Jb Title: Department: Lcatin: FTE: Accuntable t: HIV Theme Leader & Head f Prgramme, HIV Interventin MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Uganda 1.0 FTE, fixed-term fr 5 years Unit Directr f MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Prfessr Pntian Kaleebu GENERAL INFORMATION The Lndn Schl f Hygiene & Trpical Medicine The Lndn Schl f Hygiene & Trpical Medicine is a wrld-leading centre fr research and pstgraduate educatin in public and glbal health. Our missin is t imprve health and health equity in the UK and wrldwide; wrking in partnership t achieve excellence in public and glbal health research, educatin and translatin f knwledge int plicy and practice. Funded in 1899, the Schl has expanded in recent years at its tw main sites n Keppel Street and Tavistck Place. Our staff, students and alumni wrk in mre than 150 cuntries in gvernment, academia, internatinal agencies and health services. Research incme has grwn t mre than 110 millin per year frm natinal and internatinal funding surces including UK gvernment and research cuncils, the Eurpean Unin, the Wellcme Trust, Gates Fundatin and ther philanthrpic surces. The Schl s multidisciplinary expertise includes clinicians, epidemilgists, statisticians, scial scientists, mlecular bilgists and immunlgists, and we wrk with partners wrldwide t supprt the develpment f teaching and research capacity. Our educatin prvisin has expanded t mre than 1,000 Lndn-based Master's and Research students, 3,000 studying pstgraduate curses by distance learning, and 1,000 each year n shrt curses and cntinuus prfessinal develpment. Our free nline curses (MOOCs) are studied by mre than 30,000 participants glbally. The Schl perfrms well in varius glbal university league tables. In the US News Best Glbal Universities Ranking 2017, we are ranked sixth in the wrld (tgether with Oxfrd University) in the fields f scial sciences and public health. In the 2016 CWTS Leiden Ranking, the Schl was ranked fifth in the wrld fr research impact acrss all disciplines, based n the share f institutins utputs within the tp 1% f papers by citatin in all areas f science and independent f size f utput. The Schl was named University f the Year 2016 by Times Higher Educatin, in recgnitin f ur respnse t the Ebla epidemic. The Schl is a member f the M8 Alliance f Academic Health Centres, Universities and Natinal Academies, the Assciatin f Schls f Public Health in the Eurpean Regin, and the Cnsrtium f Universities fr Glbal Health. UNIT INFORMATION Established in 1989, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit is an internatinally recgnized interdisciplinary centre f excellence fr research n HIV infectin and pririty diseases. It prvides critical knwledge n the evlving HIV epidemic and n the evaluatin f innvative health care ptins, treatment and preventin, and has shaped health plicy and practice nt nly in Uganda but in Africa and wrldwide. Page 1 f 7
Thrugh a multidisciplinary apprach, intersecting basic science, epidemilgical research, scial-behaviural research and the cnduct f new interventin evaluatin studies (vaccines, micrbicides and therapies), the Unit has prvided evidence n the changing nature f the HIV epidemic, including the pathgenesis f the virus, disease mechanisms, transmissin dynamics, preventin practice and the ptimisatin f care which has had real impact n practice and plicy in Uganda and beynd. In 2014, the Unit engaged in a high level strategic review f future health pririties f the East Africa regin. As a cnsequence, the Unit was strngly supprted during its recent review t evlve its research activities within three key pririty thematic areas HIV; Endemic, Neglected, Emerging and Re-emerging Infectins (ENERI); and Nn-Cmmunicable Disease (NCD). The new prvisin f 5 year supprt cmmenced April 2017 and tw f the theme leaders are in place. The Directr is nw seeking t recruit an exceptinal, internatinally respected scientist wh will prvide the strategic visin t lead the HIV theme and within this develp a significant prgramme f research in the field f HIV interventin. This is a full time pprtunity, althugh the pssibility f a jint appintment with a University r research institutin will als be cnsidered prvided wrk at the Unit accunts fr at least 0.7 FTE. HIV THEME The main Unit campus is situated in Entebbe at the Uganda Virus Research Institute and has dedicated field statins and links t key hspitals in different rural/urban settings. It supprts imprtant cmmunity chrts and has excellent clinical and labratry facilities, plus a newly established biinfrmatics center. MRC cre funding fr the Unit was renewed cmmencing April 2017 and the Unit attracts substantial additinal supprt frm internatinal funding agencies. It has an established staff cmplement f ver 200 scientists, clinicians and senir administrative staff frm many parts f the wrld, and ver 180 supprt staff. It als hsts many visiting researchers and students. The Unit has an internatinal track recrd f research n HIV. It has led and cntributed t majr internatinal multi centre trials evaluating nvel preventin and treatment ptins and cnducts scial behaviural and basic science studies. It attracts supprt frm a variety f internatinal funders including EDCTP, Wellcme, DFID and IAVI. The prgrammes within the HIV theme will undertake research t better understand and thereby effectively respnd t the changing nature f the HIV epidemic in Uganda and the regin and that are mst likely t have direct impact n practice and plicy change. Existing prgrammes within the HIV theme include basic virlgical, immunlgical and epidemilgical research as well as a strng crss cutting scial science prgramme.the theme leader will be anticipated t lead preventin and/r care prgramme f interventin r health systems research t cmplement these activities. Page 2 f 7
The prtfli f duties utlined belw will vary in accrdance with the detailed expectatins f the rle, which may be varied frm time t time, and as agreed at yur annual Perfrmance and Develpment Review (PDR). JOB DESCRIPTION Main Activities and Respnsibilities The Unit Directr is seeking t recruit an utstanding individual t lead the HIV theme within the Unit. The individual will be expected t prvide visinary leadership t the theme as well as leading their wn excellent, distinctive prgramme f interventinal r systems research, cmplementing the basic, epidemilgical and scial science strengths f the Unit. The theme leader will be expected t wrk cllabratively with ther theme and prgramme leaders t develp and sustain a creative synergy s as t tackle health pririties f the regin. The Theme Leader will cntribute substantially t the Unit s research endeavur, encurage the develpment f mre junir clleagues and will be expected t supprt scientists cnducting research in a brad range f ther areas cmpatible with the missin f the Unit. Key Respnsibilities STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF THE HIV THEMATIC AREA 1. Lead a distinctive interventinal r systems research prgramme within the HIV theme 2. Fster chesin and synergies between research activities within the HIV theme and acrss ther themes 3. Maximise the use f Unit resurces and infrastructure t prmte pprtunities fr cllabrative research within and beynd the Unit 4. Attract external grant funding 5. Cmmunicate and disseminate the Unit strategy, research and utcmes acrss a brad spectrum f audiences bth natinally and internatinally 6. Be an active member f the Unit s Senir Management Cmmittee, cntributing t the verall strategic decisin making prcesses 7. Prvide senir representatin f the Unit at stakehlder meetings. KNOWLEDGE GENERATION 8. T deliver high quality research & schlarship in yur field f study, individually and in cllabratin with thers, by maintaining a substantial prgramme f research supprted by gd 1 research funders, publishing peer-reviewed utputs, undertaking, and supprting clleagues in, generating and securing (where relevant) intellectual prperty; 9. T versee and participate in research degree supervisin and examinatin; 10. T demnstrate research leadership and prmte and ensure cmpliance f self and thers with gd practice in relatin t the cnduct f research, the ethics plicy, and ther relevant Schl plicies; 11. T lead n, mnitr and advance, the develpment f early-career researchers; 12. Prvide leadership and mentrship t encurage the career develpment f staff within the theme and Unit 1 Gd research funders are: Research Cuncils; Gvernment Departments; NIHR; Natinal and verseas charities recgnised by HEFCE fr QR; Overseas research cuncils r equivalent including NIH; EU; ther agencies (eg NGOs, cmmercial cmpanies) supprting cmmissined research that is cnsistent with Schl's missin and meets Schl's cst recvery targets. Page 3 f 7
EDUCATION 1. T deliver high quality educatin and assessment in relatin t yur specific subject and within the brader area cvered by yur department and disciplinary field; 2. T cntribute t the imprvement f the quality f the Schl s educatin, by participating in the review and develpment f new and updated learning and teaching materials r appraches, and/r imprving assessment practices, and/r imprving aspects f the student experience; 3. T demnstrate educatinal leadership and management by supprting the Head f Department and Dean f Faculty in academic management activities and cllabrating with prfessinal services staff bth centrally and in the Faculty ffice in supprting imprvements t administrative prcesses; INTERNAL CONTRIBUTION 1. T demnstrate gd internal citizenship by undertaking PDRs and prmting staff develpment, and by leading n the recruitment, mentring and supprt f clleagues as apprpriate; 2. T take n senir leadership and managerial respnsibilities in a Unit, Faculty, Department r Centre and Schl cmmittee rles as appinted, and by supprting activities that ensure a vibrant, supprtive and prductive academic envirnment; EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTION 1. T demnstrate gd external citizenship by initiating and building the Schl s links with apprpriate external and internatinal rganisatins, supprting Schl fund-raising and develpment activities and maintaining a strng natinal and internatinal prfile; 2. T prmte knwledge translatin and enterprise by expliting academic knwledge beynd academia; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING 1. T keep up-t-date with the latest research/thinking in yur academic field and with changes t pedaggic practice within the Schl and mre generally; 2. T undertake and successfully cmplete the mandatry training required by the Schl apprpriate t the rle; GENERAL All academic staff are free within the law t questin and test received wisdm, and put frward new ideas and cntrversial r unppular pinins, t enable the Schl t engage in research and prmte learning t the highest pssible standards. All staff at LSHTM are als expected t: 1. Act at all times in the Schl s best interests; 2. Treat Schl staff, students and visitrs with curtesy and respect at all times; 3. Cmply fully with Schl plicies, prcedures and administrative prcesses relevant t the rle including when acting as Principal Investigatr, accepting academic, managerial, financing and ethical respnsibility fr a prject; 4. Uphld and supprt the Schl s values (as set ut in the Schl Strategy dcument); 5. Act as ambassadrs fr the Schl when hsting visitrs r attending external events; Page 4 f 7
The abve list f duties is nt exclusive r exhaustive and the rle hlder will be required t undertake such tasks as may reasnably be expected within the scpe and grading f the rle. Rle descriptins shuld be regularly reviewed t ensure they are an accurate representatin f the rle. [JAN 2017] Page 5 f 7
PERSON SPECIFICATION This frm lists the essential and desirable requirements needed by the pst hlder t be able t perfrm the jb effectively. Applicants will be shrtlisted slely n the extent t which they meet these requirements. Yu will be an exceptinal, internatinally respected scientist in the HIV field with an excellent track recrd in the delivery f interventin; implementatin; r health systems research, ideally within a develping cuntry. This will be evidenced thrugh an excellent research publicatin track recrd in internatinal respected jurnals and influence f health practice and plicy. Yu will be able t demnstrate that yu have led and secured significant internatinal research grant funding. Yu will be medically qualified with an MBChB/MBBS/MD and PhD r equivalent; Clinical speciality i.e. MMED r MRCP will be an added advantage. Research experience within the HIV (r clsely related) field required. Yu will be respnsible fr the management and planning f the HIV theme. As an inspiratinal leader yu will have the ability t engage yur team with a clear visin fr delivering the Unit and Theme strategy and be cmmitted t fstering the develpment f yur staff at all levels. Yu will have a histry f attracting significant research funding. Yu will be expected t supprt the Unit Directr in planning and implementing the research strategy fr the Unit and, in assciatin with ther research leaders, ensuring effective leadership and management f the Unit. Yu shuld have experience f develping and implementing an innvative prgramme f research, and will need t be a highly credible research leader. Direct reprts and teams will lk fr inspiratinal leadership, s candidates shuld evidence staff develpment, creativity and autnmy. Yu will pssess a brad research prtfli evidencing: Prven senir leadership and management skills at a similar level A capability t represent the Unit at a senir level and supprt the Directr s visin t external internatinal research cllabratrs Prven ability t secure internatinally cmpetitive research funding Excellent inter-persnal and influencing skills, with an ability t nurture chesive internal and external partnerships and cllabratins acrss different sites and departments Leadership and demnstrable success in training and supervising research and ther staff Ability t deliver a research prgramme n time and within budget Plitical sensitivity and cultural awareness, with understanding f the particular challenges f cnducting research within develping cuntry settings. Yu will be based at the research facility in Entebbe, but will als spend time at the field statins. Yu will reprt t the Unit Directr and will wrk jintly with ther members f the Unit in the develpment and delivery f the HIV theme. As well as the unique persnal and prfessinal pprtunities this rle presents, yu will receive a package f verseas allwances. Page 6 f 7
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT The pst is funded fr 5 years. The salary fr the pst is in the range frm 72,207-101,192 per annum (inclusive f Lndn Weighting). The pst will be subject t the LSHTM terms and cnditins f service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 wrking days per year, pr rata fr part time staff. In additin t this there are discretinary Directr s Days. Membership f the Pensin Scheme is available. Applicatins shuld be made n-line via ur website at http://jbs.lshtm.ac.uk. Applicatins shuld cnsist f an up t date CV, supprting statement and publicatin list. Applicatins shuld als include the names and email cntacts f 2 referees wh can be cntacted immediately if shrtlisted. Online applicatins will be accepted by the autmated system until 10pm n the clsing date. Any queries regarding the applicatin prcess may be addressed t jbs@lshtm.ac.uk If yu wuld like t discuss this pprtunity directly with the Unit Directr, Prfessr Pntian Kaleebu, please email Pntian.kaleebu@mrcuganda.rg Please qute reference REF MRC-MRC-2018-01 The supprting statement sectin shuld set ut hw yur qualificatins, experience and training meet each f the selectin criteria. Please prvide ne r mre paragraphs addressing each criterin. The supprting statement is an essential part f the selectin prcess and thus a failure t prvide this infrmatin will mean that the applicatin will nt be cnsidered. An answer t any f the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will nt be cnsidered acceptable. Please nte that if yu are shrtlisted and are unable t attend n the interview date it may nt be pssible t ffer yu an alternative date. Shrtlisting: w/c 9 April 2018 Interviews (at the Unit): mid late May 2018 Candidates will be given at least 3 weeks ntice f interview, due t the requirement t travel. Date cmpiled: February 2018 Page 7 f 7