS. S/he will work part-time as a member of a team of core experts in the DFID Health System Resource Centre. Team members are responsible for different areas of expertise. Their tasks include organising and providing quality assurance for short-term consultancies, preparing policy briefing documents, undertaking consultancy assignments, assisting with the development of the knowledge programme and providing technical inputs to the on-line health systems resource guide. Alongside this, they will spend a portion of time on the development and implementation of funded research activities at the IDS as part of the health and social change team.

The post requires a high degree of self-motivation, proven capacity to manage a diverse portfolio of activities and work with different stakeholders. It also requires a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice. A track record in planning and carrying out research would be an asset, preferably in the area of health and development.

This appointment is for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, subject o funding availability.

Salary: £34, 000 per annum
Closing Date: 29 April 2004 (midday)
Interview Date: 27 May 2004

OFFICIAL APPLICATIONS FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted

For further information and to download an application form
please log on to http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/recruit/index.html [2]

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[email protected] [3]
or call our confidential answerphone
01273-678682 [Int +44 1273
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Human Resources
Institute of Development Studies
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RE

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, race, religion or religious beliefs, disability, HIV/AIDS, sexual orientation and age.